Some women experience heavy menstrual bleeding during their adolescent years. This experience can be uncomfortable and can require additional attention to gynaecological health to ensure discomfort and any adverse health effects are minimised. Normal menstrual bleeding requires…
A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has found that each week a woman drinking alcohol in the first month of pregnancy is associated with an 8% incremental increase in risk of…
If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, chances are you will be investigating the best OB/GYN in your area. There are several considerations to think about when deciding which OB/GYN is the best for your…
In a recent telephone based study conducted with Australians aged 18-45, more than 40% of participants were not aware that smoking and obesity significantly reduced fertility. There are actually a range of factors that impact how likely…
Research into labour induction versus expectant management in low-risk nulliparous women has demonstrated that inducing labour at 39 weeks does not result in a lower occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes. However, inducing labour at this time did…
Postpartum depression is most common in women who have just given birth. It also is common in women who are in the first few weeks of postnatal care. The condition can be incredibly serious. Feelings of despair…