More Australian women are choosing to freeze their eggs, but deciding whether it's the right option isn't always straightforward. A new decision-making tool aims to help women weigh up the costs, risks and chances of success before taking the next step....
New Australian and New Zealand IVF data shows fertility treatment is becoming more successful, while changes such as frozen embryo transfers and single embryo transfer are helping reduce risks for mothers and babies....
There are good reasons to support paid parental leave and affordable daycare, but they are not likely to motivate women to start a family. For that, women need to have a good partner, a supportive family and a community....
Ever caught yourself using a high-pitched, sing-song voice when talking to your dog or cat? You're not alone. Researchers have found that the way we speak to our pets is surprisingly similar to how we talk to babies. But why do we do it?...
These three businesses have something in common: they began with a mum recognising a problem and deciding to do something about it. And sometimes, a solution created for one family turns out to be useful for many others....
From helping embryologists assess embryos to analysing genetic information, artificial intelligence is beginning to play a role in fertility and prenatal care. But some of the technology is much further advanced than others. Pregnancy has always involved plenty of tests, scans and decisions. For families using...
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of children's everyday lives. But where should parents begin? Education researcher Dr Beth Chapman shares five ways to help families explore AI safely and sensibly....
At the core of the digital duty of care is the principle that online service providers – everything from social media platforms to websites, online games and messaging apps – have a duty to provide a safe environment online....
Crooked carrots, undersized apples and oddly shaped vegetables are no longer confined to farmers’ markets and food rescue boxes. Imperfect produce is becoming easier to find — and for families watching the grocery bill, it may be worth a second look....
New research suggests that our ticklish spots and reactions are surprisingly similar across culture. But there's an important difference between laughing and actually enjoying being tickled....
