Babies aren’t born with enough vitamin K, which is essential to clot blood, report Zohra Lassi and Engida Yisma. This is why it’s recommended in Australia that all newborns receive a vitamin K injection at birth. Without it, they’re at risk of vitamin K deficiency bleeding,...
Infertility affects countless women, but one woman asks: What if we are unconsciously preventing ourselves from falling pregnant?...
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute study in 2019 found that it’s very common to experience difficulties with infant sleep at some point in the first year, with about 60 per cent of mothers reporting mild or fluctuating problems. But for 20 per cent of mothers,...
According to University of Queensland research, women who stay connected with their social groups after having a baby are at lower risk of developing postnatal depression....
Teeth and gum issues can be common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Here are some ways you can get on top of them. ...
An Australian mother talks us through the decision to amputate her five-year-old son’s feet....
Summer is a tough time to be pregnant, here's how you can be more comfortable....
An obstetrician and gynaecologist explains some of the issues around falling pregnant later in life....
