Australia is both the flattest continent and, except for Antarctica, the driest. Seen from the air, its vast plains, sometimes the colour of dried blood, more often tawny like a lionâs skin, may seem to be one huge desert.
Taking aspirin in early pregnancy may trigger a miscarriage, women were warned yesterday. The claim by researchers has shocked doctors who prescribe low-dose aspirin thinking it can prevent some expectant mothers from losing their babies.
Low dose aspirin There is no evidence that use of low dose aspirin in pregnancy increases the risk of preterm birth. One large study analysed the data from 22 smaller studies of women who were at increased risk of pregnancy complications.