Your pituitary infant (birth to age 5) 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.