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Breastfeeding and cancer treatment

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.

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Cancer diagnosis during pregnancy

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

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Medicines and breastfeeding

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

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Sun and heat protection for babies and kids

Babies and children can easily get sunburnt and heatstroke, even when cool or overcast. Read on to learn how to protect your child.

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Thyroid dysfunction and pregnancy

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.

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Preconception health for men

Men's health affect their fertility. Learn how you can improve your fertility and increase the chances of you and your partner falling pregnant.

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Sperm health

Having healthy sperm will improve chances of conceiving, and your baby's health. Learn more about what makes sperm healthy, and how to improve sperm health.

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Birth differences (congenital anomalies)

Health problems present from birth include any health condition that a baby is born with and are sometimes called birth defects, birth differences or congenital anomalies.

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding with hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a virus that damages your liver. Infection with HepB can pass to your baby during birth. Read more on what to do if you are diagnosed.

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All about IVF

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a treatment for certain kinds of fertility issues. Knowing what to expect can make IVF easier to manage.

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