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Pilates in Pregnancy

Pilates is an ideal exercise during pregnancy as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.

Sexuality after childbirth

Sexuality After Childbirth information: Sexual changes after childbirth are common. Here is some information on when to engage in sex after childbirth, and changes in a woman's body after childbirth.

Medical form for ordering blood tests, stethoscope and pen

Gestational diabetes mellitus (pregnancy diabetes)

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance that is first diagnosed during pregnancy (gestation). It is a temporary condition that usually disappears after pregnancy. However, for some women the condition becomes chronic. Without treatment, it may lead to...

Alcohol binges early in pregnancy increase risk of infant oral clefts

A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of […]

Minimising birth defect risk for pregnant women with epilepsy

Women taking antiepileptic drugs and planning a pregnancy are advised to prepare well ahead of conception to reduce the risk […]

Obstetricians often overlook alcohol consumption in pregnancy

One in every two pregnant Australian woman still consume alcohol during pregnancy, according to a study in the Australian and […]

Study on the efficacy and safety of pregabalin monotherapy in patients with fib…

The purpose of the study was to assess the efficacy and safety of pregabalin monotherapy in patients with fibromyalgia in […]

Pregnancy may help protect against bladder cancer

Pregnancy seems to confer some protection against bladder cancer in mice, scientists have found. Female mice that had never become […]

New blood clot guidelines for pregnant women

New evidence-based guidelines address the prevention and management of thrombosis in key patient populations and reinforce recommendations related to the […]