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Having a baby with health problems at birth

Some babies are born early or with a condition that means they need special care. Find out what to expect in the weeks after your baby’s birth.

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Special care nursery (SCN)

A special care nursery (SCN) is where newborn babies can be cared for by specially trained staff. Your baby should get stronger while they are in an SCN.

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Special diets for kids

Special diets for kids may be due to metabolic conditions, allergies or your beliefs. Here are tips on how to give your child the nutrients they need.

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Fad diets for kids

It’s important that children have a balanced diet. Special diets are needed for food allergies, but other restriction diets can be unhealthy for children. Read more here.

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Placenta accreta

Placenta accreta is a serious but rare pregnancy complication that causes heavy bleeding. If you have it, you will need special care at the birth.

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Sleepwalking in children

Sleepwalking can be a fairly common sleep disorder in young children. Find out more about sleepwalking.

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Epilepsy in children

With treatment, most children with epilepsy lead a fairly normal life. Learn about causes, what to do during seizures and how to help avoid epileptic fits.

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Early childhood intervention

Early childhood intervention supports the needs and development of children with disabilities, through intensive, tailored and high-quality therapy. Find out more.

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Support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families deal with a complex set of reasons for why extra support is needed for raising happy, healthy children.

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Diabetes in young children

Diabetes is rare in children under 5 years, but it is serious. Here's how to spot symptoms of diabetes and manage the condition in young children.

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