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Follow the links below to find information on the complications that sometimes arise during childbirth.
Reviewed December 2007
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Childbirth - pain relief options
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Better Health Channel
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Childbirth is usually a painful experience. A range of options for pain relief are available. These include drug free methods as well as medications such as nitrous oxide, pethidine and epidural anaesthesia. Each option has possible side effects and complications, which should be discussed with your doctor or midwife.
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Aug 2008
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Childbirth - medical interventions
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Better Health Channel
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Medical intervention is needed in around one out of every three births. Procedures can include induction, augmentation, episiotomy, forceps delivery or caesarean section. A pregnant woman should discuss her concerns and preferences about medical intervention with her doctor.
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Apr 2008
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Australia's mothers and babies 2005
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report is the fifteenth report providing information on births in Australia from perinatal data collections for each state and territory. The report presents demographic, pregnancy and childbirth factors of women who gave birth in 2005 and the characteristics and outcomes of their babies.
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Nov 2007
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Streptococcal infection - group B
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Better Health Channel
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Group B streptococcal bacteria can cause a wide range of illnesses. One to four out of every 1,000 newborns contract group B streptococcal infection (GBS) from their mothers during childbirth. Life-threatening complications include blood poisoning and pneumonia.
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Jun 2007
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Caesarean section
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Better Health Channel
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A caesarean section is a surgical procedure in which a baby is born through an incision (cut) made in the mother's abdominal wall and uterus. A caesarean section is usually performed when this is a safer option for the mother or baby than a vaginal birth.
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May 2007
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Premature babies
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Around 10,000 Australian babies are born prematurely every year. The reasons for premature labour are not fully understood and research is continuing into the causes and early detection. Most premature babies have no long term problems, however, this depends on how long the baby was in the womb.
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Mar 2007
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Twins - identical and fraternal
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Better Health Channel
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Twins account for over 90 per cent of multiple births. Identical twins form when a single fertilised egg (ovum) splits in two. Fraternal twins develop from two eggs fertilised by two sperm, and are no more alike than individual brothers or sisters (siblings) born at different times.
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Mar 2007
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Uterine inversion
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Better Health Channel
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Uterine inversion is a potentially life-threatening complication of childbirth. After the baby is born, the placenta fails to detach from the uterine wall. Instead, it exits the vagina and pulls the uterus inside-out.
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Feb 2007
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Indigenous mothers and their babies, Australia 2001-2004
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| Description: |
This report provides information on births to Indigenous mothers in Australia from perinatal data collections for each state and territory. The report presents demographic, pregnancy and childbirth factors of Indigenous women who gave birth in 2001-2004.
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Jan 2007
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Having a baby
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Having a baby gives you information on how to look
after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy
weeks after the birth. It's about what to expect in labour
and birth and how to make informed decisions about
your care.
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Dec 2006
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Asthma, pregnancy and breast feeding
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
If you have asthma, being pregnant or breast feeding should present no problems, providing you continue to control your asthma effectively.
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Aug 2006
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Preterm labour
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Going into labour before your 37th week of pregnancy is called preterm labour, or premature labour. Preterm labour can cause your baby to be born too soon. This can lead to a number of health problems that may affect your baby.
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Jul 2006
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Group B streptococcus and pregnancy
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Group B streptococcus (group B strep) is a common bacterium that is found in the body. It is usually harmless in adults. Sometimes, however, a woman who has group B strep can infect her baby during delivery.
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Jul 2006
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Care of women with breech presentation or previous caesarean birth
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New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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| Description: |
Summarises the latest literature to offer guidance that will provide clinicians and women with appropriate, accurate and balanced information on the risks and benefits of caesarean compared to planned vaginal delivery in those with breech presentation or previous caesarean.
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Nov 2004
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