News Tagged ‘Australia’

Drug classifications can be confusing for pregnant women

pills 150x150 Drug classifications can be confusing for pregnant womenPhysicians in Australia are asking drug regulators to change the country’s system of medication warnings for pregnant women, arguing that the current system is confusing and scares women into not taking necessary medications during pregnancy.

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Australian group to screen expectant mothers for postpartum depression

Depression initiative BeyondBlue is working in conjunction with the Australian government to push routine testing for expectant mothers to gauge their risk for suffering from postpartum depression, according to TheAge.com.au.

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