Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the preconception period

Approved: 2015

Collaborators:

  • Dr Amie Steel
  • Prof Jon Adams
  • Prof David Sibbritt
  • Prof Jayne Lucke

Synopsis

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is higher in women, and recent research suggests it is used by a large number of women during pregnancy. Preconception care is an important component of maternal health care for women of reproductive age as it lowers the risk of pregnancy and birth complications and improves health outcomes for their off-spring. There are significant gaps in our understanding of the current preconception care practices of women intending to conceive in Australia with regards to CAM, the factors which influence these practices and how this impacts on pregnancy outcomes. This study will the use of CAM by women attempting to conceive and the factors which may impact on CAM utilisation