Why this pregnancy condition has increased 70 per cent
More pregnant women are being diagnosed with this serious condition which can lead to complications and bigger babies.
Family Health
Heel prick test to start screening babies for new condition
The test which screens babies for genetic conditions by pricking their heel to get a tiny sample of blood will now be able to check for a new condition.
IVF pregnancy dangers exposed: study
IVF pregnancies can carry a higher risk of exposing the foetus to potentially dangerous medicines, a landmark study has shown.
‘She was the one’: Couple’s emotional surrogacy journey
After a chronic illness and multiple miscarriages, an Aussie couple have welcomed their miracle baby – sharing their emotional journey to parenthood.
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‘Surprise diagnosis left me 24 hours for a life-changing choice’
A routine check-up after gastric band surgery was the beginning of a series of unexpected health shocks for this 22-year-old Adelaide woman.
First look at plans for the new Melton Hospital
Victoria’s first fully electric hospital has moved a step closer to reality. Here’s what the new Melton Hospital will look like.
Phenergan warning: What parents need to know
An over-the-counter medication popular with young families has come under a new health warning. This is what you need to know.
I was told I couldn’t have kids – now I have twins
A man who was told he would never father his own children when diagnosed with a condition meaning he carried no sperm, is now the proud father of twins after an incredible medical journey.
‘I thought I wouldn’t get to meet my daughter’: Dad’s biggest fear
A family member of a Socceroos star has been dealt a cruel blow, discovering he has cancer while awaiting the arrival of his second daughter.
Brutal reality facing premmie babies just got even harder
Premature babies born as late as 37 weeks face even more difficulties later in life than many had first thought.
‘You’re playing with people’s lives’: Fury at lack of detail on IVF fails
Victorians have been left in the dark on IVF clinic failings after the regulator quietly stopped reporting key details about lost and damaged embryos, egg and sperm.
Kids at risk: Warning signs every parent needs to look out for
Aussie children are facing a crisis like no other generation, but there are ways parents can help them. It can start by answering these questions.
Revealed: Worst NDIS delays facing Aussie families
One mother was told her son needed to wait 18 months for speech therapy as massive NDIS delays continue to anger Aussies. See the average wait time in your state, and the neglected suburbs.
‘I tried 15 mins of hypnotherapy a day for IBS and it’s life-changing’
Joanna could only book afternoon flights because she spent her mornings on the toilet with crippling IBS – now her life isn’t dictated by her chronic condition.
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