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Caffeine in Pregnancy
High levels of caffeine can result in babies having a low birth weight, which can increase the risk of health problems in later life. Too much can also cause miscarriage. Caffeine is naturally found in lots of foods, such as coffee, tea, chocolate and is added to some soft drinks and energy drinks. You shouldn’t have […] Read more
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Food cravings during pregnancy
Food cravings are sudden urges to eat a particular type of food. They are a real phenomenon and affect many women during pregnancy. No one really knows why food cravings develop. It seems logical that cravings might be due to something lacking in the diet, or an increased need for certain vitamins and minerals. However, this […] Read more
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Surrogacy and IVF
This is an area in which every Australian state has different legislation. The problems arising from the baby Gammy case highlight the need for improvement in this area. It is reassuring that a number of prominent judicial identities feel the need for legislative reform to create a safer reproductive environment for all the men and […] Read more
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Updated Version of HPV (Cervical Cancer) Vaccine
In the past teenage girls and now boys have been vaccinated with quadrivalent (against four sub types HPV). A recent improvement in this vaccine to include five other viral sub types should further reduce the incidence of pre-cancer and cancer of the cervix. It is an area in which Australian researchers have been prominent. This […] Read more
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Breastfeeding- Milk Supply Issues
Poor Milk Supply when Breastfeeding At least 95% of mothers are able to produce more than enough milk for their baby, many mothers who think that they have a low milk supply may not. Obtaining accurate support and information should ease your concerns Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications that can help to increase breast […] Read more