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Pregnant Women using e-cigarettes to quit smoking, research finds

Groundbreaking research has uncovered the number of pregnant women in New South Wales using e-cigarettes. Until now, there’s been little research and evidence on the risks of vaping while pregnant. The study found around 1.24% of pregnant Australians are turning to vaping as a way to quit smoking, and young women are among the most …

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Midwives could be Key to Preventing Alcohol & Drug use in Pregnant Women

An initiative in South Australia is exploring the role midwives can play in promoting public health measures, supporting pregnant women to abstain from drugs and alcohol. The study uses a collaborative, multi-tiered approach between experts from the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Image: Image Credit: Lisa Fotios / …

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Landmark Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women

A world-first study exploring new ways to fight anaemia in developing nations has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women, compared with daily tablets. The finding, driven by a collaboration between Australian and Malawian researchers, paves the way for more effective health policies to reduce the global health burden …

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