Preterm Birth Prevention
The Whole Nine Months
The Western Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Initiative is a project that Dr Meharry has been actively involved in since November 2014. The initiative aims to safely lower the rate of preterm birth by 35% over a five year period. To learn more about the initiative and preterm birth follow the link below.
Resources
Pre-Conception
Steps taken prior to conception to optimise your health can have significant and long-lasting benefits for you and your baby
Antenatal Care
Your health before and during pregnancy can impact the health of your baby. For this reason antenatal care should begin as early as possible. The purpose of antenatal care is to improve your health and the health of your baby.
Prenatal Screening
Exercise and Pregnancy
Testing during pregnancy is called prenatal screening. This testing is able to provide you with more information about your unborn baby.
Exercise and Pregnancy
Exercise and Pregnancy
Exercise and Pregnancy
There are many benefits to be gained from regular exercise during pregnancy. These include physical benefits as well as benefits to your psychological well-being
Travel and Pregnancy
Exercise and Pregnancy
Travel and Pregnancy
Many women will travel during pregnancy for work, recreation and visiting friends and relatives.
Fetal Movements
Exercise and Pregnancy
Travel and Pregnancy
You will usually start to notice your baby’s movements somewhere between 16 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. At first, they can feel quite subtle - like flutters or gentle bubbles - but they become stronger and more recognisable as your baby grows.
From around 28 weeks, you should feel regular movements every day. This is true regardless of where your placenta is positioned, and these daily movements are an important sign of your baby’s wellbeing.
Delivery & Postnatal
Breech Presentation
Breech Presentation
Breech position occurs when your baby is lying bottom first or feet first in the uterus rather than the usual head first position. In early pregnancy, a breech position is very common.
Induction of Labour
Breech Presentation
An induction of labour may be recommended when you or your baby may benefit from an early delivery.
Assisted Birth
Labour and Birth
Most babies are born without any need for assistance, but there are times when assistance may be required for the safety of the mother or baby.
Labour and Birth
The First Few Weeks Following Birth
Labour and Birth
Every labour and birth is unique and unpredictable, making it difficult to plan. There are a few things that you can do to ensure you have the best plan possible.
The First Few Weeks Following Birth
The First Few Weeks Following Birth
The First Few Weeks Following Birth
The first few weeks after birth are times of great change for both you and your baby.
The First Few Weeks Following Birth
The First Few Weeks Following Birth
These articles are a general introduction to obstetric care. They should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. If you have any questions regarding your medical care contact your GP or specialist.