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A breath-holding spell may happen after a child has an upset or sudden startle, such as a minor bump or a fright.

Information on some of the financial support that may be available to you when raising your whānau (family).

A checklist for your baby's eye and vision development during their first year. If you have any concerns about your baby's vision, see your Well Child service provider or other health professional.

Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) with bronchiectasis may find an action plan helpful. Talk to your child’s health professional to see if it's right for your child. The action plan lists your child's daily treatment and steps to take if they become unwell.

A child's reactions to grief can depend on many things, including their developmental stage. Bereaved tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) will need ongoing attention, reassurance and support. Find out more about the common reactions to grief and ways to support tamariki at different ages and stages.

A sweat test is done to find out if your child has a condition called cystic fibrosis.

Nitrous oxide is also known as happy or laughing gas. It is a gas that can be used to help tamariki (children) with small scans or procedures that might be stressful or painful.

A morphine infusion is a pain relieving medicine your child receives continuously through a pump. Tamariki (children) usually have it after an operation. They can also have it for other reasons.

An epidural is a very effective method of pain control used both during and after major surgery to the chest, tummy and legs.

PCA stands for patient controlled analgesia. A PCA pump is a device that allows your child to give themselves a pre-set amount of pain medicine (usually morphine), as needed, by pressing a hand-held button.

Bronchiectasis is a lung disease. It happens when the airways in the lungs become damaged and scarred. Once someone has bronchiectasis, they usually have it for life. Good treatment can stop it from getting worse. In very young tamariki (children) good treatment may reverse some of the disease.

School is really important for tamariki (children) with bronchiectasis. Teachers can make a significant difference.

Coughing is common in tamariki (children), especially when they are preschool age. A cough that lasts longer than 4 weeks may be a sign of more serious disease.

Nappy rash is very common in pēpi (babies). The main cause of nappy rash is wearing a wet or dirty nappy for too long. Keep your baby's skin clean and dry.

Finding your way through the sadness and pain of the loss of a precious child is the toughest of tasks.

Crying is your baby's way of communicating. Pēpi (babies) often need a lot of calming, soothing and holding when they are upset.