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Skin-to-skin isn’t just good for babies, it’s important for mums
Research focuses on the benefits for the baby. But what about the mother?
Fathers traumatised by birth of their children
Instead of being a joyous experience, their baby’s birth can be terrifying for some fathers, writes Cindy Lever
New mothers encouraged to keep phones out of the delivery room
Researchers are taking a closer look at the role Facebook, Instagram and Twitter plays in the "golden hour" after birth.
Childbirth educators moving away from showing 'frightening' birth videos
"I don't think it is necessary to watch other women giving birth for it to prepare me for my own birth."
Mother's call for forceps ban after birth injuries
Amy Dawes wants women to be better informed about the risks involved in the use of forceps.
Why women are spending the first weeks after birth lying flat in bed
The strict cultural practice of bed rest after birth is widespread in western Sydney, but it could put new mothers at risk of venous thromboembolism.
Obesity crisis hits Australia's maternity wards
Researchers find that women's weight is behind significant number of pregnancy complications, including stillbirths.
'What the hell was that? Why doulas are changing births
Sixteen years ago, following three months of birth education, Nadine Richardson and her partner found themselves 36 hours into labour and only two centimetres dilated.
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Nevermind a birth plan, it's the post-birth plan that really matters
So many new mums have curve balls thrown at them.
5 reasons to say 'no' to visitors in the first 24 hours after birth
Friends and family will understand.
60 seconds could mean life or death for premature babies
Just waiting 60 seconds before clamping a premature baby's umbilical cord can dramatically improve its chances of survival, Australian researchers say.
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