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Birth control and pregnancy

Pregnancy and teens

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.

HIV and pregnancy

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

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

Nutrition before and during 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.

Scoliosis: What to expect in adulthood

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

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

Hepatitis B

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

Neonatal withdrawal syndromes

Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.

Becoming a parent after a transplant

Congenital hand anomaly (hand difference)

A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.

Hepatitis C

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.

Genetic counselling

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

Sugar substitutes and caffeine: Acceptable daily intake

Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.

Managing your maintenance medications

Sexuality: What children should learn and when

This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.

Ganciclovir (Intravenous)

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.

Returning to regular activities after scoliosis surgery

Following scoliosis surgery there are things that your teen should avoid to ensure proper healing. Find out what these are, and why they are restricted.

Heart conditions: Overview

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

Fertility and radiation

Radiation can affect fertility for both males and females. Learn how it can affect fertility and what your options are for preserving fertility.

Contraception (birth control)

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

Congenital cytomegalovirus

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG)

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

What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

Iron

Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.