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Family Health
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.
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.
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Aussie kids spending too much time on screens
Aussie toddlers are spending longer than they should on electronic devices, which is impeding their development. See tips on how to get your kids more active.
How a ‘readymoon’ can prepare would-be parents for a baby
Many couples trying for a baby don’t realise how much planning and patience is needed but experts say a “readymoon” can help them prepare for the big event.
Lazy Aussie habit is putting us at risk
Young people are now ‘sitting ducks’ for major health issues because of a worrying trend.
‘Quit the sit’: Our couch-potato lifestyle is putting kids at risk
Only 50 per cent of Australian parents play outside with their kids, a new survey has revealed. Celebrity trainer Sam Wood says young people are now ‘sitting ducks’ for major health issues.
Why young people support vapes ban
An exclusive survey shows young people back new laws banning single use vapes, with nine out of 10 believing e-cigarettes are more dangerous or as bad as ciggies. See the full survey results.
Steph Claire Smith on the one thing we need to stop expecting of mothers
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‘Overlooked’ birth issues leaving massive number of mums in pain
Shocking numbers from a Melbourne-led study show the childbirth complications women are suffering — causing pain, depression, anxiety and secondary infertility.
This is the best time to stop using birth control if you’re trying to get pregnant
We asked an expert
‘Every child should have the right to access these services’
One in 700 Australian is children born with cerebral palsy and experts say access to early intervention therapies can be life-changing, even for babies as young as two months old.
Elyse Knowles on self-care, sleep and the challenges of motherhood
‘Doing the food shopping alone is a treat’
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