Peak medical bodies demand inquiry into rising childbirth injury rates
The calls from the National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and…
Intravenous iron use among Australian women climbs dramatically over the past decade
The number of Australian women receiving intravenous iron treatments has surged dramatically over the past decade, with new…
Moms are using energy gels to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes
So long, saltines and applesauce — modern moms-to-be are turning to performance products to boost energy during pregnancy…
Uterine aging may reduce donor egg pregnancy success after 49
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with…
Difficult childbirth is not unique to humans, study finds
The tight fit of a baby’s head through a mother’s birth canal, which causes great difficulty in childbirth,…
Prioritizing maternal sleep reduces risk of postpartum anxiety disorders
Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but there has been less focus…
I was sure my mother-in-law poisoned me — but I was the one who got sectioned
Adaure Dankwa, 38, suffered from postpartum psychosis and became extremely paranoid after her first pregnancy (Picture: Adaure Dankwa…
Survey finds one in three women suffer silently with pelvic prolapse
Up to half of all women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. The…
Breaking the stigma of pelvic floor dysfunction
stock photo of pelvic floor model
Millions of Americans quietly struggle with pelvic floor…
New mother’s experience highlights importance of postpartum heart care
At 35, Brooklyn resident Luyba Caloras was healthy, with no history of heart problems and no reason to…
Unplanned C-section doubles risk of ‘severe psychological stress’ for new moms
Anyone can see Allison DiBlasi is a really great mom, but it took a while for DiBlasi to…
Large Swedish study finds COVID-19 vaccination unrelated to fertility or childbirth rates
Large real-world Swedish data provide reassurance that COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce childbirth rates, helping counter persistent misinformation…