Breech Babies: Causes, Risks and Management
As you near your due date it’s normal for your baby to be positioned in the womb head first toward the birth canal. This is often referred to as a cephalic presentation.
Ultrasounds During Your Pregnancy
Read on for an outline of each of the ultrasounds performed during pregnancy and their intended purpose.
Antenatal Classes at Frances Perry House
Frances Perry House conducts childbirth education and early parenting classes. Information about how to book in is provided by Frances Perry House when you receive your hospital registration paperwork.
Antenatal Timeline: Pregnancy Week by Week
Discover the antenatal timeline and what you can expect when working with Dr Jonathan Nettle and his team.
Group B Streptococcus and Your Baby
Group B streptococci (GBS) are bacteria that occur naturally in the vagina and bowel in about 15% of women. Carrying Group B Streptococcus is normal and rarely harmful to healthy, non-pregnant women.
Experiencing Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a specific type of diabetes that occurs due to pregnancy. It affects about 15% of pregnancies.
What Happens if My Baby is Overdue?
It is common for pregnant women to go beyond their due date and only about five per cent of babies arrive on the day itself.
Genetic Screening and Testing in Pregnancy
Genetic screening and testing aims to give parents more information about potential future risk and about their unborn baby.