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February 22, 2022
Commonly known as ‘fertility awareness’, the Natural Family Planning (NFP) method if one strategy couples you to manage falling pregnant (or not falling pregnant!). NFP is practiced in Australia using several methods from the Billings method to monitoring one’s ...
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February 22, 2022
Fertility treatments affect the whole being of a woman. It can take a toll on you physically and financially. For many women, the most taxing part of fertility is the emotional impact. The reactions vary from woman to woman and may be positive or negative.
Fertility problems and your ...
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February 22, 2022
Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) suffer from hair and skin problems such as hirsutism, alopecia, and severe acne. These symptoms are caused by a hormonal imbalance where there are high levels of androgen hormones. Because they are noticeable and socially regarded as non-feminine ...
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February 22, 2022
Prenatal appointments are appointments that you have with your healthcare provider (an obstetrician, a general physician, or a midwife) during your pregnancy. These appointments help to monitor and record your health status and that of your growing baby throughout your pregnancy.
The ...
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February 22, 2022
Naturally, you gain weight as your baby grows. However, you may gain less or more than recommended in pregnancy which can have adverse effects on both you and your unborn baby.
What is the normal weight gain?
Normal weight gain in pregnancy depends on your weight or body ...
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February 22, 2022
Chronic pelvic pain is mostly seen in women and can affect up to 15% of women. Many women will experience pelvic pain in pregnancy, commonly called Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). The good news is that it does not harm your baby. The less good news is that it can ...
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February 22, 2022
A contraceptive implant is an effective method of contraception that can protect you from falling pregnant for up to three years. There is one type of contraceptive implant available in Australia, called Implanon NXT or the implanon rod.
What it is
Implanon is a contraceptive implant that is ...
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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 28, 2020
Have you heard of natural flora? These are naturally-occurring micro-organisms or germs living inside us or on our skin. They are usually very helpful with our bodily functions and do not cause harm, unless they multiply too much.
Vaginal Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects ...
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June 05, 2020 The vaginal wall is covered by a thin lubricating layer of moisture. This coat provides an alkaline environment that sperm can endure in and move in for sexual reproduction. Normal vaginal secretions also lubricate the vaginal wall, decreasing friction during intercourse. With age, changes in ...
