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      HIV and pregnancy

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      If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.

      Pregnancy and infant loss

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      Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.

      Birth control and pregnancy

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      Pregnancy and teens

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      If you are sexually active, there is a risk that you could get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. This page provides answers to some common questions you may have about pregnancy.

      Nutrition

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      Learn what nutrition is optimal for your child from the time they are born to the time they are a teen. Learn about the different food groups and find information about the different nutrients that food contains.

      Scoliosis: What to expect in adulthood

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      Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.

      Nutrition before and during pregnancy

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      ​Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

      Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD)

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      Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.

      Hepatitis C

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      World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

      Becoming a parent after a transplant

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      HIV and your child

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      Learn how children get HIV, how it affects their bodies, and what you need to do as a parent to keep your child as healthy as possible.

      Regular check-ups when taking immunosuppressants

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      Hepatitis B

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      Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.

      Infections and the premature baby

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      A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.

      Genetic counselling

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      Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.

      HIV and your baby

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      Learn how to lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby and how the doctor can tell if your baby has HIV once they are born.

      Types of heart conditions

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      Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

      Ganciclovir (Intravenous)

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called ganciclovir. This information sheet explains what ganciclovir does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Heart conditions: Overview

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      Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

      Cotrimoxazole

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      Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

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      Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.

      Cleft lip and cleft palate in babies

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      Learn about cleft lip and cleft palate and its impact on a baby's feeding, hearing, teeth and speech.

      Zinc

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      Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

      Chronic lung disease of prematurity

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      Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

      Contraception (birth control)

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      Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

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