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Menopausal hormone therapy

WEBMenopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is a treatment for problematic menopausal symptoms (hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness). It is very effective for treating these symptoms but many women choose not to take hormone therapy and it is not suitable for some women. Menopause is a normal life event. It is thought to occur because the ovaries

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Vitamin D and pregnancy

WEBVitamin D helps to maintain your muscle and bone strength and helps your body to absorb calcium from food. In pregnancy, vitamin D also helps to develop your baby’s bones. If you have a vitamin D deficiency it can affect the amount of calcium your baby has in their bones. In severe deficiency this can cause a bone deformity called rickets.

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Food safety during pregnancy

WEBFoods you can safely eat during pregnancy and those to avoid. Thoroughly cooked meat and chicken are safe. Store leftovers in fridge, use within 24 hours and reheat thoroughly. Hot takeaway chicken is safe if freshly cooked and still hot. Store leftovers in fridge as soon as possible or within 2 hours.

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Health Care Worker Pregnant

WEB45% of neonates will exhibit localised skin, eye and/or mouth disease (SEM) disease. 30-50% develop disseminated disease and/ or central nervous system involvement. Mortality rate can be quite high in these groups. Parvovirus B19. Known as “slapped cheek disease”.

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Breastfeeding and using a supply line

WEBDISCLAIMER This factsheet provides general information only. For specific advice about your baby or your healthcare needs, you should seek advice from your health professional. The Royal Women’s Hospital does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage arising from your reliance on this factsheet instead of seeing a health professional.

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Endometriosis-information for women

WEBEndometriosis is a common condition that affects about ten percent of women. It is a condition where tissue, similar to the inner lining of the uterus is found in other sites around the body. Most often endometriosis is found in the pelvis and can affect the reproductive organs. Deposits of endometriosis can cause a number of symptoms such as

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Nausea and Vomiting

WEBThis is associated with electrolyte abnormalities and dehydration. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy usually begins at 6-7 weeks of gestation, peaks at around 9 weeks of gestation, and resolves in most cases by 12-14 weeks. In up to 20% of pregnancies, symptoms continue beyond 20 weeks (1). Despite being commonly known as “morning sickness

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Miscarriage: Management

WEBMiscarriage Management. 1. Purpose. Miscarriage is usually a distressing experience. Emotional support and care is essential throughout the course of assessment, decision-making and treatment. For many women who have been diagnosed with a miscarriage, the options of care are: expectant management, medical management or surgical …

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Shoulder Dystocia Guideline

WEB2. Definitions. Shoulder dystocia: disproportion between the bisacromial diameter of the fetus and the antero-posterior diameter of the pelvic inlet, the anterior shoulder of the fetus becoming impacted behind the symphysis pubis. Less commonly the posterior shoulder can impact on the maternal sacral promontory.

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Breast and Nipple Thrush

WEB1. Purpose. This guideline provides details for the diagnosis and management of women with breast and nipple thrush (Candida) at the Women’s. 2. Definitions. Breast and nipple thrush is the over-growth of Candida species, on the nipples and in breast ducts, which can cause significant breast and nipple pain. There are over 20 species of

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Bariatric Care Guideline

WEBEstablishing guidelines for bariatric patient care serves two purposes. Firstly, for optimal patient care and second as a risk reduction strategy for staff in terms of safe manual handling. This guideline should be read in conjunction with the Manual Handling of Patients guidelines: Smart Move Program. 2.

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Mapping the hospital and health service workforce

WEBFigure 3: MARAM and SHRFV practice levels for Departments and Staff (in hospitals and health services) for working with adults who use family violence. In preparation for Phase 2 MARAM prescription in April 2021, SHRFV developed an approach to MARAM workforce mapping which is unique to hospitals and health services.

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Female Genital Mutilation Cutting

WEB1. Purpose. This guideline outlines the appropriate care of women and girls who have previously undergone female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). This care is provided in the knowledge that: The practice of FGM/C is internationally recognised as a form of human rights abuse. The practice of FGM/C is illegal in Australia.

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Vitamin D Testing and Management

WEB1. Purpose. This clinical guideline supports the testing and management of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women at the Women’s, and the early management of their infants. 2. Definitions. Vitamin D deficiency is a state of …

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Mapping hospital and health services’

WEBP a g e Strengthening hospital responses to family violence – V1 21 05 2020

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Strengthening hospital responses to family violence

WEBpg. 2 STRENGTHENING HOSPITAL RESPONSES TO FAMILY VIOLENCE -PROJECT MANAGEMENT GUIDE AUGUST 2020 early contact point for many people who have experienced family violence. As family violence has …

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