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- Key points about living with epilepsy learn about your child's epilepsy so you feel confident and well informed - your child will take their lead from you your child needs understanding and time to adjust to their epilepsy generally, your whānau routine …Last reviewed
- … that help you express your gender Find or use items that aid in expressing your gender and makes you feel more …Last reviewed
- … adhesive dressing always covers the exit site and the first few inches of the outside catheter. You (or a nurse) …Last reviewed
- … stool that is easier to clean up. From day 4 and for the first few weeks, your baby should pass at least 2 yellow …Last reviewed
- … Rheumatic Fever? Follow the journey in pictures - from the first signs of the sickness to ongoing follow up care. My …Last reviewed
- … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: a large cooking pot (large enough …Last reviewed
- … scabies. Signs and symptoms of scabies One of the first symptoms of scabies is a very itchy rash. The scabies …Last reviewed
- … also do some checks to make sure your baby is well. The first few months of life with a newborn can be challenging. …Last reviewed
- … it started? How did it start? Which part of the body was first involved? How did it progress? Did it include both …Last reviewed
- … your baby's bed in the same room as you for at least the first 6 months. Have a firm, flat mattress that fits your …Last reviewed
- … of miscarriage in pregnant women who get mumps during the first 3 months of pregnancy. There is no evidence that mumps …Last reviewed
- … gradually work through and adjust to what's happened. At first the feelings can be very intense and overwhelming. You …Last reviewed
- … your child Going to your health professional is the best first step. They can give you advice about where to get more …Last reviewed
- … injection). If this happens, your child's nurse will first put a numbing (anaesthetic) cream on your child's skin. …Last reviewed
- Key points about hearing problems in children if you have concerns about your child's hearing at any time, take your child for an assessment if your child does have a hearing problem, finding it early is good for their learning and development Signs and …Last reviewed
- Key points about coping with your child's diagnosis if your child is diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability, it is an enormously stressful time coping is an ongoing process everybody copes in a different way - there is no right or wrong way ask …Last reviewed
- … a local anaesthetic. There may be some pain during the first 1 or 2 days after insertion. An anaesthetist or another …Last reviewed
- Different types of anxiety disorders There are several different anxiety disorders, which all have different key features. Some signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders may overlap with other childhood problems. A health professional can assess your …Last reviewed
- … pēpi. More than half of pēpi show symptoms within the first week of life. It is the most frequent cause of stridor …Last reviewed
- … to 2 hours. Your child will usually get into their pyjamas first and sit on a chair or lie on the bed. A member of the …Last reviewed
- … and rangatahi (young people) aged 13 to 25 years in their first year of close-living situations. They can get their …Last reviewed
- … that you do not give your child any medicine without first discussing it with your child's doctor. If your child …Last reviewed
- Key points about self-harm self-harm includes a set of behaviours such as cutting, burning, hair pulling, punching and overdosing self-harm is becoming more common amongst rangatahi (young people) there are many reasons why people engage in self-harm - …Last reviewed
- … Call it out, Tell someone), so they have a plan when they first see porn. Tailor it with pre-teens Most pre-teens will …Last reviewed
- … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years …Last reviewed
- … have a 'second look' procedure, 3 to 6 months after the first debulking. If radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy have …Last reviewed
- … larger day by day. There can be small spots around the first sore, spreading outwards. School sores can be itchy. …Last reviewed
- Key points about threadworms threadworms are common in young tamariki threadworms can cause itching around the bottom and genitals if your child has worms - treat the whole family see your family doctor if your child has ongoing symptoms of worms read …Last reviewed
- … about this, please talk to your child's healthcare team first. The following are some of the problems with CAM …Last reviewed
- Key points about preparing your child for hospital it is important to give tamariki (children) information simply and truthfully, in words they understand tell them that they will be going to hospital and what they may expect to happen there a prepared …Last reviewed
