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Antenatal Care

Findings in antenatal care reported from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Published in Pain and Central Nervous System Week, December 31st, 2007

Current study results from the report, 'Drug abuse and dependency during pregnancy: anaesthetic issues,' have been published. According to recent research from Sydney, Australia, "Drug abuse is a significant social problem that can lead to serious obstetric complications, some of which may be confused with pregnancy-related disease states. Substance abuse poses a number of challenges with respect to the management of pain and the conduct of anaesthesia in the peripartum period."

"This review was based on information from a literature search of epidemiological, research and review papers on substance abuse during pregnancy, obtained for the purpose of preparing a...

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