Pregnancy loss
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Pregnancy loss
Any pregnancy loss in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy is known as a miscarriage.
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Experiencing a pregnancy loss
Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy can be devastating. Remember, pregnancy loss is more common than you probably think – and it’s not your fault. This article aims to help you deal with the many emotions you will be feeling.
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Miscarriage: a guide for men | Raising Children Network
This Dads Guide to Pregnancy covers miscarriage, the grief men might experience after miscarriage, and how to support partners after pregnancy loss.
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Loss and grief
Loss and grief is a normal aspect of pregnancy yet it is not often talked about. Holding a sense of loss and grief alongside joy can feel confusing.
Read more on Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) website
Miscarriage Support - Pregnancy After Loss
Pregnancy after loss can be fraught with many conflicting emotions. We have put together a list of coping techniques that you may find helpful.
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Miscarriage
A miscarriage is the loss of a baby, usually during the first three months or "first trimester" of pregnancy.
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Pregnancy and infant loss - Health professionals and community - Maternal, child and family health
A brochure for health professionals and community with resources and information on supporting parents in their grief and loss following a pregnancy or infant loss.
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Losing weight after birth safely
Tips for losing weight after birth, including how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, setting realistic goals, breastfeeding and weight loss and when to seek help.
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Miracle Babies - Loss of your twin or triplet baby
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Pregnancy and infant loss Parents - Maternal Child & Family Health
Guideline: Maternity - Indications for Placental Guideline: Stillbirth - Management and Investigation
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Depression during pregnancy and the postnatal period
Perinatal depression refers to depression that occurs during pregnancy or the postnatal period and affects 15–20 per cent of women in Australia.
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Perinatal depression and anxiety: Evidence relating to infant cognitive and emotional development
Managing perinatal depression and anxiety is important for maternal, as well as infant, wellbeing.1 Persistent maternal stress, depression and anxiety can result in detrimental effects on infant development, both during pregnancy and postnatally.
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Gestational Diabetes
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Perinatal period and infancy | Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network
'Perinatal' generally refers to the period around the time of pregnancy and the few months after childbirth. Although most women have a positive experience at this time, for some it can be particularly challenging and stressful with the associated risk of impaired physical and mental health. It is also a critical time for their partners and families and thus is a rare opportunity to mediate to ensure good outcomes for all involved, including the next generation.
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Infertility and The Mind-Body Approach
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Depression
Depression is a mood state that is characterised by significantly lowered mood and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that are normally enjoyable. Such depressed mood is a common and normal experience in the population. However, a major depressive episode can be distinguished from this `normal’ depression by its severity, persistence, duration, and the presence of characteristic symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbances).
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Assessing the Risks of Postpartum Haemorrhage
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Puerperal (postpartum) psychosis - A guide for primary care health professionals
Puerperal psychosis (also referred to as postpartum or postnatal psychosis) is a very serious but rare mental health condition that affects 1 or 2 in every 1,000 mothers in the first few weeks after the birth of their babies. Recognising symptoms is essential as the mother is at serious risk of self-harm and there is risk of potential harm for the baby and/or other children.
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Brachial Plexus Injuries: Care and Treatment
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