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There are many benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and babies. But while breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience, some women can experience difficulty, particularly in the first few days. Many new mothers may feel a sense of loss if they are unable to breastfeed — either at all or for as long as they’d […] Read more
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Should I Freeze My Eggs Now Or Later?
Age is one of the most important factors in determining a woman’s fertility. This is because the number of eggs in a woman’s ovaries gradually declines from birth (from around one million eggs), until menopause at the average age of 51, when the egg pool is depleted. The peak period of a woman’s fertility is […] Read more
According to a recent University of Queensland study, one in five Australian mothers are not receiving critical perinatal mental health checks. This is despite the fact that up to 20 per cent of women experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the first year following their child’s birth. The issue is particularly valid during […] Read more
A new long-acting contraceptive has now become available for Australian women and it is an intrauterine device known as Kyleena. As of 1st March 2020, it has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) – the government’s subsidized list of medications – which gives Australian women even more choice. It is believed to be […] Read more
Dr Terry Sheahan recently attended the Fertility Innovation in Reproductive Endocrinology conference held in Sydney on 22nd February 2020. Among the host of outstanding international speakers, he had the opportunity to speak at length with Professor Ole Christiansen. Professor Christiansen is a world leader in the management of recurrent miscarriages. He resides in Aalborg near Copenhagen […] Read more