Pregnancy
Research
Pregnancy diet affects baby's DNA
What you eat during pregnancy will shape your child's metabolism: study.
Research
Post 45 pregnancy risky for mum and baby: study
Donor eggs may be a better choice for 45+ mums, says expert.
Call for clearer guidelines on alcohol intake during pregnancy
Kate Hagan AUSTRALIAN guidelines on alcohol intake during pregnancy are inconsistent and research is urgently needed to establish the effect of low to moderate drinking on the unborn child, researchers say.
Fertility facts
Pregnancy: Fact v fiction
Does cough syrup really increase your chances of conception? Yes. Expert puts popular pregnancy myths to the test.
No bones
Emily Deschanel's vegan pregnancy diet
Bones actress prepares for birth with new vegan diet.
Gel to prevent pregnancy, infections
Australian scientists are working on a new gel-based contraceptive that will protect against sexually transmitted infections as well as preventing pregnancy.
Calls for alcohol labelling to help stamp out drinking during pregnancy
Mark Metherell THE high risk of foetal alcohol syndrome to the babies of drinking mothers has spurred a bipartisan group of federal MPs to call for the introduction of health warnings on liquor products.
Child health
Folic acid in pregnancy linked to asthma
Mums who take folic acid supplements throughout their pregnancy, in a well-intentioned attempt to boost baby's health, are increasing their risk of having a child with asthma, a study has found.
Health concern
Many mums smoke through pregnancy: report
Many Australian women who smoke don't quit during pregnancy, a study shows, and when they cut back it's only by a couple of cigarettes a day.
Early warning
Australian university develops test for pregnancy complications
A genetic test that can predict which women are at risk of suffering pregnancy complications is being developed in Australia.
Pregnancy death rate could be higher
Julie Robotham Medical Editor Women who die as a result of pregnancy or childbirth may be nearly double official figures.
Pregnancy stress affects child
Julie Robotham Even minor, everyday stress during pregnancy may affect the brain of the growing foetus, study finds.
Chew on this
Why is childbirth still such a pain?
Paula Goodyer In an age of medical miracles how come childbirth can still hurt like hell?
Strong at every age
Why everyone should 'bulk up'
Paula Goodyer If you still see exercise as an optional extra, not a health essential, science is finding more reasons to change your mind - including new research that suggests strong muscles are good medicine.
Why muscles make good medicine
Paula Goodyer If you think exercise is an optional extra, this could change your mind
Strong at every age
Paula Goodyer The debate is over - the key to health and fitness is to get moving, whether you are three or 73.
Building blocks for healthy eating
Nicky Phillips Australian researchers are leading a rethink on what a balanced diet really means.
Not such a healthy choice
Diet drinks may not be so sweet for your health
Sandy Smith You may think choosing a diet soft drink over a can of sugary fizz is a healthy choice. After all, they contain virtually no kilojoules right? Think again.
