Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Find information to help you support your child with intestinal failure from birth to 11 years of age as they transition through developmental ages and stages.
When your child comes to the hospital for surgery, you will meet many different members of the health-care team. Learn about the role each of these people play in your child’s care.
Read about your newborn baby's first movements and reflexes after birth. The grasping reflex, crawling reflex and startle reflex are discussed.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
An elbow flexion contracture can happen as a result of a brachial plexus injury at birth. Find out what causes this contracture and what the different treatment options are.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.
Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.
Your child’s gender identity is something that they come to understand for themself. If your child is questioning their gender, read more to find out if they might identify as transgender.
Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.
Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.
Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.
Recommendations for navigating your way through the health-care system as a teenager and gaining independence in managing your own health care.
Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.
If you’re sexually active, or thinking about it, find out what you need to know to prepare for an appointment with your primary care provider.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.
Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.
Learn about how families and the health-care team work together to make important decisions about the care of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.
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