Dr Michael van der Griend is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at North Shore Private Hospital, he has a special interest in pregnancy management including high risk pregnancies and infertility. Below he writes about screening options for chromosomal disorders. The incidence of chromosomal disorders increases as a woman ages. Downs Syndrome, where the baby carries an …

We all know women’s bodies are amazing and strong, capable of creating and sustaining life. But once our little creations are born our bodies need a chance to rest and recover. Each pregnancy and birth is different for every woman, but studies show some gentle exercise can help your journey to motherhood and beyond. So, …

Dr Colin Walsh has recently published an article on bed-rest in the Australian New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The idea of placing pregnant women on “bed-rest” dates back more than a century. We now know that it doesn’t prevent obstetric complications and actually causes harm. Despite this, bed-rest is still being used widely in …