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Pre-clampsia

Katie James doesn’t want another life lost to pre-eclampsia. The PERT test offers new hope

On the eve of World Pre-eclampsia Day this Saturday, Katie James is sharing her story to draw attention to the condition.

pregnancy

Women with disabilities nearly twice as likely to experience life-threatening pregnancy complications

Women with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to experience pregnancy complications or maternal death, a new study has found.

maternity

Christmas is a special time on the maternity ward. But it’s not all tinsel and mince pies

This is what you can expect if you’re on the maternity ward this Christmas seasons, writes Hannah Dahlen, from Western Sydney University.

pregnant women

Government must enable pregnant women to access extended & flexible parental leave provisions during this crisis

During the COVID-19 expectant parents are demanding an urgent review to enable early access to the 18-week minimum wage leave package.