Women's Health Information - Page 16 of 16

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…

Folic Acid and Iodine

Information about Folic Acid and Iodine It is essential to take folic acid (500ug or 0.5mg) daily pre-conception and in the first 3 months of pregnancy. This simple measure can significantly reduce the risk of neural tube defects eg spina…

Helpful Tips for Morning Sickness in Pregnancy

Most women know that a normal symptom of early pregnancy is nausea and occasional vomiting, often first thing in the day which is why it’s regularly called morning sickness. There is nothing unusual about this and mild cases are annoying…

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, also called herpes simplex virus (or HSV) is important to understand during your pregnancy. Remember that the virus, and genital herpes is very common. More than 20% of people have a past history…

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…

Women’s Health Information (page 16)