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Why it’s ‘extremely important’ pregnant women manage their asthma

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

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

‘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

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.


No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Study

No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Study

New research shows ‘any’ alcohol use in pregnancy is associated with psychological and behavioural effects in children.


‘Fascinating’ pregnancy research reinforces importance of flu shot

‘Fascinating’ pregnancy research reinforces importance of flu shot

A ‘drastically heightened’ immune response, not immunosuppression, leads to complications during pregnancy, a new study has found.


Diabetes drug linked to health benefits in pregnancy

Diabetes drug linked to health benefits in pregnancy

Metformin has been found to help women with type 2 diabetes throughout pregnancy. But are there long-term implications for the child?


Experts conflicted on controversial caffeine–pregnancy study

Experts conflicted on controversial caffeine–pregnancy study

Clinicians and researchers are debating whether recommendations for caffeine consumption during pregnancy require ‘radical revision’.


Genetic carrier screening: What GPs need to know

Genetic carrier screening: What GPs need to know

The RACGP is offering training in carrier screening, covering the knowledge and skills required to initiate the important conversation with patients.


COVID-19 and expectant mothers: ‘Assume this is dangerous to her and her child’

COVID-19 and expectant mothers: ‘Assume this is dangerous to her and her child’

As case numbers in Australia reach record highs, concerning statistics have emerged from the US regarding higher rates of ICU admission in pregnant women with coronavirus. But crucial data gaps mean many unknowns remain.


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