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Category: Birth (page 2)

Pregnant lady writing her birth plan

Writing a Great Birth Plan

Posted on: December 9, 2019 Last updated on: January 29, 2024 Written by: Dr Peter England
A birth plan is where you and your partner contemplate the things that are of interest to you in labour, and then you write down these ideas, or you may choose to just discuss your choices with the team supporting…
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Myths about Sex and Pregnancy

Posted on: December 9, 2019 Last updated on: June 28, 2021 Written by: Dr Peter England
Myths about Sex and Pregnancy In the majority of pregnancies, it is safe to continue a normal sex life as you wish to, when you wish to. There are quite a lot of myths around pregnancy and sex, and hopefully,…
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Pushing in labour

Posted on: November 11, 2019 Last updated on: May 16, 2022 Written by: Dr Peter England
When you are giving birth naturally, we think of labour in three stages. The first stage is from the beginning of labour until your cervix is fully dilated. The second stage is from full dilation till the birth of your…
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What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?

The top three symptoms of gestational diabetes are – Being tired – Feeling Thirsty – Needing to wee often These are signs of all forms of diabetes, including in pregnancy.  You may find that these three signs are also regular…
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Type 2 Diabetes and Pregnancy

If you are living with Type 2 Diabetes, your pregnancy and birth will need additional care to ensure both you and your baby are well looked after. Things to know about Type 2 diabetes and your pregnancy Firstly, it is…
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Genital Herpes in Pregnancy

Author: Dr Peter England OBGYN Genital Herpes in pregnancy is something to consider discussing with your doctor. Also called herpes simplex virus (or HSV) it is important to be aware of, and to understand during your pregnancy. If you don’t…
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Free Genetic Testing Before Your Pregnancy

AUTHOR: Obstetrician Dr Peter England Free Genetic Testing before your Pregnancy is now available for Australian patients. If you are considering a pregnancy, or in early pregnancy, Medicare now offers you the opportunity to complete a free genetic screening test.…
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What are the Reasons and Causes of Miscarriage

Author: Dr Peter England, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Miscarriage is common. But, what causes a miscarriage? In this post I discuss a number of reasons miscarriage may occur. Remember, miscarriage or loss of early pregnancy is common.  Miscarriage occurs in: Most…
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