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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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Pain management in babies
Babies can experience pain, but they can't tell you how they are feeling. Learn the signs that your baby might be in pain and how you can help to soothe 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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Non-medical pain relief during labour
Find out about the non-medical pain relief options for when you are in labour, and which types may be suitable and available for you.
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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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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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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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Planned or elective caesarean
There are important things to consider if you are having a planned or elective caesarean such as what happens during and after the procedure.
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Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a procedure that can be done during a vaginal birth. Read about when and why an episiotomy may be needed and recovery.
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