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Caesarean Section and Future Fertility
An article published recently in human reproduction has confirmed that the effects of Caesarean section on future fertility are minimal. This study looked at over a million low risk first time mothers. As first time maternal age rises, risks with Caesarean section rises with it. It is reassuring that there appears to be little significant […] Read more
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Gestational Diabetes and Induction of Labour
Recent evidence suggests that inducing labour in women who have gestational diabetes where the baby is seen to be very large is of value. This means that the baby can be delivered before it gets too big. This reduces the risk of birth trauma and does not increase the Caesarean section rate. Read more
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Non-invasive Prenatal Testing
With a simple blood test our accuracy of approaching 100%, we can detect major chromosome abnormalities in the baby earlier on in the pregnancy. The accuracy of this test approaches amniocentesis. The Queensland Fertility Group of which I am a member is working at perfecting this technology and should be the first laboratory in Queensland […] Read more
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Vitamin D and Pregnancy
Vitamin D helps to maintain your muscle and bone strength. It also helps your body absorb calcium from food. Vitamin D may also give you protection against developing diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. Adults who have vitamin D deficiency do not usually feel any different but in some cases […] Read more
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Alcohol and Pregnancy
Studies suggest low and moderate drinking in early pregnancy has no adverse on children aged 5. A series of papers published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology show that alcohol consumption of between 1 and 8 drinks per week have no quantitative effects on I.Q., attention span, executive functions, such as pain, organisation […] Read more