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Fertility for same sex couples
For many gay and lesbian couples, starting a family can be both daunting and joyful. Along with the wonder and richness of raising a family, there may be substantial legal and medical hurdles to face. Legislative changes in Australia which have increasingly recognized the legal standing of same sex couples, including broader access to ART, […] Read more
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Freezing eggs
Egg freezing is a method of storing a woman’s unfertilised eggs to allow her to try to conceive at a later date, when natural conception would be unlikely. It may be seen as a way of preserving the possibility of fertility for women who are not in a position to becoming pregnant straight away, or […] Read more
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Why should I exercise in pregnancy?
Exercise improves your muscle tone, strength and endurance, which may make it easier for you to adapt to the changes that pregnancy brings. The ideal exercise in pregnancy will get your heart pumping and keep you supple, without causing physical stress. You should also be doing pelvic floor exercises daily to help strengthen your pelvic […] Read more
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after the baby is born. The placenta produces hormones that support the baby to grow and develop during pregnancy. These hormones also block the action of the mother’s insulin. This is called insulin resistance. The need for insulin in pregnancy may be 2 or 3 times higher […] Read more
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Eating Fish in Pregnancy
Don’t eat shark, marlin and swordfish, and limit the amount of tuna you eat to: no more than two tuna steaks a week (about 140g cooked or 170g raw each), or four medium-sized cans of tuna a week (about 140g when drained). These types of fish contain high levels of mercury that can damage your […] Read more