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Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects your lungs and digestive system. Learn more about what causes CF and how it is treated.

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in babies and children

RSV is a virus that causes infection in the lungs and airways. Read on to learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, management and prevention.

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Pregnancy at week 29

Your baby should weigh about 1kg by now and as your uterus pushes against your diaphragm and lungs, you might be feeling quite breathless.

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Water safety for babies and children

Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.

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Positions for labour

There are a number of positions you can try when you are in labour to help ease pain and aid in opening your pelvis for a smoother birth.

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Asthma in children

Find out more about the signs and symptoms of asthma, aids and tips to help you care for your child and what to do if your child has an asthma attack.

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Pregnancy at week 25

As you are approaching the end of the second trimester, you might be starting to feel a bit uncomfortable as your baby continues to grow.

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Pregnancy at week 24

Your baby is continuing to grow rapidly and might respond to light and sound. You might also find their movements are getting stronger.

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Pregnancy at week 23

By week 23, your baby is practising to breathe in the womb and you might be experiencing some incontinence.

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Amniotic fluid

Amniotic fluid plays an important role in supporting your baby’s growth and development, read on to learn what you need to know for your pregnancy.

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