Induced labour at 39 weeks could lead to better outcomes
23 May, 2023A new study of 1.6 million women has found elective induction of labour at 39 weeks' gestation is associated with a 37% decreased risk of perineal injury.
Concerns raised about ovulation apps and data privacy
22 May, 2023As the use of menstrual health apps continues to grow, Flinders University law experts have warned of the legal implications of who can access this highly personal data and how can it be used.
New solution could reduce severe bleeding after childbirth
15 May, 2023Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) — defined as the loss of more than 500 mL of blood within 24 hours after birth — is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide.
Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women
26 April, 2023A study exploring new ways to fight anaemia in developing nations has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women, compared with daily tablets.
New test aims to revolutionise preeclampsia detection
18 April, 2023A new rapid test for the early diagnosis of preeclampsia can reportedly produce results in 15 minutes and has been developed by researchers at UTS.
New FASD campaign hopes to make yarning easier
22 February, 2023NACCHO has launched Strong Born, a new campaign to raise awareness of the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and safe breastfeeding practices.
Researchers identify 6 factors that may hinder conception
09 February, 2023A risk-scoring system based on just six risk factors could help women improve their chances of conceiving, according to research from Singapore.
Call for urgent action on exploitative formula milk marketing
08 February, 2023Experts are calling for an international legal treaty to tackle exploitative marketing practices in the formula milk industry, accompanied by more effective breastfeeding support.
Rural women in dire need of better ultrasound services: survey
15 November, 2022A lack of ultrasound equipment and training for rural clinicians is contributing to higher death rates and foetal abnormalities in remote regions of Australia.
Doctors perform life-changing surgery on baby before birth
18 October, 2022A Queensland baby diagnosed with spina bifida has received life-changing surgery — while still in his mother's womb.
Report reveals the impact of unintended pregnancies
28 September, 2022Almost half (40%) of all pregnancies in Australia are unintended, with 197,234 occurrences recorded in 2020 alone.
Trial looks into reducing harm of gestational diabetes
14 September, 2022Lowering the target blood sugar level for those with gestational diabetes during pregnancy may reduce the risk of birth complications for the baby but increase them for the mother, according to Australian, NZ and international research.
Experts say access to late terminations in Qld is vital
14 September, 2022Despite advances in imaging and prenatal screening, not all abnormalities are detectable early in pregnancy, making safe late termination services essential.
Need to cut through alcohol and breastfeeding misinformation
15 August, 2022Two-thirds of Australian women who breastfeed feel they do not fully understood the risks of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.
Emergency caesarean linked to increased inflammatory response
06 April, 2022Labour and natural childbirth cause stress on a mother's body but an emergency caesarean is associated with even more inflammatory gene expression in the placenta, according to a new study.
