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An Ectopic Pregnancy What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is when a pregnancy starts to grow outside the uterus (womb). One in 90 (just over 1%) pregnancies is an ectopic pregnancy. When you become pregnant, the sperm and egg meet in the fallopian […]
A recent large trial from the United States has shown that induction at 39 weeks for low-risk pregnancies reduces the risk of Caesarean section. There was also a reduction in need for neonatal respiratory support in the first 72 hours of life for babies whose […]
Vaginal pessaries still have a place. A recent publication reviewed by Ginsberg confirmed that pessaries do have a place in treatment of Vaginal Prolapse. Patients can manage their prolapse either by doing nothing or having surgery or having vaginal pessary inserted. Pessaries are successful in […]
Early diagnoses of placental problems including placenta previa and placenta accreta are helpful with outcomes for mothers and babies. Placenta previa and accreta are in fact low lying or infiltrating. They are more common after a previous caesarean section or procedures such as IVF. The […]
The World Health Organization W.H.O. recommends all women receive an influenza vaccination if they are to be pregnant during the winter months. This improves outcomes for both mothers and babies.
[…]The April edition of the 2018 Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, studied the use of intravenous iron infusions in pregnant women with iron deficiency anaemia who were unable to tolerate iron. This has shown to be generally a safe procedure and […]
New guidelines have just been released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Treating patients with multivitamins, beginning at one month before pregnancy reduces the risk of nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy. Doxylamine and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxone) are heralded as the best first […]
The new research published in the British Medical Journal, suggests evidence of harmful effects on light or occasional drinking during pregnancy, is very limited. Despite this, women are still advised to avoid all alcohol during pregnancy, as we are simply uncertain about the effect of […]
The American FDA has advised women to have 2 to 3 servings of fish per week. Most fish are safe, however because of high mercury levels, some fish should be avoided. These include King Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy, Shark, Sword Fish, Tilefish, Tuna and Bigeye.
[…]A recent study of 20,000 women from 31 countries has shown deaths have been reduced by 30% following the use of a drug called Tranexamic acid if given within 3 hours of delivery. This is easily available and inexpensive medication and is just another step […]