pregnancy
Fullife project to reduce maternal deaths
The Fullife Foundation recently built two facilities in Ethiopia which will help reduce maternal deaths “We have built two maternal waiting rooms (through World Vision) in Samre, Ethiopia that will …
Pregnancy tests removed from market: TGA
Some pregnancy tests have been removed from the Australian market following a TGA review The TGA has completed a review of all human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy self-test kits on …
NT decriminalises abortion and legalises access to RU486
Meanwhile there is continued pressure on the NSW and Queensland governments to follow in NT’s footsteps The Northern Territory Parliament has passed legislation decriminalising and legalising abortion, as well as extending …
Positive birth outcomes for flu vaccine during pregnancy
An Aussie study has found reassuring evidence of flu vaccine safety during pregnancy, but some mums still have concerns The cohort study led by the Menzies School of Health Research …
We’ve all heard about postnatal depression, but what about antenatal depression?
We’ve all heard about postnatal depression, but what about antenatal depression? Stephanie Brown, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute We all know and hear a lot about postnatal depression, but what about …
Barriers to pertussis jabs in pregnancy: study
A new study has shown the need for better patient information to combat the low uptake of whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy in New Zealand The research1 from University of Otago …
Fish oil during pregnancy reduces childhood asthma
A longitudinal, randomised, double-blind study shows a 32% reduced risk for asthma in children whose mothers took fish oil supplements during third trimester A large study published in the New …
First interns to start intern year with flu jab accreditation
University of Sydney Master of Pharmacy graduates undertake accredited influenza vaccination training Recently registered intern pharmacists from the University of Sydney’s Master of Pharmacy degree program this week completed the …
Flu jab in pregnancy not linked to autism spectrum disorders
A large study has found no evidence of a link between flu vaccination during pregnancy and an increased risk of children developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Researchers looked at the …
Health Check: are cosmetics containing Vitamin A safe during pregnancy?
Health Check: are cosmetics containing Vitamin A safe during pregnancy? Ian Musgrave, University of Adelaide Cosmetics promise us many things, but could certain types of skin-care products containing vitamin A …
ACT pharmacies in new pregnancy quit smoking program
Community pharmacies in Canberra will take part in an innovative program to help pregnant women quit smoking, says the Guild. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia – ACT Branch – has …
Health Check: what can you eat to help ease ‘morning’ sickness in pregnancy?
Health Check: what can you eat to help ease ‘morning’ sickness in pregnancy? Rebecca Charlotte Reynolds, UNSW Australia Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is mistakenly known as “morning” sickness. Mistakenly, …