Stefan Klein examines the changes in the female brain upon pregnancy, and in relationships upon parenthood. We all know what it feels like to be happy, but what mechanisms inside our brains trigger such a positive emotion? Love blossoms when a child is born. In some ways,...
Parents of premature babies often face one of life’s greatest challenges. There is no right or wrong way to feel after having a premmie baby. Lana Al Habl and Natalie Ritchie speak to two families, a generation apart, about their unique experiences. 35 Years Ago… When Maggie...
It seems kind of simplistic but you would be surprised how many squabbles it applies to....
One in every 22 Australian babies are born via IVF – about one in every classroom. To help parents with the expense, the NSW Government announced $42 million to lower IVF costs Women seeking fertility treatment can now apply for a $500 rebate under the NSW...
Nitsa Stylianou worries about fantasy being confused with reality. Some women carry the idea of being a princess with them into adulthood and motherhood. I have been struggling with an internal difficulty – rejection of the image of little girls dressed up and parading as princesses in...
An occupational therapist helped Judy Miller to see that she needed to look after herself, as well as her daughter. I seek out other parents who have kids with special needs, and I am active in a network of parents whose children have disabilities. And I...
Historically, the process of egg freezing has been used for patients undergoing medical procedures where there is a significant risk to their fertility reports Dr Sonya Jessup, but now, there is a growing trend towards egg freezing for social reasons. Over the past several decades the...
The Tresilian Sleep Book provides expert advice on how to help your baby to sleep safely – from Australia’s most trusted parent support organisation There’s lots of advice on where your baby should sleep after she’s born. Some people recommend that you share a room with your...
Many women experience doubt when they return to work after maternity leave. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, reports Carina O'Brien, after returning to work herself. Take a few moments to think about how much has changed in your workplace in the...
Perinatal depression and anxiety is costing Australia $877 million annually according to a PwC (PriceWaterhouseCooper) analysis prepared for Gidget Foundation Australia and the Perinatal Mental Health Consortium. This is supported by the findings of the recent National Working Families survey undertaken by Parents at Work &...
