News & Views Australian women having less children, and later in life Women in Australia are having fewer children now than in the 1970s, data from the ABS revealed this week.
News & Views ‘You’re constantly worrying’: pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety If you were pregnant or parenting during Australia’s 2019–20 summer of smoke and fire, chances are you felt acutely anxious – and grappling with impossible responsibility.
Partner Content ‘Miracle baby’: IVF can feel challenging but you shouldn’t lose hope The process of IVF can vary for each person and couple. Two women share why not to lose hope when the journey feels challenging.
Women's Health News First pill to treat postpartum depression approved by the FDA The FDA has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD)– a major depressive episode that typically occurs after childbirth.
News & Views Victorian government confirms plans to expand publicly-funded homebirth program at Royal Women’s Hospital The Victorian government is planning to expand a publicly-funded homebirth program to three additional hospitals in the state.
Jugglehood Only 1 in 5 dads feel supported by their workplace during their partner’s pregnancy: Research New data released ahead of International Fathers’ Mental Health Day reveals many new dads don’t feel supported by their workplace.
News & Views How caring for children grows skills that are directly transferable to paid work Working mothers can very easily articulate how they have grown a host of highly transferable skills that amplify their paid work.
Health Pregnant women alarmingly turn to influencers for maternity and midwifery support Pregnant and new parents are increasingly turning to influencers for advice — but is it all helpful, accurate information?
Soapbox We can’t close this thriving maternity hospital if we really value women’s health Dr Kara Thompson on the contraction of maternity services on offer such as the proposed closure of Epworth maternity service in Geelong.
Health ‘It just hurts’: Amy Schumer opens up about endometriosis on new show Amy Schumer has opened up about the loneliness of suffering from endometriosis on a new docuseries, which drops today on Paramount Plus.
Partner Content A new prenatal screening test is dominating the market but questions about its use persist More and more frequently, people are being offered and are using a test called non-invasive prenatal testing. But how are these tests experienced in Australia?
Climate Climate change has women’s health consequences that must be addressed Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr Ying Gu wants more of us to understand the women’s health consequences of climate change.
