Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Australia, with more than 13,600 new cases expected this year – new diagnoses are also expected in 106 men More than 2,800 women will die from the disease in a…
Mammogram – what is it?
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is a low dose x-ray technique which has been developed specifically for breast examination. It is one of the ways of detecting breast cancer at an early stage, before there are any signs or…
The Most Essential Books and Courses for Pregnancy and Birth
Pregnancy and Birth Books can be a handy reference guide. Here’s a list of pregnancy books for Australian mums. Watch the Youtube Videos answering many common pregnancy questions. Download my FREE Pregnancy Handbook for more information about pregnancy and birth. Pregnancy Books…
Iron Levels in Pregnancy
Iron levels in pregnancy can easily be checked during your routine blood tests. Your iron levels can be looked at pre-pregnancy and during your pregnancy to check if there is any significant change. If you are low in iron, you…
Listeria
Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Listeria Monocytogenes. This infection is particularly dangerous in pregnancy and can cause miscarriage, premature labor and even stillbirth. How do I contract Listeria? Listeria is an interesting bacteria in that…