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September 16, 2021
At the end of their maternity leave, many mums return to the workforce. For many working mothers, returning to work poses new challenges above the usual workload. Breastfeeding mothers may not find it as convenient as before, and new strategies may have to come into play.
Breastfeeding ...
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September 16, 2021
One in six couples has fertility challenges in Australia, and 20% of these infertility cases are unexplained. If you are hoping to boost your fertility naturally, here are some tips that may help.
Diet
Eat a healthy, balanced diet – be sure to eat more fibre, less ...
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September 16, 2021
Being a support person involves providing physical and mental help and support to a woman in labour. It comes with its good and bad sides, and you need to be ready for whatever it will take.
Who is a support person?
A support person is that individual that is present when a woman is ...
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September 16, 2021 In Australia, about eight per cent of babies are born prematurely every year. The average age for a full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks as pregnancy normally spans from 38 to 42 weeks. If a baby is born before 37 weeks gestation, they are considered premature.
The Stages of Prematurity
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February 22, 2021 Blood Tests in Pregnancy
Blood tests are carried out during pregnancy as an important part of antenatal care. These tests are performed to check for anything that may cause problems throughout pregnancy, during labour and after birth for you and/or your baby.
Some of these tests are ...
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February 22, 2021 There are certain situations when your doctor may want to monitor your baby during the later stages of pregnancy and/or labour. At this point, you may hear words like ‘fetal heart rate’ or 'CTG' amongst other things.
What it is
Electronic fetal monitoring is the process of ...
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February 22, 2021
Neural tube defects are defects in the development of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. Of the several types of neural tube defects, the two most common ones are spina bifida and anencephaly.
What is a neural tube defect?
According to a UNSW report, neural tube defects (NTDs) ...
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February 22, 2021 While very pregnant woman wants their baby delivered safely and the majority of women plan to have their babies via vaginal birth, there are times things do not go as planned and the safest option is to deliver by caesarean section.
What it is
An emergency caesarean section is a ...
