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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.

Vein of Galen malformation

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A vein of Galen malformation can affect the brain, heart and other organs in the body. Learn what a vein of Galen malformation is, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available.

RSV immunizations

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Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The menstrual cycle: What is menstruation?

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Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.

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.

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.

Neonatal withdrawal syndromes

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

Motor development: The first six months

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Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.

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.

Vision in the first year

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Learn about the development of a baby's vision in the first year of life, including the development of spatial perception and depth perception.

Pregnancy and teens

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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.

Menstruation

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An easy-to-understand overview of this important stage in a young person's development.

Amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

Hemoglobin A1c: the three-month test

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Find out what a hemoglobin A1c test is and why your child requires one.

Feeding and nutrition for premature babies

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Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.

Bone health in premature babies

Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

Pertussis (whooping cough)

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Read about the symptoms and treatment of whooping cough, a bacterial infection affecting breathing that can be prevented by vaccination.

Cleft lip and cleft palate in babies

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Learn about cleft lip and cleft palate and its impact on a baby's feeding, hearing, teeth and speech.

Infections and the premature baby

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A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.

Growth in the first year

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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.

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.

Amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

HIV and your baby

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Learn how to lower the risk of passing HIV to your baby and how the doctor can tell if your baby has HIV once they are born.

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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.

Menstrual suppression

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Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.