Most women will go on to have a healthy pregnancy, however sometimes a baby can be at risk of chromosomal disorders. The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT for short) is offered in the first trimester to provide a pregnant woman with more information about her unborn baby. In particular, the NIPT
Did you know the menstrual cycle doesn’t end when the bleeding stops? While you’re counting down the days until you can live free of pain and a bloody mess, your body is prepping for more acrobatics. There are four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstrual phase follicular phase ovulation phase
What is Vitamin D and Why Is It So Important in Pregnancy? Vitamins are essential, organic compounds that our bodies need to thrive, and are mostly found in food, apart from vitamin D, which is mostly sourced directly from sunlight. It is one of the most essential vitamins and so
Choosing what underwear you’re going to buy usually comes down to two things: comfort and style. Sometimes we go for both, other times, one completely over the other. But what we also need to consider is our lady parts when investing in new underwear. So why does your underwear
The IUD is Now Australia’s Most Popular Contraception Oral contraceptives, which transformed society when they were first available, seem to be losing traction among Australian women as other forms of birth control have become more popular. There are a few reasons for the pill’s fall in popularity, but the
By The Time I Reached 35, I was in Perimenopause From my very first period I was on a 28-day menstrual cycle. By the end of my 20s, my periods had become incredibly irregular, scanty and painless. I had my children young and considered my family complete. I hadn’t been
Iron Deficieny Anaemia and the Importance of B12. Did 2020 leave you feeling physically and mentally depleted? You’re certainly not alone. As healthcare workers we witnessed a spike in acute mental and physical health in 2020, more than any in previous years. So perhaps it’s time to have some routine
Ovarian Cysts An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac formed in or on the ovaries. They are quite common and usually develop during ovulation. Do you ever suffer from mid-cycle cramps? This is likely to be an attribute of ovulation, or an ovarian cyst. Many women with ovarian cysts don’t
Oh, Hello Stretch Marks. Thank you for interrupting my once flawless skin. And whilst I acknowledge myself as a warrior-princess for growing life for the last nine months, I really don’t appreciate your lingering. Can you leave now? Okay, so Doctor Google has informed me that I am stuck with
When we talk about the ABC of skincare it’s rather simple. We are going right back to the basics – the ABC of skincare is SPF. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. The number we see next to SPF demonstrates the length of time skin it would take for your
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