Here you will find factsheets and advice from the team at MotherSafe. MotherSafe is a free telephone service for the women of NSW, based at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick.
edited by Debra Kennedy and Delwyn Culpitt
Remember: Information in this leaflet is general in nature and should not take the place of advice from your health care provider. With every pregnancy, there is a 3 to 5% risk of having a baby with a birth defect or developmental problem.
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In an ideal world all pregnancies would be planned, however the reality is that around 50% of western pregnancies are unplanned. This can result in exposures occurring before the woman realises that she is pregnant, and often causes significant worry for both the pregnant woman and her health care providers.
Read MoreThe Australian Birth Defects Society aims to inform both the public and medical professionals about the latest news, academic findings, facts and advice for pregnant women and families.
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