News & Views How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth? Women giving birth have the right to make informed decisions about their care, refuse unwanted interventions and be treated with respect.
Ed's Blog There is no ‘bouncing back’ from childbirth trauma without knowledge and resources Birth trauma is an escalating public health crisis Australia can no longer ignore. 13 years after my own such trauma, I know it takes longterm support.
News & Views TV host apologises after calling footballer Jérémy Doku’s plan to attend baby’s birth ‘disgusting’ Footballer Jérémy Doku sparked debate after prioritising his first child’s birth over World Cup commitments.
News & Views What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’ without a midwife or doctor? Here’s what the research says Many women carefully consider the risks of ‘freebirth’ but often consider things such as unwanted intervention and birth trauma as a risk in itself that they find unacceptable.
News & Views Depression risk in women peaks two weeks after giving birth: research The highest incidence of major depression for women occurs two weeks after giving birth, a new study has found.
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.
