November 2008
10 posts
Dinoprostone →
Dinoprostone is a prescription medication that doctors use to induce labor in pregnant women. It works by helping the cervix to open and uterus to contract. It is placed in the vagina by…
Sex During and After Pregnancy →
If you are pregnant you may be wondering if it is safe to continue having sex during pregnancy. Find out about it here
Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy →
Finding a midwife
Choosing who is going to care for you and your baby during pregnancy, birth and for the first few weeks of your baby’s life is one of the most important decisions you will make in early pregnancy.
Don’t feel rushed into making this decision. Talk to friends and family about their experiences but remember choices for childbirth have changed in New Zealand in the past few years. Read...
Birth Defects and Hairspray →
Women who are pregnant and exposed to hairspray have a higher risk of having a baby with genital birth defects. A new study found that beauticians and hairdressers had more than a doubled…
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I →
Spinal muscular atrophy type I is a rare genetic disorder that is also known as Werdnig-Hoffman disease, infantile spinal muscular atrophy, spinal muscular atrophy I, SMA type I, and SMA…
Weight Loss Surgery Before Pregnancy →
Women who become pregnant after undergoing weight loss surgery tend to be healthier and less likely to have complications, compared to obese women. Obese women have more problems…
Birth Defects and Fertility Treatment →
A new study has found that fertility treatments raise the risk of birth defects. Every pregnancy holds a 3% risk of birth defects, but with a fertility treatment, like in vitro…
Preconceptional Health →
A preconceptional health visit helps to ensure that you are prepared physically for a pregnancy and that your baby will be as healthy as possible. For most women, the first prenatal care visit…