One in four pregnancies unplanned
A La Trobe University led study has found more than one quarter of pregnancies in Australia are unplanned and almost one third of these pregnancies end in abortion. Published in the Medical Journal of...
View ArticleFIFO work impacts the stress levels of pregnant partners
Pregnant partners of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers experience higher levels of stress compared to women whose partners work regular shift work, new research led by Curtin University has found. The...
View ArticleUSA | Few women told of reduced cancer risk when making decision about...
With many infant formulas on the market promising the same benefits as breast milk, more women may forgo breastfeeding. However, when making that decision, women may not be considering the benefits...
View ArticleMobile app to help reduce stillbirths
A new mobile app developed by University of Queensland researchers is aiming to reduce the rate of stillbirth in Australia by 30 per cent. Currently being trialled at the Mater Mothers’ Hospital in...
View ArticleDoes a woman’s weight gain during pregnancy affect children’s bone health? |...
A new study has examined whether managing weight during pregnancy might affect children’s bone mass. In the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study, investigators analysed prospective data from...
View ArticleIs ‘baby brain’ really unique to pregnant women?
So-called ‘baby brain’ might affect more than just pregnant women, according to a group of Deakin University researchers who hit the headlines with research confirming the phenomenon’s existence...
View ArticleOmega-3 found to reduce premature births
Increased intake of omega-3 long-chain fatty acids during pregnancy has been found to reduce the risk of premature birth. The Cochrane review into Omega-3 fatty acid addition during pregnancy was...
View ArticlePelvic floor study puts weight on resistance training
Resistance training improves pelvic floor strength and, contrary to popular belief, may not cause incontinence in women, a ground-breaking study by Charles Darwin University researchers has revealed. A...
View ArticleA Mediterranean diet in pregnancy is associated with lower risk of...
The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts. This healthy diet pattern has been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk...
View ArticleChemicals in personal care and household products linked to earlier puberty...
Chemicals that are widely used in personal care and household products are linked to girls entering puberty at earlier ages, according to findings from a long-running study of mothers and children. The...
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