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Helping kids with medical procedures and hospital stays
Many children are worried by doctors, operations and hospital visits. Learn how you can help your child cope with medical procedures and comfort them.
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Abortion - surgical and medical options
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. If you decide to have an abortion, there are 2 options – surgical or medical.
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Cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Find out what cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments are safe during pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding.
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MS-2 Step (medical abortion medicine)
MS-2 Step is taken for medical abortion. It includes 2 medicines: mifepristone and misoprostol, which terminate (end) the pregnancy.
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Non-medical pain relief during labour
There are many ways to relieve labour pain without medicines. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Learn about the different options to help choose one or more that suit you.
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Understanding informed consent and your rights when having a baby
Informed consent is needed for all treatment or procedures, unless it is an emergency. Read on to learn more about informed consent in Australia.
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Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a procedure performed during labour to assist with the delivery of your baby.
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Sepsis in babies and children
Sepsis happens when the body reacts to an infection by damaging itself. It is a medical emergency and urgent medical attention is essential.
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Epidural
Epidural is highly effective local anaesthetic procedure includes injecting anaesthetic around the spinal nerves in your lower back to block pain from contraction.
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Prenatal screening (genetic screening in pregnancy)
Prenatal screening tests assess the chance of some medical problems your baby may have. Your healthcare provider can help decide if they're a good idea.
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