Maternity

Pharmacists are welcoming news that they will be funded to offer free pertussis vaccines to pregnant women from this month.

Pharmacists are welcoming news that they will be funded to offer free pertussis vaccines to pregnant women from September

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Fookes discusses nappy rash and infant skincare, including the products that are recommended for babies' skin, and those to avoid

Yesterday’s final gathering of the Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley DHB boards was an extended howl at work left undone 

Nappy rash on a baby’s bottom is usually mild and should not cause too much concern, but occasionally it can lead to severe pain and infection. Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee about what pharmacy staff can do to help parents deal with this problem

Breastfeeding problems are common for many mothers with new babies. Pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee says mums often blame themselves for problems and can become quite stressed. It is important to show empathy and assure them nobody expects them to be expert at breastfeeding. Dr Lee shares some more tips for how pharmacy staff can help out with common problems

Deciding to have a baby is a major life decision. While there is no obligation for any woman to have children, women are the most fertile between the ages of 16 and 25