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Gastroenteritis in children
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is very common among young children. Most kids recover in a few days. Encouraging children to drink frequently is important.
Getting pregnant
Getting pregnant is easy for some women, but for others it can be a difficult. Women are most fertile between 20 and 24 years of age, after which fertility declines.
Folic acid and your pregnancy
Folate is used within the body for cell regeneration and growth. Pregnant women need about one and half times as much as other adults.
Obstructive sleep apnoea in children
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that affects breathing during sleep. Affected children frequently snore and have poor quality sleep that affects their behaviour and concentration during the day.
Childbirth – pain relief options
There are many options for pain relief during labour and childbirth, including having an epidural. Find out what's available before you are due to give birth, and the pros and cons of each option.
Contraception: sterilisation implants (Essure)
Essure sterilisation implants are a type of permanent contraception for women. Find out how they work and their advantages and disadvantages.
Female infertility
There are several factors that can affect a woman’s fertility. Treatments are available for many of the causes of female infertility and assisted reproductive technology such as IVF can help some women get pregnant.
Urinary tract infections in children
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are relatively common in children and can sometimes be caused by your child’s bladder not emptying properly or structural problems of the kidneys or bladder.
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is a childhood illness that causes inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) and a high fever. Most children make a full recovery, but some develop heart problems.
