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Recently released data has shown a shocking rise in c-section birth in Western Australia. Find out what is causing higher rates, and what can be done. Read More

Women in the US are having too many c-sections. Are developments in modern obstetrics responsible for increasing women’s exposure to unnecessary risk? Read More

We don’t know why babies hiccup in utero but, at some stage during pregnancy, most babies do What’s normal when it comes to baby hiccups during pregnancy? Read More

A recent investigation has found the US to be the most dangerous developed country to give birth. Find out what the investigation has discovered. Read More

Sorting through all the information about nutrition during pregnancy can be a challenge. Here are answers to 6 FAQs about iron intake during pregnancy. Read More

If you are the parent of a toddler, trying to go anywhere is mission impossible. Here are 10 things toddlers do when you're trying to leave the house. Read More

Post traumatic stress disorder isn't something we associate with birth. PTSD after birth is increasing, however, and affects more people than we think. Read More

Nothing makes you feel like you’re on shaky ground quite like having a brand new baby. Here are 10 things that are normal when you have a newborn. Read More

New research has leading health organisations and women questioning whether it’s safer for labour to be electively induced at 39 weeks of pregnancy. Read More

Media reports against cosleeping usually leave out an important message that helps parents to make informed decisions about sleep arrangements for babies. Read More