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- Breastfeeding and COVID-19 – what you need to know
If you are breastfeeding or giving breastmilk to your baby, and have been diagnosed with COVID-19, deemed a close contact, or have recovered from the virus, the Women’s advises you to continue to breastfeed unless you are feeling too unwell.
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- International leader in fight against cervical cancer delivers Tracy Maund Oration
The Oration was presented by Professor Karen Canfell, who spoke about progress in the global fight against cervical cancer.
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- $6 million boost to the Women’s research funding
The Women’s and its research partners have secured more than $6 million in funding from the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants.
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- Australia on track to eradicate cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is considered one of the world’s most preventable cancers, and the Royal Women’s Hospital continues to play a leading role in eradicating it.
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- Women’s contributes to global plan to eliminate cervical cancer
Researchers and clinicians at the Women's are playing key roles in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) mission to eliminate cervical cancer, as the ambitious global strategy was adopted by member states last week (12 August).
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If you are planning a visit to the Women’s, it is important that you are aware that some COVID safety measures remain in place.
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- Sexually transmitted infections
HIV and hepatitis B are infections that you can get from having sex, or from contaminated blood (through sharing needles during drug use) or at birth from an infected mother. Hepatitis C is also a blood borne virus.
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- After your baby is born
In Australia, you will generally be offered a number of tests and medicines for your newborn baby during the first few days of their life.
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If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be feeling anxious about how COVID could affect you and your baby.
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