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End of year greetings…
Welcome to the December, and the final issue of the GP Obstetric Shared Care Program’s newsletter for 2020. The details about the novel coronavirus cluster in Wuhan, China began to emerge as the new year 2020 began, but that the cluster would herald a catastrophic global pandemic, with dire consequences was not yet apparent. However, […]
Updated Advice for the Care ofPregnant Women
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, CONNECTING YOU WITH THE NEWS YOU NEED FORGP OBSTETRIC SHARED CARE Webinar Invitation Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of early birth: Identifying and treating the women most likely to benefit. On World Prematurity Day, we invite you to hear the latest data about Omega-3 fatty acids and prematurity and […]
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Service Helen Mayo House Webinars 2020
Updated Advice for the Care of Pregnant Women Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, CONNECTING YOU WITH THE NEWS YOU NEED FORGP OBSTETRIC SHARED CARE COVID-19, Babies and Curve Balls: Stress in perinatal families and how to help even in non-COVID times Giving birth and adjusting to a new baby is often a stressful time in itself. […]
Updated Advice for the Care of Pregnant Women
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, STATEMENT ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINES IN 2020 Influenza vaccination for pregnant women: You can access the full statement here. CLICK HERE NALHN Booking Update GP Obstetric Shared Care at NALHN will be offering women the opportunity to have their initial booking visit at a Community Outreach Clinic. The GP Obstetric Shared […]
World breastfeeding week
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week. Such an important time to reflect on practice and to think about what you could be doing to ensure the women in your care are well supported in those important days and weeks following birth. Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet […]
Perinatal Consultant Advice Line (PAL)
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, You may be aware that SA Health introduced the PAL as a state-wide communication strategy in 2009 to assist clinicians secure consultant obstetrician and/or neonatologists advice in the event of a deteriorating perinatal patient. The revised Perinatal Consultant Advice Line Flow Chart has now been reviewed and approved by the SA […]
Pregnancy Care Guidelines
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, The Department of Health is seeking GP input for the revision of the Pregnancy Care guidelines. The specific areas being addressed in this consultation round are: A Google document has been set up to assist with gathering your comments and feedback. The draft Pregnancy Care Guideline document can be accessed below or […]
Perinatal Screening for Pregnant Women
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, It is so important for pregnant women to be able to access perinatal screening, not only for DV, substance abuse or other mental health genetic predispositions but also to determine the level of surrounding support, anxiety, stress and general emotions about having a baby, particularly during COVID-19 times. A recent […]
Latest Update from RANZCOG
In light of the successful flattening of the curve in Australia and New Zealand, RANZCOG has now updated advice regarding routine antenatal care and birth. RANZCOG recognises that individual institutions and other jurisdictions will have their own protocols in place, and these should be adhered to. There remains a risk of a second wave of infection […]
