Eating for two
Eating for two? True or False? Eating for two? True or False? It is a misconception that pregnant mothers need to consume a lot more when they are pregnant. The…
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Reproductive Carrier Screening
As of 1st November 2023, Medicare has started on a rebate for reproductive carrier screening and what does this mean for couples who are planning for a pregnancy. Carrier screening…
Choosing Your Obstetrician
Choosing an obstetrician is a very personal choice. Your friends and family may offer you their personal recommendations. Your GP may also recommend someone based on your medical history. You…
What is the First Trimester Screen and NIPT?
Often referred as the “Down Syndrome Test” – it is not entirely accurate. The right term should be Fetal Aneuploidy Screen and it screens for 3 chromosomal abnormality. In the…
Tips for a healthy pregnancy
Sharing my experience as a mother of two beautiful children, being pregnant is a rich and rewarding time in a woman’s life. It’s important to know that your health and…
Pain Relief
There are many ways that one can use to help manage pain in labour. It really depends on what you would like to use. Mobilization Often in early stages of…
Delayed Cord Clamping
What is delayed cord clamping? It is a process where after the delivery of the baby, instead of clamping the cord immediately, we can wait ~1-3 minutes before the cord…
Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
In Australia, 1 out of 7 pregnant women is affected by gestational diabetes (GDM). The good news is, more than half of these women would be able to manage their…
Constipation in Pregnancy
A lot of information has gone on about morning sickness, but almost no one talks about constipation in pregnancy – it’s not exactly a conversation starter! It’s very real and…
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy has implanted outside of the womb. It can be in the fallopian tubes (commonest), ovaries, cervix and other locations in the abdomen. A pregnancy…
Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Got that itchy skin? Especially around your hands and feet? Are you pregnant? While it is common to get itchy skin in pregnancy (up to 20% get some sort of…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ? Also known commonly as PCOS, it is a common yet complex condition affecting up to 1 – 1.8 in 10 women of child bearing…