Trigger warnings are increasingly used in Universities and are growing now in the wider world, report Jessica Gildersleeve, India Bryce and Kate Cantrell Last year, London’s Globe Theatre attached a trigger warning to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, advising it “contains depictions of suicide, moments of violence,...
Infertility affects countless women, but one woman asks: What if we are unconsciously preventing ourselves from falling pregnant?...
Australia continues to be one of the safest countries globally for IVF treatment, the latest data shows. A new report from UNSW Sydney reveals that IVF in Australia and New Zealand has reached a milestone in safety, with fewer twins and triplets being born through IVF...
Monash University Study Highlights the Importance of Family Planning for New Mothers When a new baby arrives, life can be all about adjusting to your little one’s needs. But while you’re focused on sleepless nights, feeding schedules, and baby milestones, something equally important might slip through...
For almost a decade, McCrindle has analysed the top baby names nationwide. Their report for 2024 makes really interesting reading for those who follow the trends or those who just want to make sure their little bundle of joy has his or her own unique name...
Researchers at Monash University have discovered that a high-fiber diet during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in children. Published in Circulation Research, the study highlights a strong connection between a mother’s diet and her child’s long-term heart health. "Fibre, found in foods...
A new framework by La Trobe University’s Judith Lumley Centre aims to empower childbirth experiences by aligning coping strategies with women’s preferences and values. This initiative follows concerns about birth trauma highlighted in the New South Wales Parliamentary Inquiry into Birth Trauma. The research, led by...
We’re blinded by the birth block. We read all the books and take all the classes to help prepare for that one momentous day (and we should; birth IS important). But, we fail to see past birth and too often neglect to prepare for postpartum,...
New Guidelines to Support Very Preterm Babies Australian health experts have introduced groundbreaking guidelines to enhance the long-term health outcomes of children born very preterm. These clinical practice guidelines are the first of their kind in the country, focusing on the care of babies born before...
In preparation for her first pregnancy, Helen Kronberger ploughed through every parenting book available, but these days, she is a little more selective in her reading. The first time around, I treated my due date for giving birth like the date of a major exam. I...
