Pregnancy health
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- Iron tablets making you sick during pregnancy? What are your options?
Options when iron tablets cause nausea, constipation or stomach pain during pregnancy, including when an iron infusion may be considered.
- Medicines in pregnancy: what do the safety categories mean?
Understand Australia’s pregnancy medicine categories, what A, B1, B2, B3, C, D and X mean, and why the letter is only part of a treatment decision.
- How can I reduce my risk of cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy?
Practical ways to reduce CMV exposure during pregnancy, what to discuss about testing, and when to contact your GP or maternity team.
- What is cytomegalovirus (CMV), and when should I seek advice?
Learn about CMV symptoms, spread, pregnancy precautions, testing discussions and follow-up, with Australian information and resources for families.