Your pituitary infant (birth to age 5) booklet

Front cover of 'For parents, your pituitary infant' booklet

An information booklet for parents of young children with a pituitary condition. This booklet is aimed at parents with children aged 0 to 5. This booklet will help you understand your child's condition and care needs better.

This booklet covers:

  • The impact on parents and taking care of yourself
  • The pituitary gland and hypothalamus explained
  • Causes of pituitary conditions
  • How pituitary conditions are diagnosed
  • Treatment and ongoing care
  • Monitoring your child in clinic
  • Questions to ask their paediatric team
  • Sick Day Rules
  • Practical advice and support for parents

This booklet was last updated in June 2018.

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