Birth Options
Mum posts photo of c-section scar to prove she gave birth
A new mum angered by people suggesting women who deliver their babies via caesarean section have not "given birth" has challenged that misconception by sharing a photograph of her scar.
Leading obstetrician slams government home birth trial
A leading obstetrician has warned the ACT's first publicly-funded home birth trial will put women and unborn children at risk.
Birth injury is shockingly common – so why aren't we talking about it?
Injuries resulting from vaginal births are surprisingly common - but you wouldn't know it.
Why are we still trying to talk women out of epidurals?
"Culturally, we're obsessed with women suffering as much as possible during childbirth," writes Kasey Edwards.
With a cesarean section, the path to obesity may begin at birth
Babies delivered by C-section were 64 per cent more likely to grow up to be obese than were their brothers and sisters delivered vaginally.
Homemade umbilical cord ties: why doctors say they're not a good idea
The current practice is to use plastic clamps, but some mums are choosing a homemade alternative.
Stages of Labour
What you need to know about the third stage of labour
You did it! Your baby is safely out and in your arms and the relief is overwhelming. Now there's the placenta.
When 'skin to skin' becomes a family affair
An adorable photo of a little boy and his dad enjoying skin to skin contact with newborn twins is melting hearts everywhere.
Birth Stories
'Is there any way my baby is going to survive?'
Mother was visiting family in New Zealand.
Holidaying mum delivers 510g baby at 25 weeks
A dangerous illness which struck a young Australian woman visiting New Zealand has resulted in the delivery of her baby at just 25 weeks.
York mother forced to give birth in car park
A Wheatbelt mother has been forced to deliver her fourth child on the side of the road last week - highlighting the issue of Northam hospital's lack of planned birthing maternity care.
Postnatal Depression
Yes, dads can get postnatal depression too
I asked the therapist who helped my wife whether I might have depression too, but she just about laughed me out of the room.
Family of mum who took her own life speak out about PND
From the outside it looked like Allison Goldstein was blissfully happy. She had a new baby, a loving husband, and was part of a close knit-family.
Should you tell your boss about your postnatal depression?
Returning to work after having a baby can be daunting, and when you're experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety it can seem even more overwhelming.
Mums and dads of very preterm babies more likely to be depressed
The classic image of a newborn baby happily nestled in the proud parents' arms is one we are all familiar with. Many of us are lucky enough to have one on the mantelpiece, but some families miss out on taking this photo.
Support services for postnatal depression and anxiety
Your guide to support and resources for postnatal depression, anxiety and other kinds of antenatal and postnatal mental health.
They may be cute, but no, these nappies won't cure PND
It may sound like an April Fools' joke, but the team behind these nappies really think that urine-activated messages of love will cure postnatal depression.