Pregnancy

1. Free medical benefits for poor women eyed by House bill (Yehey!) A bill that seeks to look after the health and well-being of poor women in the country has been filed in Congress. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:19:16 GMT 2. Conlan not guaranteeing Barkly maternity ward (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) The Northern Territory Opposition spokesman for health will not commit to pushing for maternity services in Tennant Creek. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:27:04 GMT 3. Smoking during first pregnancy could affect second child: study (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) For decades, doctors have warned of the dangers of smoking during pregnancy, but there is disturbing evidence today that the damage from smoking may last much longer than previously feared. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:57:44 GMT 4. Scientists trial oestrogen in treating women with schizophrenia (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Australian scientists are taking a novel approach in treating women with schizophrenia. They have just published the findings of a clinical trial using the female hormone oestrogen. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:50:42 GMT 5. Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to schizophrenia: research (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Researchers at the University of Queensland say they have found a link between low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy and schizophrenia. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:55:56 GMT