Navigating the first few months after giving birth can be overwhelming, but The Fourth Trimester by Amelia Lamont, offers new parents a much-needed blend of practical advice and heartfelt reassurance, writes Victoria Baker. Amelia Lamont’s The Fourth Trimester is a realistic, informative and compassionate guide to the first...
Evidence-based resource shares real stories and expert strategies A must-have tool for both parents and healthcare professionals Autistic parents-to-be now have a dedicated place to turn for support, thanks to a new digital resource launched by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). The Aspect Autistic Pregnancy and Parenthood Hub is...
John Hughes’s temporary experience of being a stay-at-home dad enables him finally to understand why parents ask teachers so many questions. Juggling Roles at School and at Home I am in the unusual, but not unique, situation of having my daughter attend Kindergarten at the school where...
Chryss Cada’s dreams end up being a little more accurate than science. When birth plans meet real life Childbirth instructors suggest you write up a ‘birth plan’ – but they should call it a ‘birth best guess’. About a month before I was due to have my baby,...
In Australia, the donor egg industry is heavily regulated, but in countries like the US, it can feel more like online shopping. Here’s what you need to know, report Anna E. Hartman and Dr Erica Coslor Starting a family is an exciting and scary decision at...
Can dancing or twerking really bring on labour? asks Hannah Dahlen Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is back in the news in a podcast discussing her viral “baby mama” video. The video was made four years ago when she gave birth to daughter Lilibet, but was only released...
New research shows it doesn’t stop long-term impacts on development, reports researcher Mia McLean Infants born very preterm spend weeks or even months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while their immature brains are still developing. During this time, they receive up to 16 painful procedures...
No matter how long or strong your relationship is, parenting changes things and has an undeniable impact. In this piece, motherhood and matrescence coach Amanda Jackson explores why the care work of raising a family can result in disconnection and resentment for couples. The Hidden Expectations...
Genome sequencing, developed originally to trace COVID, is now protecting babies in intensive care from infectious diseases, reports Rhys Thomas White, David Winter and Suzanne Manning Anyone who has spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) knows it’s intense. For the tiny babies cared for in...
Many IVF optional extras – or ‘add-ons’ – are not supported by good-quality evidence that shows they are effective or safe, report Dr Sarah Lensen and Sara Attinger. A new website now helps patients navigate these options For many patients, IVF is a stressful and overwhelming...
