Three questions you need to ask when choosing an IVF clinic. What Are the Clinic’s Success Rates? Your clinic should quote their success rate as Live Birth Rate (LBR), that is a baby in your arms, not just their pregnancy rate (positive pregnancy test) or clinical pregnancy rate (fetal heart rate pattern detected on early…
Incontinence- Effective Management and Prevention Incontinence is a common problem which affects both men and women, young and old. As physiotherapists we often see patients who suffer from incontinence as a result of pregnancy, after childbirth or during menopause. Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma and some others, can also contribute to incontinence. Even if…
I was recently asked the question: “What is an obstetrician’s role during pregnancy and childbirth?” This article is about what is an obstetrician, the role of the obstetrician and how this role differs for private and public patients. Before answering that question, I should mention what an obstetrician is. An obstetrician is a specialist medical…
Pregnancy is a key part of many women’s life. Your dental health before and during the pregnancy can have an effect on your growing child and of course your own dental health. The best treatment is of course prevention, so anyone planning on having children would be well advised to have a full dental check…
According to figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last year, more women over the age of 40 are having babies compared to previous years. Making it more important to make sure that you choose the right doctor for you when deciding to have a baby. With so much choice out there it is important…