Here is some practical and reliable advice about giving your sick infant or child medicine, including what is the right dosage and possible side effects.

Receiving treatment for cancer, including breast cancer, will affect whether you can breastfeed safely – it depends on the treatment.

Should you need cancer treatment while pregnant, a medical team will support you and decide with you the best treatment to minimise any risks to your baby.

Learn more about taking medicines during pregnancy, which includes over-the-counter medicine as well as herbal supplements and vitamins.

It's usually OK to drink herbal tea while you're pregnant or breastfeeding, but herbal teas are not regulated in Australia, so it's important to speak to your doctor or midwife first.

Babies and young children are very sensitive to medicines, so it's important to give them the right types and right dose. Learn more about medicines safety here.

Some women can experience a thyroid dysfunction during their pregnancy. Learn about the signs and how it can be treated.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a range of conditions caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Learn more about FASD here.

The placenta develops inside the uterus (womb) during pregnancy. It gives your baby nutrients and oxygen. Find out more about the placenta here.