First trimester — Brisbane Pregnancy and babies

Omega 3 and preterm birth

What is happening in this space? Test? Supplement? Await further research?

For clinicians, Second trimester, First trimesterWendy Burton11 March 2023Omega 3 pregnancy, Omega 3 preterm birth, Preterm birth, pregnancy planning, early pregnancy, diet in pregnancy, pregnancy supplements

Is my baby growing?

A little something to try at home. It’s ok if it doesn’t work for you.

COVID19, First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimesterWendy Burton8 April 2020abdominal palpation, is my baby growing, how to check for baby's growth, antenatal care covid 19

Priorities. Slow. Easy. Kind.

Busy? Too busy? Way too busy? Perhaps it is time to reconsider your choices

Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's pageWendy Burton13 October 2019parenting advice, dr wendy burton, Be kind, slow down

Smoking is bad for you and for baby. Please quit. Help is available.

Smoking is an expensive way to ruin your health. And baby’s health. Please quit.

Beyond Pregnancy, First trimester, Preconception, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's pageWendy Burton17 September 2019dr wendy burton, quit smoking pregnancy, smoking pregnancy, quit smoking, side effects of smoking, how to use nicotine gum, can I use nicotine gum when pregnant, how to use nicotine spray, how to use nicotine lozenge, how to use nicotine patches

Just. say. no.

Truth is, babies don’t need a lot of stuff! (Nor do we….)

Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's pageWendy Burton30 June 2019parenting advice, dr wendy burton, Buying baby stuff

Relax, it is (almost always) ok to enjoy sex during pregnancy

This is such an important topic!

First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's pageWendy Burton7 April 2019dr wendy burton, sex during pregnancy, sex and miscarriage, did having sex cause my miscarriage

Vaccination facts and fiction

Let’s talk

First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimester, Beyond PregnancyWendy Burton2 February 2019dr wendy burton, vaccination, vaccine safety, vaccine and autism, vaccine failure

Genetic testing options to consider in early pregnancy

In this video Betsy Peach, Genetic Counsellor, and I discuss what some of the issues are for genetic testing available in early pregnancy.

First trimester, Partner's pageWendy Burton9 December 2018dr wendy burton, genetic testing, SMA/CF/FXS, Betsy Peach, genetic testing pregnancy, genetic testing early pregnancy, nipt

Travel in pregnancy

Is it safe? Not always. BEFORE you book, please get advice.

First trimester, Preconception, Second trimester, Third trimesterWendy Burton8 December 2018dr wendy burton, travel in pregnancy, malaria in pregnancy, zika in pregnandcy, zika in pregnancy

Antenatal education

Antenatal education — should I bother?

First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimesterWendy Burton1 December 2018dr wendy burton, birthbeat, antenatal education, antenatal classes, pregnancy education, pregnancy classes

Exercise in pregnancy

Exercise in pregnancy—is it safe?

First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimesterWendy Burton11 November 2018dr wendy burton, exercise in pregnancy, running in pregnancy, safe exercise in pregnancy, healthy pregnancy

Morning, noon and night sickness….

Morning, noon and night sickness, what can you do?

First trimesterWendy Burton21 October 2018dr wendy burton, morning sickness, nausea, nausea in pregnancy, vomiting in pregnancy, nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, morning noon and night sickness

Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy

Whooping cough is an annoying infection in adults, with a cough which can last for 10 weeks or more, but which is very dangerous in newborns. Vaccination of every woman in every pregnancy is recommended, ideally between 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. It is safe and it helps to protect mum and baby, especially for the vulnerable first 6 months of life.

First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimesterWendy Burton7 October 2018dr wendy burton, whooping cough vaccine pregnancy, protecting baby from whooping cough, whooping cough in babies

Influenza vaccination in pregnancy

Influenza is a serious infection which is even more dangerous in pregnancy. Vaccination of every woman in every pregnancy is recommended, regardless of the time of year. It is safe and it helps to protect mum and baby both during the pregnancy and after baby is born.

First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimesterWendy Burton1 October 2018dr wendy burton, the flu pregnancy, influenza vaccination pregnancy

Screening tests, diagnostic tests - is there a difference? Does it matter?

Some tests are screening and some are diagnostic. But what does that actually mean and why does it matter?

First trimesterWendy Burton16 September 2018Ultrasound, Blood tests, pregnancy tests, antenatal screen, screening tests pregnancy, diagnostic tests pregnancy, dr wendy burton

I am so sorry....

In the midst of all the excitement over a pregnancy, sometimes the news is sad. In this blog I talk a little about the impact of sad news and link to resources I hope you will find helpful.