Mothers need proper screening after birth, writes Phyllis Ohene-Agyei A growing number of women experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy which typically resolve after birth. Known as gestational diabetes, this is the most common metabolic disorder in pregnancy and affects one in seven women worldwide and...
Women don’t have a ‘surge’ in fertility before menopause – but surprise pregnancies can happen, even after 45, writes Karin Hammarberg We occasionally see media reports about celebrities in their mid-40s having surprise pregnancies. You might also hear stories like these from friends or relatives or...
Whatever TikTok says, write Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull and Nina Jane Chad, feeding your baby butter won’t help them sleep through the night. Sleep is the holy grail for new parents. So no wonder many tired parents are looking for something to help their babies sleep. A...
Business owner and single mother Kate Heussler talks about how vital financial planning is, as she prepared to became a solo mother. Pregnancy: Preparing for the Unexpected Money conversations matter If you have a partner, discussing finances before pregnancy is essential—covering expenses, parental leave, emergency savings, shared domestic...
Kate Atherton’s motherly resolve is somewhat weakened by sequins – until she sees the sparkle in her daughter’s eyes. There were certain roles I clearly understood would be part of becoming a mother – nurse, cook, cleaner and so on…But ‘sequin sewer’ was certainly never mentioned...
Cate Macinnis-Ng reflects on the brief life of her first child as she contemplates the birth of her second. The responses we’ve received to “We’re pregnant again” have ranged from a gushing, “Oh that’s so fabulous, how wonderful!” to “Don’t eat sushi or brie”. I translate...
Sarah Pietrzak is caught unawares when she is forced to confront an old, but lasting, family tragedy. I was instantly transported to my childhood when I entered the room. My team member was practising resuscitation on the baby mannequin, under the eye of an assessor. But...
Doctors says concerns about being able to have children are becoming more common as people start their families later in life and awareness increases about the impact conditions such as endometriosis can have on fertility. In response to these concerns and strong demand from women wanting...
The Australian Infant RSV Immunisation Program will offer two TGA-approved RSV protections. Immunisation advocates are celebrating the Albanese Government's commitment to launching Australia's first nationwide RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) immunisation program—a major development to reduce infant hospitalisation rates. The Immunisation Foundation of Australia estimates that making RSV...
New Legislation Will Support Parents in Making Better Feeding Choices Australian public health groups are praising the Government’s decision to introduce stricter rules for the marketing of infant formulas. This change aims to protect children’s health and prevent confusion for parents trying to make the best...
