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Syphilis

… Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can … Secondary stage The secondary stage usually starts about 14 to 90 days after getting infected. In this stage, a … If you are pregnant, speak to your health care provider about your risk of getting STIs, including syphilis. They …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have … disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of … all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal time to collect …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and … asthma because it makes the health conditions worse What about vaping? Research has found that second-hand vapour is …

Hearing loss in children

… clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider right … measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person … HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of … or during your pregnancy, or if you have any questions about HIV testing or ways to reduce your risk of getting HIV …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are … try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you … make these worse. Hot weather has not shown to cause early labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences …

Young children and their vision

… How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have … coordination and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, … in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …

Vaginal yeast infection

… of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … have, the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …

Trichomoniasis

… your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …

Q fever

… years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any … numbers of these bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth fluids. Q fever is very infectious and even a small …