Canberra Fetal Assessment Centre

Distress, Depression and Anxiety during Pregnancy and following Birth

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:28:18 GMT

*Source - Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)

High Blood Pressure and Preeclampsia During Pregnancy

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:28:17 GMT

*Source - Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)

Travelling during pregnancy

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:28:16 GMT

*Source - Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)

Exercise in pregnancy: a MUST!

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:39:00 GMT

*Source - Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)

Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:02:00 GMT

It is a form of diabetes that affect pregnant women, in the majority of cases blood glucose levels can be managed with regular monitoring and an active healthy lifestyle. New guidelines in Australia test all pregnant women at 26 weeks duration with a GTT(glucose tolerance test), it will take about […]

Preventing Premature Birth

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:58:00 GMT

Dealing with an extremely premature birth is a major challenge. While not all forms of prematurity can be prevented, there are steps we can take.

Identifying Risk Factors"

History of gynecological surgery

Uterine malformations

Previous childbirth before 34 weeks

Actions to Take:

Regular check-ups during pregnancy

Measuring cervical length through routine ultrasound scans

Early infection detection and treatment, starting with a urine sample at your first pregnancy appointment

Lifestyle Modifications:

Quitting smoking

Maintaining dental health to prevent preterm birth (refer to our section on tooth brushing)

Achieving a healthy lifestyle and weight loss for a healthier BMI

Treatment Options:

Probiotics (see following section)

Discussing the use of progesterone with your healthcare provider

Administering steroids when the baby is viable and there's a high risk of premature birth

In select cases, a cervical suture may be considered to extend the pregnancy.

Pregnancy and Dental Health

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:54:00 GMT

Dental infection is a very preventable cause of severe prematurity. Make sure that you and your family have at least annual dental check-ups. It is also important to brush your teeth correctly. How to brush your teeth Flossing is almost the most important part of looking after your teeth You […]

Ways to Prevent and Limit Infection

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:46:00 GMT

Ensure hand hygiene by washing with soap and flowing water, especially when you're down with a cold or before meal preparation.
Always cough or sneeze into a tissue and dispose of it immediately.
Avoid sharing items like cups and cutlery.
If you're feeling sick, stay home, and do the same for ill children when going for medical appointments.
Keeping up with vaccinations, such as getting the flu shot at the beginning of winter and staying current with your whooping cough vaccine, is an effective strategy to reduce the spread of infections.