Women's Health Information - Dr Peter England

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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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