World 1 in 2 women who die during pregnancy or childbirth live in a conflict area, research shows Maternal mortality is more than 40 times higher in fragile contexts than it is in developing countries, according to CARE Australia.
Women's Health News Study finds recent childbirth can increase breast cancer risk in women Recent childbirth increases a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer compared to if they’ve never given birth, according to a new study.
News & Views Reports of birth trauma are on the rise. Empowering women with knowledge is key To mark Birth Trauma Awareness Week, Catherine Henry shares her thoughts on why knowledge is power for women giving birth.
Women's Health News Mackenzie Scott makes US$15 million gift to Fistula Foundation to treat women with childbirth injuries A global leader in obstetric and fistula treatment, the Fistula Foundation receives $15 million from US philanthropist Mackenzie Scott.
News & Views Birth injuries are a feminist issue. An obstetrician explains why 1 in 3 women experience birth injuries and trauma which can be both psychological or physical that last a lifetime.
Health Returning to exercise postpartum: Supporting women’s physical activity after the birth of a child When asked about postpartum exercise, women were curious about strategies and recommendations for physical activity after the birth of a child, including finding the time, energy and motivation.
News & Views Let’s save lives and bring hope to the most dangerous place in the world to have a baby This is how Aminata Maternal Foundation is saving the lives of mothers and their babies, and how you too can help.
Women's Health News Record numbers of babies born in lockdown areas: How are new parents coping? There has been a record number of babies born in NSW in the second quarter of 2021, with a 9 percent surge on last year’s figures and 19,113 babies born between April and June.
News & Views Tokophobia: There’s hope for those experiencing a severe fear of childbirth It’s difficult to know how many women are affected by tokophobia, especially considering many of them avoid pregnancy.
News & Views New policies will aim to reduce perineal trauma at birth A new national standard of care aims to reduce the risk of women experiencing a serious tear of the perineum at childbirth.
Life The Aminata Maternal Foundation is helping to save women and their babies From Sydney, she’s supporting a hosital delivering 3000 babies a year and saving the lives of women and children.
Entrepreneurs Meet Edwina Sharrock the midwife & entrepreneur changing childbirth education Edwina Sharrock created Birth Beat, an online platform that combines convenience with the latest in childbirth education, that has attracted investment.