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IVF and COVID-19
As COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) continues to develop and impact Australia, it is important to acknowledge the seriousness of the crisis and its implications for health services. We appreciate the needs of individuals who are seeking assistance to conceive or preserve their facility, however we also acknowledge the overarching responsibility we have to all people in […] Read more
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COVID- 19 and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of great expectation and joy for most women and their families. But with the declaration of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, it’s understandable that some pregnant women will be feeling a little anxious about their health and that of their unborn or newborn baby. It is somewhat difficult to give definitive advice […] Read more
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What is Prolapse And How Is It Treated?
Genital or pelvic floor prolapse (or ‘prolapse’ for short) occurs when the pelvic organs bulge or protrude into a woman’s vagina or outside the opening of her vagina. The organs in the pelvis that can prolapse include the vagina, the uterus, the bladder, the rectum and the urethra. These organs are supported by ligaments, connective […] Read more
Recently obstetricians have become much more aware of the importance of mental health during pregnancy and after a baby comes into the world. Anxiety and depression affect at least one in five of the general population, however pregnancy is a time of particular physical and psychological stress for women. Apart from the physical and mental changes […] Read more
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Coping with Miscarriage
A miscarriage is the loss of a baby before 20 weeks of pregnancy, it affects one in five pregnant women and if it occurs during a first pregnancy, it can be particularly devastating. While postnatal depression is something that has been highlighted in the media recently, the difficulties of coping with a miscarriage tend not to […] Read more