Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.
Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.
Learn how to help your child use technology safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
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.
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.
Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.
Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.
Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.
Find out how you can use effective parenting to support the 3Ps of pain management for your teen with acute pain.
Learn about rubella (German measles) and how it can be prevented.
Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.
Discover the sources and acceptable daily intake limits, if any, of sweeteners and caffeine.
Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
