Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a neurological, developmental, learning or behavioural condition. A diagnosis describes support needs and patterns; it does not define a child’s potential.
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Colour vision deficiency
Colour vision deficiency affects vision or dental health in children. Early recognition matters because development and learning can be influenced before a child reports a problem.
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Cavities in children affects vision or dental health in children. Early recognition matters because development and learning can be influenced before a child reports a problem.
Read more →Chest pain in children
Chest pain in children is a symptom rather than one diagnosis. The child’s age, associated signs and overall condition determine the likely causes and urgency.
Read more →Childhood phobias
Childhood phobias affects emotional wellbeing, sleep, behaviour or adjustment within a family. Difficulties are real, common and responsive to supportive care.
Read more →Contraception overview
Contraception includes barrier, hormonal, intrauterine, permanent and fertility-awareness methods used to prevent pregnancy. Effectiveness and suitability vary.
Read more →Caesarean section recovery
Caesarean recovery involves healing from major abdominal surgery while caring for a newborn. Improvement is gradual over several weeks.
Read more →Chemical pregnancy
A chemical pregnancy is a very early pregnancy loss after a positive test but before a pregnancy is usually visible on ultrasound.
Read more →Conduct disorder
Conduct disorder involves a persistent pattern of serious rule violation and behaviour that harms others or property. It requires comprehensive, non-stigmatising assessment.
Read more →Concussion
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury affecting brain function after a blow or jolt. Symptoms can occur without loss of consciousness.
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