Children's health
10 Dec 2009
Smoking and Passive Smoking during Pregnancy
Smoking or being exposed to tobacco smoke, either before or during pregnancy is associated with a range of poor pregnancy outcomes, including reduced fertility, an…
Men's Health
07 Dec 2009
Tips for Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is extremely common, particularly for men with heart disease, diabetes or who have been treated for prostate cancer. It affects relationships and self…
Hormones
02 Dec 2009
Fertility Awareness Contraceptive Methods
Fertility awareness contraceptive methods prevent pregnancy by relying on a woman monitoring her fertility throughout the menstrual cycle and avoiding sex on days of the cycle…
Hormones
02 Dec 2009
Contraception after childbirth and during breastfeeding
Contraception after childbirth is an important consideration as suitable methods depend on whether a woman is breastfeeding, how often she is breastfeedng and whether or…
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…
Hormones
27 Sep 2009
Fertile Days Calculator and Calendar Rhythm Method
This ovulation calculator determines the days of your menstrual cycle on which you are fertile and can conceive a baby, or should use conraception.
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…
