Soapbox We cannot wait for more tragedy to take perinatal mental health seriously Australia needs to take perinatal mental health seriously before another family reaches breaking point and tragedy strikes.
News & Views One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets A 34-year-old woman from Brisbane has given birth to identical quadruplet daughters in what has been described as a likely Australian first.
News & Views Rethinking maternal care starts with a simple question: who is it built for? Cost is preventing too many pregnant women from accessing essential prenatal nutrition and the maternal care they need.
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.
News & Views Sarah Abo’s emotional announcement shines light on pregnancy after loss Today show host Sarah Abo reveals pregnancy after miscarriage, and the supportive reactions are nothing short of beautiful.
News & Views What causes ‘extreme morning sickness’? What we know, don’t know and suspect about hyperemesis gravidarum Here’s what we know about hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition of extreme morning sickness that can last the whole pregnancy.
News & Views When leaders blame mothers for autism, everyone loses We’re witnessing a dangerous pattern of harmful claims labelling the natural variability that comes with being human as maternal “failures”.
News & Views Michelle Battersby’s latest career move: President of motherhood app Peanut Just weeks out from having her second children, Australian entrepreneur Michelle Battersby has become the new President of Peanut.
News & Views ‘A big moment for us’: Georgie Purcell announces pregnancy with Josh Burns Victorian MP Georgie Purcell has announced her pregnancy with federal MP Josh Burns, with the pair expecting a baby girl in early 2026.
News & Views Is there a new global trend towards having girls over boys? Preference for baby boys may be coming to an end, with parents increasingly valuing daughters over sons for a range of possible reasons.
News & Views ‘It’s torture’: Adriana Smith kept alive despite being declared ‘brain dead’ due to strict abortion ban In the US state of Georgia, a 30-year old who has been declared by doctors as “brain-dead” has been kept alive due to a strict abortion law.
Partner Content ‘Every moment matters’ when it comes to alcohol and pregnancy. Here’s why healthcare professionals need to be informed There’s a crucial need for health professionals to inform their patients of facts and avoid judgement or stigma when discussing alcohol use.