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The reasons why people may seek out late-term abortions are complex and are often based on new medical information and delays caused by state policies.
The definition of personhood is a key and contested philosophical issue that has made legalized abortion such a longstanding controversy.
The Victorians are to blame for our conservative ideas about how a pregnant body should look
Exercising during pregnancy is safe – and can have many benefits for both mother and baby.
A sociologist found in her research that many Americans who are opposed to abortion may nonetheless be willing to support a friend or family member seeking one.
Live birth has evolved independently more than 150 times. The underlying biophysical processes all look quite similar, but new research shows they use completely different genetic tools.
Teen boys who date adult women tend to experience their relationships differently than girls who date older men.
Birthing on Country services acknowledge First Nation peoples’ continued ownership of land and unique birthing practices.
In her brave new book The Cost of Labour, Natalie Kon-yu examines the mental stresses women face in pregnancy and childbirth.
During the pandemic, health care providers began prescribing abortion pills without requiring in-person exams. This practice could help people access the care they need when abortion rights are in limbo.
Some of the most persistent myths about COVID-19 vaccination have been false rumours that it can affect fertility in men or women. There has never been any evidence to support this misinformation.
When asked about postpartum exercise, women were curious about strategies and recommendations for physical activity after the birth of a child, including finding the time, energy and motivation.
A robust body of research finds that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy is safe and effective – and the best way to protect both mother and child from the risks of COVID-19.
As it debunks old myths and uncovers previously ignored facts, science is finding that the vagina is both complex and busy.
Sport policy and practices to support pregnant athletes impacts athletes across all levels of sport. We have an opportunity to change the future for athletes.
How can we help pregnant women quit smoking, for their health and that of their unborn child, when substitutes and other methods seem less effective during this period?
Non-invasive prenatal testing can assess risk for genetic anomalies in a fetus. But interpreting risk levels is highly personal, as a study on Reddit discussions shows.
Maternal antibodies are passed through the placenta to the fetus, providing protection against COVID hospitalisation for infants.
The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s health risks and the role power plants play.
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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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Caroline Homer is a Friend of The Conversation.
Co-Program Director: Maternal and Child Health, Burnet Institute
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NHMRC Early Career Fellow, Telethon Kids Institute
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Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Griffith University
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Biochemistry Tutor, Swansea University
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Professor of Human Immunology, Swansea University
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Lecturer, Macquarie University
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Karin Hammarberg is a Friend of 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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Associate Professor in Sociology, University of Tasmania
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Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Mater Health SEQ in conjoint appointment as Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Bond University and Associate Professor (Clinical), The University of Queensland
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Professor of Maternal and Child Health, University of Stirling
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Conjoint Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Monash University
