Assisted vaginal delivery (antenatal use)

An assisted vaginal delivery is a common procedure and is usually a safe method of delivery for you and your baby.

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Giving birth - contractions

Contractions are the tightening of the muscles in your uterus. They tend to become longer, stronger and more frequent as your labour progresses.

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Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

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Pain relief during labour

Learn what natural and medical options are available to you to relieve pain during labour and how your birth support partner can help you.

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Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth.

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Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone that plays an important role in both the female and male reproductive system.

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Periods while breastfeeding

Many factors determine when your period will return if you're breastfeeding. Learn more about how breastfeeding affects your menstrual cycle.

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Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury

Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury can happen if you fall or sit on hard surfaces. Learn to manage your pain with self care and when to see your doctor.

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Painful sex for women

Experiencing pain or discomfort during vaginal sex is fairly common. Learn about some health conditions that can cause pain during intercourse.

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Von Willebrand disease

Von Willebrand disease is a genetic bleeding disorder where people have a blood clotting factor is either absent, low or defective.

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Pethidine

Pethidine is an opioid pain-relief medicine that your doctor can prescribe. Find out more about pethidine, how it works and possible side effects.

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Bladder prolapse

A prolapsed bladder (cystocoele) develops when the bladder bulges into your vaginal wall. This may cause problems, but can be treated.

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Depression in women

Depression is a serious mental health condition affecting how you think, feel and behave. It is more common in women than men for a range of reasons.

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TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

TENS machine delivers a small electrical current to the body through electrodes attached to the skin. TENS, is a form of pain relief without medicine. Find out more about TENS.

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The role of a nurse

Nurses work with people to help prevent disease, maintain health and treat any existing health problems. Find out more about what nurses do here.

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Blood transfusion

Blood transfusion is a safe procedure. Find out about the different types, why you might need a blood transfusion and what happens when you receive it.

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Group B streptococcal infection

Group B streptococcal (GBS) infection is a bacterial infection. Find out about prevention, symptoms and treatment, including in babies and pregnancy.

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Female reproductive system

The female reproductive system includes organs such as the uterus (womb), ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina, as well as hormones.

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Anal care

It can be distressing if problems with normal anal function occur. Good anal hygiene, along with improving your diet may help reduce risk of pain and discomfort. Learn more about anal care here.

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Anal fissure

An anal fissure is a small tear or split in the skin that lines the anus. Learn what causes anal fissures and how to prevent them.

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Pituitary gland and hormones

Your pituitary gland is found in your brain and is considered your body’s ‘master gland’. Learn more about the role of your pituitary gland here.

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Red blood cells

Red blood cells carry oxygen around your body and transport carbon dioxide to your lungs. Learn more about how your red blood cells work.

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Rectocele

A rectocele happens when your rectum bulges into your back vaginal wall. Find out about the symptoms, getting care and possible treatments here.

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Bartholin’s cysts

Bartholin's cysts can develop if the ducts of the Bartholin's glands, found inside the vagina, become blocked. Learn about the causes and treatment.

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Vaginismus

Vaginismus occurs when the muscles around your vagina tighten involuntarily. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments for vaginismus.

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Faecal incontinence

Faecal incontinence is when you have trouble controlling your bowel. Find out about the symptoms, causes, self-care and other treatments.

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Alopecia (Hair loss)

Hair loss (known as alopecia) can be distressing. Before you can treat your hair loss, it's important to understand the cause. Learn more here.

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Difficulty reaching female orgasm

Many females don't always orgasm during sexual activity. If this upsets you, find out what you can try to reach orgasm and where you can get help.

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a virus that can cause serious liver disease in an infected person. The hepatitis C virus is usually transmitted when blood from an infected person enters the bloodstream of another person.

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Prolapsed uterus

Read about prolapsed uterus — when your uterus (womb) slowly drops down toward the opening of your vagina — including causes, symptoms and treatment.

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