It has recently been recommended by the Australian Government Dept of Health that pregnant women should receive an RSV vaccine during pregnancy. It is free for pregnant women through their GPs. The Government website states… “A single dose of Abrysvo (RSV vaccine) is...
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Male newborn circumcision
I recently circumcised the newborn son of a patient, at her request. I had a chat with her about how the popularity of male newborn circumcisions has changed over the years. When I started my training to become an obstetrician doctor, male newborn circumcision was...
Cerebral palsy in many cases has a genetic cause
“Birth asphyxia” (lack of oxygen and blood flow to the baby’s brain) is a label and convenient explanation given to parents by paediatricians when a baby is delivered with low Apgar scores, requires resuscitation, or if neonatal fits occur. The second diagnosis that...
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