pregnancy

A report into Mothers and Babies show that interventions in birth in Australia are rising sharply, but despite this, babies are dying at a similar rate.

Pregnancy among registrars and surgeons should not be seen as a career breaking move, writes Dr Jasmina Kevric.

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.

Health authorities now recommend that women at any stage of pregnancy are routinely offered the Pfizer vaccine to protect against COVID-19.

Induction of labour can be life-saving in some situations. But women are increasingly induced for non-medical reasons, and earlier in their pregnancies.

A new study published last week from Oxford University has found higher COVID-19 risks for pregnant women and their newborns

There is no way I could have survived pregnancy and the early years of parenthood without yoga, writes Rachael Coopes.

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

Research shows that ‘baby brain’ lamented by women across the world, is a very real thing which may have long-term, positive health impacts.

I consciously use the term ‘childfree’ when describing my own choices because I know that to use the word ‘childless’ is potentially harmful.

Labor MP Kate Thwaites has issued a rallying cry to Parliament, urging colleagues to “do their part” to make the environment safe for women.

I know there are some people that feel very strongly about breastfeeding, but my position has always firmly been: Do what works for you.