Significant increase in stillbirth at a UK hospital during pandemic But experts say there is little evidence to support the idea it may be happening in Australia.
One in five mothers not receiving perinatal mental health checks Screening rates have improved significantly, but experts say there is more work to be done.
GPs ‘very useful part’ of support network for postnatal depression In the fourth of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently added intervention.
Removing stigma around stillbirth: ‘The time is now’ Stillbirth is difficult for many people to confront, but advocates want to bring it into the open and reduce the isolation felt by affected families.
Mothers and babies in Australia AIHW data shows positive trends in antenatal health and outcomes, with regional variations and a caution about rates of overweight and obesity.
New clinic tailored to women’s heart health A recently opened women’s heart clinic is catering for a shortage of specialised care for heart conditions that more frequently affect women.
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.
Calls for recognition of GPs’ role in maternity care Women’s choice is being reduced as governments and hospitals increasingly shift antenatal care away from GPs, according to the RACGP.
Calls for GPs to have greater role in maternity care Women in vulnerable patient populations are at risk because GPs are being pushed out of maternity care ‘too often without any discussion’, according to the Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Antenatal/Postnatal Care network.
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