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Planned Vaginal Birth or Elective Repeat Caesarean
Large randomised prospective trial of 2,323 women who had a previous caesarean section, comparing vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) versus elective repeat caesarean (ERC).
The study reported a significant reduction in the ERC group of fatal death (10 vs 30, RR 0.39), and large maternal haemorrhage (9 vs 29, RR 0.37) Read more
Andrew Pesce updates us on Home Birth research in Australia
You may recall the controversy surrounding the publication of a review of planned home births in South Australia - published in January 2010? Well this article by Andrew Pesce updates you on the latest research in from other states. Read More
Membership Survey 2012
NASOG wants to know what you think
We are currently (through until 21 April 2012) conducting a survey of members to find out what is important to you about the activities of NASOG now and in the future. Please watch your inbox for an email with a personalised link to the survey being conducted independently by SSADesign.
Journal now on iPad
Important Obstetrics and Gynaecology Journal App now available for iPad
January 2012
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has made their official Journal Obstetrics & Gynecology - often referred to as 'The Green Journal available as a new app for the iPad®. You can find out more and download here.
A brighter future for professionals and patients
Parent-to-be petition and postcard campaign
October 2011
Please assist in the NASOG campaign to have the Federal Government restore the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) for Obstetrics to cover the average out-of-pocket costs for women who opt for a specialist to care for them during their pregnancy and the birth of their baby. You can assist by requesting the support of patients in signing the ''Parents-to-be'
petition (instructions are also available), and encouraging them to complete a postcard to the Prime Minister.
Members Survey - Midwife Collaboration
Media reports have claimed that obstetricians have refused collaboration with midwives. We want to test this claim with a short survey of NASOG members. Complete Survey
Website Flyer and Poster available
You can download a Flyer to hand out to patients and a Poster to display in your rooms, which promotes the information on this website to your patients. Please download, print and display.
Current campaign
The Medicare Rebate slashes have gone too far and are disadvantaging Australian women. NASOG is lobbying government to address the inequity, and support Australian women’s access to obstetric care. Read more
In the media
NASOG is playing a more active role in raising the profile of obstetricians and gynaecologists in the Australian media. Our Committee members are available to comment on topical issues relating to obstetrics and gynaecology. Read more in our In the Media section
Supporting professionals
We are developing a hub of information for the busy obstetrician and gynaecologist including reliable patient information you can have on hand your patients, professional forums to exchange ideas and discuss cases and the latest events.
VBAC
After a caesarean section, what is the safest delivery for future births? >Download PDF
Home birth and birth centres
Birth is a natural process, but there are still risks to mother and baby . . . Download PDF