Mothers
Midwives could be Key to Preventing Alcohol & Drug use in Pregnant Women
An initiative in South Australia is exploring the role midwives can play in promoting public health measures, supporting pregnant women......
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Rates “Devastating”
Australia lags 20 years behind Canada when it comes to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The disorder is caused by alcohol......
Sisters on the Inside, Babies on the Outside
Breastfeeding is important for the development of a child. But what happens when the mother is in prison. Recently an......
Surprise! Becoming a mother doesn’t always destroy your life
Writer Antonella Gambotto-Burke spent her pregnancy wondering whether she had it in her to love her child. She’d spent her......
Our need to invest in breastfeeding
With baby formula sales booming and rates of breastfeeding on the decline internationally, discussions are sparked about the many benefits......
Is it okay to be vegan whilst pregnant?
A Queensland woman was recently at the centre of controversy because of her eating habits. She’s 26 weeks pregnant with......
New ‘more accurate’ non-invasive prenatal tests
The analysis of cell-free fetal DNA, or cfDNA, could help mothers-to-be find out if they’re babies are at risk of......
Pressures over Breastfeeding
Mothers often feel various pressures when raising a child, particularly the stress of breastfeeding. While those pro-breastfeeding see this as......
Indigenous midwives; Why we need more
Midwives around the country were celebrated on the weekend for their work as part of the national day of the......
Should Australia start talking about abortion?
Abortion is a heated issue in American politics, featuring prominently throughout the president election. In Australia the situation is very......