Hormones
30 Nov 2009
Cervical Mucus Monitoring Methods of Birth Control
The cervical mucus monitoring methods of contraception are methods for preventing pregnancy which rely on a woman monitoring changes in her cervical mucus throughout the…
Hormones
26 Nov 2009
Calendar Based Methods of Contraception
Calendar based contraceptive methods prevent pregnancy by determining the fertile periods during the menstrual cycle and avoiding sexual intercourse or using alternative contraceptive methods on those…
Children's health
27 Sep 2009
Who is present at a birth?
In Australia, obstetricians, GP-obstetricians, or midwives may deliver babies. In teaching hospitals, midwifery or medical students, as well as junior doctors or trainee obstetricians may…
Children's health
27 Sep 2009
Birth Statistics
Birth statistics for Australia, including average age of mothers, where childbirth takes place, types of delivery, multiple birth statistics, baby gender statistics, preterm and post-term…
Diseases
26 Sep 2009
Placenta praevia
In placenta praevia, the placenta grows in an incorrect position, covering the opening of the uterus. It typically causes painless vaginal bleeding.
Diseases
26 Sep 2009
Placental abruption (abruptio placentae)
Placental abruption is a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery, causing bleeding.
Children's health
18 Sep 2009
Bonding With Your Baby During Pregnancy
Bonding with a baby during pregnancy refers to a process through which a pregnant woman experiences feelings and emotions for her foetus, interacts with her…
Children's health
13 Sep 2009
Vaginal Delivery
Vaginal birth is the delivery of a baby from the uterus (womb), out through the vagina.
Children's health
25 Aug 2009
Breastfeeding as a Contraceptive Method (Lactational Amenorrhoea Method)
Lactational amenorrhoea is a method of contraception based on the natural phase of infertility that occurs with breastfeeding shortly after birth which is due to low…
