Study finds rural and regional women need more support to breastfeed A higher body mass index and low socio-economic background were among the risk factors identified for lower initiation rates.
Provider portal to refresh cancer screening process The National Cancer Screening Register’s new eHealth portal also includes clinical software integration.
Clinical update to National Cervical Screening Program guidelines Important pathway changes for women at intermediate risk of significant cervical abnormality come into effect on 1 February.
COVID vaccines not yet recommended for pregnant women RANZCOG made the recommendation after reviewing all available evidence.
Why it’s ‘extremely important’ pregnant women manage their asthma Taking asthma medication while pregnant is linked to adverse outcomes, but stopping is even worse.
Hundreds of stillbirths preventable with improved care: Research Australia’s stillbirth rates have hardly changed in 30 years, and experts say a main reason is that it remains a taboo subject.
‘Biology doesn’t wait’: Australians overestimate IVF success Research shows GPs are well-placed to offer preconception advice to people of reproductive age.
More evidence links parental mental health to children’s outcomes Depression and anxiety in mums-to-be increases asthma risk in their kids, while parental mental health concerns raise the chance of premature birth.
Breast cancer awareness should not stop for a pandemic With falling screening rates and concerns of a wave of post-COVID diagnoses, further preventive health incentives have been put in place.
Breast cancer screening and COVID: GPs’ role Dr Alia Kaderbhai, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Breast Medicine network, discusses breast cancer screening and treatment during the pandemic.