Womens Health
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IVF success rates have improved in the last decade, especially in older women HealthTimes - 28-09-2021
UNSW’s annual IVF report has revealed the latest numbers and trends in assisted reproductive technology. IVF success rates have improved significantly
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Australian couple campaigns to avoid the risk of stillbirth AAP - 27-09-2021
A couple who lost their baby son have made it their mission to educate prospective parents on steps to reduce the risk of stillbirth. The moment
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New discovery pinpoints the 'golden window' for IVF success HealthTimes - 23-08-2021
It’s long been known that correctly timing an embryo transfer is critical to the chance of achieving pregnancy. Identifying the right moment in a woman’s
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Impact of Sydney lockdown on public IVF patients HealthTimes - 20-08-2021
With the Sydney lockdown placing pressure on hospitals, Sydney’s most affordable bulk-billed IVF Clinic, Connect IVF, is offering to take on patients who have had their
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The future of ovarian cancer research HealthTimes - 13-08-2021
Dr Jinge Si is considered a leader in the field of Gynecology and Obstetrics in China. She has a medical degree from China Medical University and was awarded a Ph.D. by Southern
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Report shows older mothers on the rise in Australia AAP - 05-08-2021
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report has found an increasing number of women are having children later in life. More Australian
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Hospital grade antenatal care without leaving home HealthTimes - 30-07-2021
A trial of antenatal care provided remotely to expectant mothers at home has shown the level of care is as good as a face-to-face consultation, including the identification
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Victorian women support idea of egg freezing as employee benefit HealthTimes - 19-07-2021
A Monash University study into the concept of egg freezing as an employee benefit has revealed almost half of the 656 Victorian women surveyed believe it would be appropriate
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Mothers and babies can be saved by controlling caesarean deliveries HealthTimes - 02-07-2021
A 30-year global study led by University of Queensland researchers has found rates of childbirth by caesarean section are rising and exceeding safe levels in many developing
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Water injections could be used to relieve labour pains HealthTimes - 18-06-2021
The effectiveness of using sterile water injections for labour contraction pain will be tested by an international collaboration of researchers, thanks to federal funding.
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Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths HealthTimes - 01-06-2021
Scientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as climates change.
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APA calls for funding to prevent third and fourth degree pereneal tears Nicole Madigan - 07-05-2021
More education is required during the antenatal care process around options to reduce third and fourth degree perineal tears, according to the APA, who says not enough women
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New national standard to reduce perineal trauma at birth Haley Williams - 03-05-2021
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released a national Third
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Australian women to benefit from national standard to reduce perineal trauma at birth HealthTimes - 22-04-2021
In a momentous leap forward for women’s health in Australia, a new national standard of care released today will reduce the risk of women experiencing a serious tear
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Turning stillbirth and other birth trauma into empowerment HealthTimes - 01-04-2021
Women unite to share stories of overcoming deep grief, trauma, addiction and abuse and how they are using their experience to help others. Twenty eight women
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Three maternity care pathways for local women Health Times - 04-01-2021
Castlemaine women will be able to access locally-based maternity care via three distinct pathways under Castlemaine Health’s new collaborative model of care.
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Tokophobia is an extreme fear of childbirth. Here's how to recognise and treat it Health Times - 17-12-2020
Many pregnant women worry about birth. Some, however, suffer from a much more serious condition called tokophobia: a severe and unreasoning dread of childbirth,
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Most women who give birth in Australia are monitored with CTG. But it might not be the best approach Health Times - 17-12-2020
Pregnant women rightly expect that when they’re in labour, medical staff will observe them and their baby closely, and can deal with any potential problems
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Study shows motherhood changes brain structure AAP - 02-12-2020
Motherhood can reap benefits for the human brain as it ages, with a study finding that women who parent more children show younger patterns of brain function.
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Barriers to connecting with support for older women Health Times - 13-11-2020
Getting help with small home tasks that are not supported by available services is among factors affecting quality of life for older women living alone, new research has found.
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