Pregnancy
At 21, Cassie had no idea she could have a stroke. Then it happened to her
Cassidi-Rae Amosa told an inquiry on Monday her stroke – suffered nine days after giving birth – could have been prevented if doctors had taken her concerns seriously.
- by Angus Thomson
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Parenting
Having a child at 22 is the best career decision I ever made
At 38, my life is free of gastro and childcare hurdles as I navigate meetings and work trips. But around me, I see a trail of exhausted parents trying to navigate an endless cycle of challenges. At a time when they could be coming up for air, they are drowning.
- by Odette Barry
Not all medication is ‘pregnancy-safe’. So how do you calculate the risks?
For those dealing with chronic health conditions, the choice to continue or stop taking medication during pregnancy can be complicated.
- by Wendy Syfret
‘Birth is just a snapshot’: Why boutique post-natal services are on the rise
More attention is being paid to the “fourth trimester” with the rise of dedicated clinics, hotels and mother’s groups – often with a hefty price tag attached.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Why some families are choosing to skip sex and go straight to IVF
Some couples are motivated by health and want to screen embryos for harmful genetic mutations. In America, you can use IVF to choose the sex of your child.
- by Alyson Krueger
Night shifts prompt change to sleep hormone found in breast milk
Breastfeeding mothers working night shifts could produce milk with altered levels of melatonin, potentially affecting their child’s long-term health, new research suggests.
- by Wendy Tuohy
When it comes to parenthood indecision, loved ones don’t always hold the answer
For Claire, seeking out trusted friends and family often left her feeling judged for even questioning the decision at all.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Publicly funded IVF on the way for Queensland women
More women and girls suffering complex medical conditions like cancer will have access to cheaper reproductive care after Queensland became the latest state to announce public funding for fertility treatments.
- by Jacob Shteyman
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Healthcare
Scientists looked at 1 million Sydney births. Extreme heat was a problem
Pregnant women exposed to high temperatures are more likely to have a premature baby, a new analysis found, sparking a push for more green space in cities.
- by Angus Thomson and Megan Gorrey
Midwives raise grave concerns about staffing levels at Cabrini Malvern
A staffing shortage is putting mothers and babies at risk, midwives say – an accusation the hospital rejects.
- by Henrietta Cook
‘I’ll try for the dragon’: Why Chinese births are expected to spike this year
The most recent Year of the Dragon in 2012 saw Singapore’s birth rate skyrocket to a five-year high. Will we experience the same in Australia?
- by Jewel Topsfield