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Get practical and reliable advice on giving your sick infant or child medicine, including help with measuring dosage and managing side effects.

Cancer treatment can affect being able to breastfeed safely. Learn when it may be safe to breastfeed your baby and when to ask your doctor.

Learn more about which medicines are safe to take during pregnancy, including over-the-counter medicine, herbal supplements and vitamins.

While most medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding, some can affect your baby. Learn out more about medicines and breastfeeding here.

During pregnancy or while breastfeeding, it’s important to speak to your doctor or midwife first about the safety and benefits of drinking herbal tea.

App for managing your medicines and/or those of someone you care for, recording & storing important medical information.

It’s not uncommon to experience thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy. Learn about the signs, testing and how it can be treated to support your baby.

A cancer diagnosis during pregnancy is very rare. Treatment options are available and your team can support and advise you in making decisions.

Microcephaly is a rare condition that happens when your baby’s brain grows differently. Read about the causes or microcephaly including Zika virus.