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Follow the links below to find information on pregnancy, the health of pregnant women and their unborn children.
Updated September 2008
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Antibiotics and Pregnancy
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Links to information about the effects of taking antibiotics during pregnancy.
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Diet and Pregnancy
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Links to information on the effects of diet and the importance of proper nutrition in pregnancy.
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Exercise and Pregnancy
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Links to information on exercising and keeping fit during pregnancy.
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Harmful Effects in Pregnancy
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Links to information on the potential harmful effects of alcohol, smoking, drugs and other chemicals in pregnancy.
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Hormones and Pregnancy
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Links to information about hormones and pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Complications
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Links to information on potential pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes, stretchmarks, and morning sickness.
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Pregnancy Support Services
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Links to information on pregnancy support services, including maternal health, antenatal and postnatal care, and midwifery services
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Tests During Pregnancy
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Second baby
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A new baby arriving in the family brings big changes for everyone, particularly for your other child.
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Sep 2008
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Nursery - getting ready for baby
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There is much confusing information and advice about what you need to buy or borrow to prepare for your baby's arrival.
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Aug 2008
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Getting pregnant
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myDr
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Getting pregnant is easy for some, but for others it can be a long and difficult journey.
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Jun 2008
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Pregnancy - immunisations
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Immunisation provides protection from some infections that can cause serious illnesses for pregnant women, their unborn babies and young children.
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Jun 2008
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Pregnancy - antenatal checks of your baby
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Better Health Channel
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The Family Birth Centre at the Mercy Hospital for Women has produced an innovative series of diagrams that demonstrate what the midwife is doing during antenatal checks.
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Apr 2008
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Preconception
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Queensland Health
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Talk to your doctor about healthy eating, vitamin and mineral supplements, healthy weight, exercise, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, What tests may be needed before you get pregnant and other health Other problems or concerns you may have. That means you may not even know you're pregnant until you're more than 3 weeks pregnant. Queensland Health Health Information Directory Home HID : Women's Health : Pregnancy and Childbirth Topic: Preconception Description Conception occurs about 2 weeks before your period is due.
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Apr 2008
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Interventions for emergency contraception
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Emergency contraception is using a drug or copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. This is for backup, not regular contraception. Mifepristone and levonorgestrel are very effective with few adverse effects, and ar...
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Feb 2008
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Your changing relationship
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A guide to making pregnancy as enjoyable and positive as possible for both you and your partner.
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Dec 2007
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Changing body and emotions
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A guide to how pregnancy might make your mind and body feel.
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Dec 2007
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Relationships - when partners become parents
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Better Health Channel
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The birth of your first child significantly changes your life and your relationship. It is worth considering how becoming parents will affect you and your partner, and how to prepare for this exciting and demanding time. Your relationship can be a great source of strength and support.
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Nov 2007
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Teeth and pregnancy
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Better Health Channel
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Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, including gum disease and increased risk of tooth decay. Proper hygiene at home and professional help from your dentist will ensure that your teeth remain healthy throughout the pregnancy.
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Nov 2007
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Preparing your family
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Getting your parents and your other children ready for the birth of a new baby.
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Nov 2007
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Pregnancy testing
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Better Health Channel
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The typical pregnancy test checks a woman's blood or urine for the presence of a substance called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This is a hormone made by the placenta. When this hormone is present, it usually indicates that the woman is pregnant.
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Oct 2007
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Pregnancy - week by week
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Better Health Channel
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The length of the average pregnancy (gestation) is counted as 40 weeks, starting from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period. The unborn baby's development can be followed week by week throughout the pregnancy.
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Aug 2007
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Preconception health
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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The preconception period is an ideal time to prepare for pregnancy and parenthood. This factsheet will examine dietary changes, the use of stimulants and medications, medical issues, hazards and emotional wellbeing.
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May 2007
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Getting ready to be a mum
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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How to prepare your body, life and finances for becoming a new parent.
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May 2007
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Pregnancy tests - chorionic villus sampling
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Better Health Channel
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a pregnancy test that checks the baby for genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome. A small sample of the placenta is taken via needle and examined in a laboratory.
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Mar 2007
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What to expect
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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An introduction to how pregnancy will affect you and your relationships, and preparing for being a parent.
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Aug 2006
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