Dr Joseph Jabbour

Preconception Health

If you’re thinking about having a baby, the first and most important step is to ensure that your health is at its best, in order to achieve optimal success.

How to tell if you’re going into labour

A woman’s body goes through amazing transformations throughout the pregnancy journey to nurture a new life into the world. When it comes to the final delivery, the female body has to exert significant effort to push the baby out and labour is the body’s way of preparing itself.

IVF

IVF is very well established in Australia – in fact, Australia is home to many of the pioneering development in its early history. Nowadays, one in 25 Australian babies are born via IVF.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS for short, is one of the more common causes of infertility in women. The positive is that it also happens to be something that is manageable through treatment and lifestyle.

Fertility

31,000 babies are born each year in the greater Brisbane area

Antenatal classes – are they worth it?

Antenatal classes are designed to prepare expecting parents for the journey into parenthood. They are also sometimes referred to as prenatal classes, pregnancy classes or birthing classes.

Complementary therapies for managing infertility

Holistic therapies can be quite a controversial topic as their effectiveness for treating infertility is unproven in medical science. However, they can contribute positively to your overall wellbeing and can be considered as part of your integrated health plan.

Endometriosis

11% of women of a reproductive age are diagnosed with Endometriosis in Australia. It is a chronic condition that can progressively spread inside the body, and unfortunately, can be quite painful and can cause infertility.

Trying for a baby: ovulation and ovulation induction

The process of conceiving naturally requires both an egg for fertilisation and a sperm to fertilise it. So unsurprisingly, if an egg is not available to be fertilised at the time of intercourse, a couple may experience trouble conceiving.

Packing for the hospital: childbirth checklist

As the due date gets closer and closer, even the most prepared parent can feel like their to-do list is overwhelming! While some things can wait until after the baby arrives, one thing that has to happen earlier is preparing for hospital admission. Here is a checklist of some items I recommend you pack in your hospital bag.

Private Health Insurance and Obstetrics

When it comes to your care in Australia, going through the private healthcare system for your pregnancy and childbirth can offer you more choices. As a private patient, you have a choice in which hospital you would like to be treated at, and who you would like to be treated by.

Early Pregnancy Complications

What to expect when you’re expecting…

Pregnancy complications: Gestational Diabetes

12.4% of women in Brisbane are affected by Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy.

Painful Sex

Painful sex, or dyspareunia, is much more common that most people realise. A 2003 study by the Queensland Health found that 21% of women experience pain during intercourse.

Female Sterilisation

Female sterilisation is a surgical procedure that provides permanent protection from pregnancy for a woman. Other terms that are used include: permanent contraception, tubal ligation, and permanent birth control.

Starting a rainbow family: options for same-sex couples

Starting a family is a precious milestone for all couples, and is something that many look forward to in their relationship.

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