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What is gestational diabetes?
Around 5-10 per cent of women are affected by gestational diabetes.
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Pregnancy and your blood type
The blood type and Rh factor of a pregnant woman and the father of her baby has all kinds of implications for their unborn child.
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What so many women get wrong about dentist visits in pregnancy
Women are being urged to pay attention to their dental health during pregnancy after a nationwide survey had worrying results.
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‘Slapped cheek’ syndrome: common rash in kids, more sinister in pregnant women
When a pregnant woman is infected, the likelihood that her foetus will be infected is about 50 per cent.
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Many pregnancy multivitamins ‘a waste of money’: report
A new report says that despite advertiser's claims, pregnancy multivitamins do not boost the health of mothers and babies.
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Boys more likely to be born prematurely
New results show there may be a need for specific interventions tailored to male and female babies.
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What are the risks of drinking before you know you’re pregnant?
With high rates of unplanned pregnancies, early pregnancy is likely to be the period of highest intake of alcohol for women who are unaware of their pregnancy.
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How bread has improved health
Bread is better than ever in Australia, with a new report finding it successful in combating birth defects.
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Blood test developed to predict premature birth
A blood test to predict the risk of premature birth as early as 18 weeks in to pregnancy can detect signs even before symptoms present, according to international researchers.
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Surprise for mum after ectopic pregnancy diagnosis
A rare occurrence means Sadie Brittle still has a baby on the way, despite having surgery for an ectopic pregnancy.
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What medications can pregnant women take?
For most women, forgoing anything that poses a risk to the baby is a no-brainer. But what about medication?
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Pregnant teens smoking in hope of having small babies: study
Pregnant teenagers are smoking in the hope it will result in them having smaller babies, according to new research.
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80,000 babies missing out on whooping cough protection
Tens of thousands of mums are missing the chance to protect their babies from whooping cough when they're most vulnerable, in the first two months of life.
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