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- … has had a bone marrow transplant, speak to your doctor first before allowing them to touch pets or other animals. …Last reviewed
- Financial help for children with diabetes You may be able to get financial support because of your child's extra needs. You can talk about which allowances you might be able to get with your: family doctor paediatrician hospital team social worker …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
- … up a rhythm. Avoid sliding your fingers over the skin. At first, only drops will appear, but just keep going as it will …Last reviewed
- … book your immunisation now. If you have already had the first 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, you can have a booster …Last reviewed
- … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …Last reviewed
- … helpful to read some general information about home oxygen first. Check the KidsHealth page about home oxygen for …Last reviewed
- Key points about supporting your teenager with cancer cancer and treatment could restrict the type of activities your teen can do there are things you can do to help support them transition back to school and connect with peers a key contact person at the …Last reviewed
- … your child when they need it Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. What are the …Last reviewed
- … for measles Someone with measles is infectious from the first appearance of the symptoms of fever, cough, or red …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
- … to support breastfeeding mums having the baby blues in the first few days dealing with tiredness establishing a …Last reviewed
- … after birth, early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth, and mother-baby rooming-in are still …Last reviewed
- … It looks at the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small bowel (duodenum). A gastroscope is …Last reviewed
- … put in Putting on numbing cream The doctor or nurse may first put a numbing cream on your child’s skin. It takes …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
- … professional lets me know when I can stop I have had my first dose of bicillin I understand when I need to have my …Last reviewed
- … gradually work through and adjust to what's happened. At first the feelings can be very intense and overwhelming. You …Last reviewed
- … child has autism-takiwātanga, a needs assessment is the first step towards identifying what needs your child may have …Last reviewed
- … skin-to-skin (tummy to tummy) contact with you until the first breastfeed, or for at least an hour, to encourage …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 How do I …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
- … 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
- What is SPARX? SPARX is a self-help e-therapy tool for rangatahi aged between 12 and 19. It teaches young people the key skills to help fight mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. SPARX acts like a video game and users have an avatar they use …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
- … may have a 'second look' procedure, 3-6 months after the first debulking. If radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy have …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
- Different types of anxiety disorders There are different anxiety disorders, which all have different key features. It is important to know that signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders may be shared with other childhood problems and can require …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
