Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes can be ameliorated through antenatal and postnatal care that attends to the special needs of this group.

This article explores the value of communication in the healthcare of teenagers, identifies potential barriers that family doctors might encounter and provides solutions to overcome these challenges.

This article aims to provide GPs with a practical approach to diagnosing and managing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, including postpartum monitoring and ongoing cardiovascular risk surveillance.

This article aims to address the question of when it is deemed safe to attempt conception after a miscarriage and discuss strategies to promote a healthy pregnancy.

Dosage and administration of adrenaline for anaphylaxis is the same in pregnant and non-pregnant patients.

Some pre-existing eye conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, can be exacerbated during pregnancy, while other conditions manifest for the first time.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal, fetal and neonatal morbidity.

This paper describes the lived experience of those dealing with infertility, particularly the emotional challenges, to help GPs support their patients throughout treatment and beyond.

Knowledge of the specific dermatoses of pregnancy will assist in diagnosis, management and, importantly, facilitation of timely escalation of care of conditions that can potentially affect the fetus.

Achieving good outcomes for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease requires a concerted effort to manage and monitor diabetes and associated comorbidities.

Neck pain is a leading cause of disability in adults, reported in up to 20% of adults.

Medical research in Australia has mostly been conducted in tertiary hospital settings, but as the majority of illnesses are managed in primary care, there is a need for a change in focus.

Inflammatory bowel disease, comprising ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, commonly affects individuals of childbearing age.

Early identification and investigation of anaemia in pregnancy enables appropriate management; in the case of iron deficiency, first-line therapy with oral iron with follow-up is recommended.

Identifying women with a shortened cervical length on morphological scan allows clinicians the opportunity to identify, treat and prevent preterm birth.