E117 – Hypertension in pregnancy

Laura Beaton speaks with Emma Mason, lecturer in sexual and reproductive health, about the latest changes in contraceptive products in Australia. They outline key practice points for selecting appropriate contraception and managing adverse effects, as well as some useful resource ... Show More

Jo Cheah chats to dermatologist Jonathan Chan about the latest therapies for psoriasis. Jonathan outlines the different treatments for mild to moderate and moderate to severe psoriasis, and when to refer patients to a non-GP specialist. They discuss the benefits and risks associa ... Show More

Dhineli Perera talks to pharmacists Amy Legg and Tony Lai about their paper on the safe and effective use of vancomycin. They discuss the evolution of vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring, including trough concentrations, and demystify AUC monitoring. They cover current recomme ... Show More

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Alexandra Jean Sinclair about disease course and long-term outcomes in pregnant women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Read the related article in Neurology®. 

We now know that what you do when you’re pregnant has profound implications for the health of your baby, and yourself. But the information and advice surrounding pregnancy is seemingly never-ending and often contradictory. What does a healthy pregnancy actually look like? Should ... Show More

In the second episode of Mother Tongue, the MT mama's chat about finding out they were pregnant, their pregnancy experiences and preparing for their babies' arrival.Discover how Ellis told her husband she was pregnant on UAE Father’s Day, how Jess enjoyed dressing her b ... Show More

High blood pressure is a common condition, which can cause serious health problems. So how do we get it under control? This episode features audio from What the New Blood Pressure Range Guidelines Mean, How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Lifestyle Changes, and Fasting to ... Show More

Dr. Gael Abou Ghannam is an Obstetric Gynecologist specialized in fertility preservation, in this episode she busts some major myths related to periods and exercise. She talks about the best times to exercise during our cycle, how to reduce PMS symptoms, and ways to increase fert ... Show More

The incidence of gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes in pregnancy is increasing and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Denice Feig, MD MSc, professor of medicine at the University of Toronto and Head of the Diabetes and Endocrine in Pregnancy Program at Mount Sin ... Show More

Parijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served ... Show More

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a silent yet prevalent health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Often going unnoticed until significant damage has been done, hypertension can lead to severe cardiovascular complications if not properly manage ... Show More