The UK is believed to have one of the highest rates of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome in the world.
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The UK is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to preventing harm caused by drinking during pregnancy.
Many Muslim women say prejudice stops them from talking about their religion with healthcare staff.
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Muslim women in the UK don’t feel able to discuss their healthcare needs because of fears of islamaphobia.
Some women use fertility apps to track the chances of pregnancy.
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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.
If you don’t have a motorbike license back home, your insurance might not cover you if you have an accident abroad.
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Just 82% of young Australians have insurance when they travel overseas. But even if you have insurance, you might not be covered for everything.
Up to half of stillbirths happen unexpectedly and a clear cause is never identified.
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A Senate Report has put forward 16 recommendations to reduce rates of stillbirth in Australia targeting a 20% reduction in the rate within three years. We can do this by focusing on five practices.
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Foetal alcohol syndrome disorder is a much under-recognised and unsupported condition in the UK.
Rugrats can seriously mess you up.
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Having children is linked to a greater risk of heart attacks and stroke, but kids aren’t completely bad for your health.
The decision to induce labour depends on many factors, but women must be central to this process.
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When a pregnancy lasts 42 weeks or more or complications arise, women will need to consider being induced.
It’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy.
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A recent study suggests 12-18 months between pregnancies is ideal for most women. But is there actually such a thing as an ideal length of time?
It’s not just women who need to consider their age when planning a family.
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A new study shows that as the father’s age increases, so too the chances of the baby being born prematurely, having a low birth weight, or requiring medical intervention after delivery.
There are several health benefits associated with losing excess pregnancy weight.
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Your body has been changing over nine months, so naturally it will take a little while to change back. But there are some things you can do to achieve a healthy weight after having a baby.
Measuring the bump.
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Stillbirths affect many women but the science of finding out which pregnancies are at risk hasn’t moved on as much as you would think.
Approximately 11 per cent of Canadian mothers report consuming alcohol during pregnancy, which can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in their children.
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With an estimated prevalence of four per cent, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) is more common than autism. And yet is it surrounded by myth and stigma.
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Tokophobia is a pathological fear of pregnancy and can lead to avoidance of childbirth.
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Academics from different disciplines come Head to Head in this series to tackle topical debates.
There is evidence drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm the developing foetus.
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The DrinkWise posters are designed to highlight the risks of drinking during pregnancy. To do so effectively, the message needs to be clear and direct.
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It’s unsurprising that such apps are popular. Contraceptives come with a slew of hazards.
Demographers struggle to measure unintended fertility.
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It’s very difficult to measure whether a conception was intended. But those data are vital to understanding women’s choices.
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Better ante-natal care may not need more cash, just a smarter, consistent and more relatable way of making things work.
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The opioid crisis in the US has quadrupled the number of babies born addicted to drugs.