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Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects many body organs, including lungs and digestive system. Learn about CF symptoms and treatments.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
RSV is a virus that causes infection in the lungs and airways. Read on to learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, management and prevention.
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Asthma in children under 6
Asthma is a lung condition that narrows your child’s airways. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of asthma, and how to manage an asthma attack.
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Pregnancy at week 29
Your baby should weigh about 1kg by now and as your uterus pushes against your diaphragm and lungs, you might be feeling quite breathless.
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Water safety for babies and children
Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.
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Active labour positions
There are a number of positions you can try when you are in labour to help ease pain and aid in opening your pelvis for a smoother birth.
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Pregnancy at week 25
As you are approaching the end of the second trimester, you might be starting to feel a bit uncomfortable as your baby continues to grow.
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Pregnancy at week 24
Your baby is continuing to grow rapidly and might respond to light and sound. You might also find their movements are getting stronger.
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Pregnancy at week 23
By week 23, your baby is practising to breathe in the womb and you might be experiencing some incontinence.
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Coughs in babies
Your baby’s cough is a symptom of many different conditions, some urgent, read ahead for tips to relieve their cough, treatment and prevention.
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