GPs soon able to prescribe abortion drugs in ACT New legislation will enable women to access drugs for medical abortion through specially trained GPs from 1 July.
New program aims to prevent stillbirths The Victorian Government wants to reduce the rate of stillbirths in the state by 20%.
Benzodiazepines associated with higher risk of miscarriage: Study New study suggests GPs should the weigh risks and benefits of benzodiazepines during pregnancy.
GPs the key to flu vaccinations for pregnant women A study has identified a strong recommendation from healthcare providers, particularly GPs, as the most important factor in increasing influenza vaccine uptake among pregnant women.
Substance use during pregnancy GP and addiction medicine expert Dr Hester Wilson discusses how to best approach a complex issue.
Postnatal depression: Dads experience it, too It’s not just mothers who experience mental health issues during pregnancy and after the birth of their child.
New report highlights prevalence of diabetes in pregnancy Mothers and babies suffer poorer health outcomes when a woman has pre-existing or gestational diabetes.
Record number of influenza cases to start 2019 The high rate – almost three times the average for this time of year – has prompted reminders for pregnant women to access vaccinations.
Federal Government pledges $100m to support patients with type 1 diabetes Patients with type 1 diabetes will receive more options for continuous glucose monitoring and free access to such devices following the Government’s funding pledge.
Surgical termination of pregnancy to commence in Tasmania The Department of Health has announced a new clinic to provide low-cost surgical termination of pregnancy.