Learn about hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn and ABO incompatibility and how it can affect your fetus and/or newborn, as well as how it is treated.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS) is a disease that mainly affects the kidneys and blood cells. Learn about what STEC HUS is, how it affects your child and what to expect during treatment.
Learn about what blood does for the body, the different components of blood and what different blood types mean.
Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.
Find information about plasma protein products made from donated blood. Learn about the different products and their uses.
Your child's doctor has prescribed a blood product called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for your child. This page explains what IVIG does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they are given IVIG.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.
Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic condition. In most cases it is inherited from a parent. Learn how HS is inherited and what happens in a de novo mutation.
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 plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fludarabine. This information sheet explains what fludarabine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
Learn about hereditary spherocytosis, how it is diagnosed, treated, and what the potential complications are for people living with the condition.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.
Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
