Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.
A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
Find out about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
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.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Learn about hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn and ABO incompatibility and how it can affect your fetus and/or newborn, as well as how it is treated.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Learn how unrelated donors are found, before your child's blood and marrow transplant.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.
Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.
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.
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.
Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.
Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.
