Pregnancy News & Research
Stay informed with the latest pregnancy news and research. Discover new findings, expert insights, and updates on prenatal care, maternal health, and baby development to keep you and your baby healthy and well-prepared throughout your pregnancy journey.
New Research Reveals the Mystery of Morning Sickness
Nausea, vomiting, a constant queasiness… pregnancy sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), can leave even the most enthusiastic mum-to-be feeling miserable. For years, the cause of […]
Expecting Mums Denied Morning Sickness Medications
For many expecting mums, morning sickness is just an annoying part of pregnancy. But for others, it’s a serious complication needing medication, which women say […]
C-Sections Before 39 Weeks Put Babies at Risk, Report Says
Australian babies are being put at risk by c-sections scheduled too early without a medical reason, according to a new report released today. Despite evidence […]
New Study Confirms: Epidurals Don’t Cause Autism
Researchers have revealed epidural use at birth does not increase the risk of autism in children. The findings quash a previous, highly criticised study released […]
Pregnant Women Advised: Go on Holiday for Baby’s Health
Researchers have found that stress in pregnancy may influence infants’ brain development and mums-to-be are being encouraged to find ways to relax and reduce stress […]
Global Twin Births Surge: More Twins Born Than Ever Before
Double the giggles, double the grins and double the patter of little feet if you’re blessed with twins. Mums of multiples know just how magical […]
New Alternative to the Nauseating Gestational Diabetes Test
The traditional glucose tolerance test may be shelved in favour of a quick blood test. Researchers say the alternative test means pregnant women won’t have […]
Researchers discover cause of preeclampsia
Researchers believe they’ve found a primary cause of the potentially deadly pregnancy condition, preeclampsia. The most common pregnancy medical disorder, preeclampsia can be life-threatening for […]
Mum Pregnant with Twins Conceives a Third Baby
A woman expecting twins has fallen pregnant with a third baby in a rare phenomenon that has pregnant women everywhere just a little nervy. The […]
First Trimester Exercise Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
Expecting mums who up their exercise in the first trimester, may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study has found. While […]
Microplastics Found in Placentas of Expecting Mums
Microplastics have been found in the placentas of expecting mums, with researchers claiming it’s like have a ‘cyborg baby’ no longer made up of only […]
Mums Devastated by Ongoing Ban on Partners at Ultrasounds
Expecting mums say it’s time for the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions which prevent partners from attending ultrasounds and antenatal appointments at some Victorian hospitals. It’s […]
Early Pregnancy Loss Certificates Now Available in Victoria
Victorian parents who’ve suffered an early pregnancy loss can now apply for a commemorative certificate in honour of their baby. An early pregnancy loss is […]
2021 Paid Parental Leave Changes: What You Need to Know
If you’re having a baby this year, there are new Paid Parental Leave changes you need to know. The income cap for Paid Parental Leave […]
Parental leave changes for grieving families
Parents coping with stillbirth or infant death will now be able to access 12 months of unpaid parental leave, bringing the entitlements inline with parents […]