Majority feel having an abortion was the right decision: Research A new large-scale study on women’s feelings following a termination found most experience relief, not regret, five years on from the procedure.
‘It’s not in the medical vocabulary’: Talking about matrescence Matrescence, the transition to motherhood, is a period of emotional upheaval akin to adolescence, Dr Evelyn Lewin writes.
Sydney choking on smoke from bushfires: What GPs need to know Health warnings have been issued in the face of ‘alarming and dangerous’ levels of air pollution in NSW, with a forecast heatwave likely to exacerbate what is a looming public health issue.
When the baby blues don’t lift Perinatal depression affects one in five women and one in 10 men – so why is it still so hidden?
City–remote health divide starts from birth Statistics designed to track clinical activity and outcomes related to pregnancy have revealed marked differences in a number of key areas.
‘It’s mis-sold as an insurance policy’: Fertility expert on egg freezing Dr Raelia Lew explores what GPs need to know about elective egg freezing.
Removing stigma around stillbirth: ‘The time is now’ Stillbirth is difficult for many people to confront, but advocates want to bring it into the open and reduce the isolation felt by affected families.
NSW push to decriminalise abortion stalls Conservative MPs have successfully delayed the bill’s introduction.
Mums-to-be encouraged to get flu jab A surge in cases of flu in babies has led to calls to boost pregnancy vaccination rates in Victoria.
A ‘hidden tragedy’: Government pledges further support for stillbirth The Federal Government has responded to a report on stillbirth with a promise of additional funding and research.