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      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.

      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.

      Birth control and pregnancy

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      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.

      Regular check-ups when taking immunosuppressants

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      Heart conditions: Overview

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

      Becoming a parent after a transplant

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      Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)

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      Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

      Folate

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

      Congenital heart defects: Information for teachers

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      A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.

      Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)

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      Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

      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.

      Cleft lip and palate: Genetic assessment

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      Understanding your child's cleft lip and/or palate through genetic assessments.

      Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

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      Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.

      Prematurity: Overview

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      Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

      Tetralogy of Fallot

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      Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.

      Teenagers with diabetes

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

      Spina bifida

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      June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.

      Atrial septal defect (ASD)

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      Learn about the types of atrial septal defects (ASD), how they are diagnosed, treated, and what the long-term outcomes for children with ASD.

      Campomelic dysplasia (CD)

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      Information about campomelic dysplasia, a genetic condition that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system.

      Aortic atresia

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      Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.

      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.

      Stroke in newborns

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      Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.

      Cotrimoxazole

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      Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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      ​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

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