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Prescribing contraception is a core part of primary care practice. A patient’s co-morbidities and concurrent medicines can influence... View Article
Condoms are the only form of contraception that protects against both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy.... View Article
Oral contraceptive pills are a safe and effective contraceptive method widely used in New Zealand. For patients using a combined... View Article
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injections are a form of hormonal contraception administered every 13 weeks for optimal effect.... View Article
Long-acting reversible contraceptives include progestogen (levonorgestrel) implants and copper or levonorgestrel intrauterine... View Article
Primary ovarian insufficiency is the loss of ovarian function before age 40 years, resulting in menstrual irregularities and menopausal... View Article
The consequences of perinatal depression* can be severe. Suicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality† in New Zealand and... View Article
Community pharmacists are a key point of contact for women seeking advice about medicines use in pregnancy. While non-pharmacological... View Article
Pregnancy is a time when women are likely to engage with a number of different healthcare professionals. Effective communication... View Article
From 1 November, 2019, levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs; also known as levonorgestrel intrauterine systems or LIUS),... View Article
Antiepileptic medicines reduce the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy and are sometimes used as part of the management of... View Article
From 1 October, 2018, the New Zealand Formulary (NZF) will replace the current pregnancy and breast-feeding advice, which is based... View Article
Vaccination against human papillomaviruses (HPV) is fully subsidised for girls and young women to reduce their risk of cervical... View Article
Changes to the funding criteria for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine (Boostrix) came into effect on 1 August,... View Article
Hyperglycaemia during pregnancy is associated with a range of adverse outcomes which can affect both mother and child, and can... View Article
IPIF is a quality improvement programme designed to enhance the quality, accessibility, and integration of the New Zealand healthcare... View Article
This article has been archived. If you would like access to the original article please contact: editor@bpac.org.nz View Article
The current measles outbreak in New Zealand highlights the importance of maintaining high measles mumps and rubella (MMR) immunisation... View Article
This report discusses antenatal testing between January – December 2013, using the National Minimum Dataset (hospital events)... View Article
Reminder: Most broad-spectrum antibiotics do not interact with combined oral contraceptives | Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir... View Article
New Zealand is slowly emerging from its most recent outbreak of pertussis. The highest-risk period for pertussis in infants is... View Article
Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition in which endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity, causing cyclic... View Article
One in ten New Zealand women smoke during pregnancy and this figure is significantly higher among Māori and women living in lower... View Article
Nausea and vomiting are very common symptoms of early pregnancy and usually resolve by 16–20 weeks gestation (most commonly by... View Article
• New maternity referral guidelines released • Simvastatin: risk associated with high doses View Article
Most general practitioners no longer offer lead maternity care but may still be involved with the initial confirmation of pregnancy... View Article
Dabigatran to be listed | Most broad spectrum antibiotics do not affect the combined oral contraceptive | Prescription kitchen View Article
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur commonly during pregnancy. UTIs are managed more aggressively in pregnant women than in... View Article
When asthma is well controlled during pregnancy, there is little or no increased risk of adverse maternal or foetal complications.... View Article
Young people are having sex. Advice about sexual health and contraception should be considered for all adolescents, including... View Article
Although most GPs in New Zealand no longer provide lead maternity care services, general practice is encouraged to have a role... View Article
Education to improve pre-conception health should be viewed as a routine aspect of primary care for all women of reproductive age. View Article
The purpose of this journal is to examine the assessment and management of depression in women during the antenatal and postnatal... View Article
References for Depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods View Article
Depressive symptoms in the postnatal period represent a range of clinical conditions of varying severity from simple “baby blues”... View Article
Appendices for Depression in the antenatal and postnatal periods View Article
Unrecognised or untreated depression during pregnancy poses considerable risk to both the mother and the developing foetus. View Article
The Role of the GP in Termination of Pregnancy in New Zealand View Article
Termination of Pregnancy in New Zealand References View Article
The Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977 and the Crimes Act 1961 (amendments 1977 & 1978) are the basis for the... View Article
Appendix 1: Recommended methods of termination for different gestations View Article
At present in New Zealand, there are issues around equity of access. The majority of DHBs are either experiencing access issues,... View Article
The data on complications due to terminations performed in New Zealand is incomplete. Approximately 30% of women return to their... View Article
Key Concepts for Termination of Pregnancy in New Zealand View Article
Methods of Termination of Pregnancy in New Zealand View Article
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) represents the latest technology in genetic testing. However it also opens up an ethical... View Article
Pregnancy outcomes can be improved by following important nutritional guidelines; achieve a healthy body weight prior to conception... View Article
The management of two conditions that commonly, but unnecessarily, lead to discontinuation of breastfeeding are outlined. View Article
Although breastfeeding is the best option for an infant, cows’ milk based formula is recommended if breast feeding does... View Article
What side is your bread buttered on? Mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid: the debate. View Article
It is generally accepted that the use of Depo-Provera results in reduced bone mineral density (BMD). This is of particular concern... View Article
The use of HRT is associated with an increased risk of stroke, venous thromboembolism, gall bladder disease, breast cancer and... View Article
Oral contraceptives are used by 147,000 New Zealand women. This article offers guidance for managing their use in the presence... View Article
• Breakthrough Bleeding • Camphor in Pregnancy View Article
Does the "seven day rule" still apply with the concomitant use of combined oral contraceptives and all antibiotics? Serotonin... View Article
Is there an association between the use of the combined oral contraceptive and Vitamin B12 deficiency View Article
Nocturnal leg cramps are common, particularly in older people and in women who are pregnant. Is there an effective treatment?... View Article