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The challenges of breastfeeding: supporting choices, and optimising success

Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences for new mothers. For many, it is an experience filled with both joy and immense challenges, which highlights the importance of support and understanding from healthcare professionals.

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Obstetric Emergencies, can you help Lauren?
Obstetric Emergencies, can you help Lauren?
Jenny Browne

You are working in ED and have received a call from Pathology regarding blood results that you took earlier on Lauren, who is 18 years old and 30 weeks pregnant with her first child. Discover the diagnosis behind Lauren's abnormal blood results and learn the symptoms, risks, and management of this life-threatening obstetric emergency.

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Closing the gender gap in CPR - What is your responsibility as a healthcare professional?
Closing the gender gap in CPR - What is your responsibility as a healthcare professional?
Grace Larson

Research reveals a notable gender gap in CPR provision, with women less likely to receive timely and effective resuscitation. CPR is vital in emergencies like cardiac arrest. This blog explores reasons for the disparity, strategies for improvement, and offers guidance on performing CPR on women to enhance equitable life-saving care.

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Unveiling Ovarian Cancer - It’s time to raise awareness
Unveiling Ovarian Cancer - It’s time to raise awareness
Susan Helmrich

Did you know that the mortality for Ovarian Cancer is the same that the mortality was for all cancers in 1975? Why is this the case?

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