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In most states, employers aren’t required to accommodate the unique needs of pregnant women except in limited circumstances.
Sarah and Donna are 26 weeks pregnant and have the same blood sugar levels. But while Donna is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, Sarah is spared from the label. It comes down to where she lives.
Sen. Warren is proposing universal child care as a way to rein in the soaring costs of raising a family. A sociologist explains what’s driving the trend.
Thousands of Australian men have vasectomies each year. These surgeries are successful in more than 99% of cases.
Added to the complications of dealing with such a unique type of loss, is the fact that many people feel uncomfortable talking about personal issues with their colleagues.
Nine months is a long time to have sore feet but these easy remedies can ease the pain.
Women of all walks of life have abortions: married, single, child-free, and mothers. New research shows what’s happening in their life when they do.
If you’re one of the one in six Australian couples experiencing infertility, you’ve probably thought about IVF. Here’s a step by step breakdown of how it all works.
Five out of five experts agree running during pregnancy is OK.
The ‘egg timer’ blood test reveals the quantity of eggs women have, not the quality, which declines with age. It’s also expensive and can give false low readings.
Traditional belief has held that the underlying cause of miscarriage can be found in mothers, but half of recurrent miscarriages have another cause.
New study finds a link between tea drinking during pregnancy and smaller babies.
How do women decide how many children to have and when to have them? The data reveal a few major patterns.
If women don’t have access to quality emergency surgery, they can develop dibilitating complications such as fistula.
Did you ever consider that human beings might have a breeding season? Birth seasonality exists – and has interesting implications for childhood disease outbreaks.
The UK is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to preventing harm caused by drinking during pregnancy.
Muslim women in the UK don’t feel able to discuss their healthcare needs because of fears of islamaphobia.
Fertility apps aim to help women understand their bodies. But while some find tracking their data a positive experience, others may feel burdened or trapped.
Just 82% of young Australians have insurance when they travel overseas. But even if you have insurance, you might not be covered for everything.
Principais colaboradores
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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NHMRC Early Career Fellow, Telethon Kids Institute
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Professor of Human Immunology, Swansea University
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Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Griffith University
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Caroline Homer é um amigo do The Conversation.
Deputy Director (Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Burnet Institute
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Biochemistry & Immunology Lecturer, Swansea University
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Lecturer, Macquarie University
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Karin Hammarberg é um amigo do The Conversation.
Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Professor, Mater Research Institute; Director, Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, The University of Queensland
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Professor in Medicine, Ethics and Society, University of Warwick
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Senior Lecturer, Evolutionary Biology, University of Sydney
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Professor and Associate Dean - Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire
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Professor of Maternal and Child Health, University of Stirling
