The most pressing question facing our species today is tied to the figure of the mother, writes Dr Lara StevensHistorically there’s been a strong link between mothers and environmental advocacy, but as our planet and society changes, women are on the frontline of the ecological...
No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of housework reports Leah Ruppanner, The idea of women late in pregnancy “nesting”, preparing the home for the arrival of their newborn, is ingrained in popular culture and reinforced...
Natasha Lunn, an Australian International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Medela support partner – shares her personal breastfeeding challenge to help appease other mothers and encourage them to stay healthy and calm during the Coronavirus pandemic As if the stress of having a new baby isn’t...
COVID-19 has laid bare how much we value women's work, and how little we pay for it reports Lyn Craig. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our lives upside down. Amidst the upheavals, it has laid bare how little we normally pay for “women’s work”. Australia has very...
Everyday battles to get your child to co-operate...
Infertility affects countless women, but what if we are unconsciously preventing ourselves from falling pregnant, asks Rachel Freeman. We had been married a month to the day when I realised my period was late. We’d made the decision to delay our honeymoon so we could spend...
Natasha Lunn, an Australian International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Medela support partner – shares some practical help for pregnant women or breastfeeding mums and their families to stay happy and healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic. I work with many mums offering advice, support and understanding....
6 things to think about if you have diabetes and want a baby and 1 if you don't, report Freya MacMillan, David Simmons, and Tinashe Dune The number of people with diabetes is expected to increase from 463 million in 2019 to 700 million by 2045...
A positive framework can make us happier, stronger mothers especially in this most unusual of times, reports Natalie Ritchie Even though we may have planned and wanted to be mothers, motherhood is a sudden shock for many of us. It is one of the biggest changes...
If you have a baby, Karleen Gribble and Nina Jane Chad report you may be worried about them catching the coronavirus, particularly after media reports of an Australian infant diagnosed with it. The good news is, the evidence so far is babies almost never get seriously...
