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Stem cell plan for placentas
JULIE ROBOTHAM 28 Jul |
Stem cells would be harvested from the placentas and umbilical cords of newborns, under a plan Australian researchers say could yield therapies for conditions ranging from arthritis to burns.
Here's looking at you kid
ISLA CUNNINGHAM 25 Jul |
For some parents, nine months is too long to wait before getting a good view of their little bundle of joy. A new service to Wollongong is cutting short that wait, enabling parents to view the baby via a 4D/3D ultrasound and be pampered at the same time.
Job security crucial not money
ADELE HORIN 7 Jul |
A national paid maternity leave scheme will make little difference to women's willingness to return to work after having a baby, according to a new study.
Better late than less
RACHEL BROWNE & LOUISE HALL 22 Jun |
Hundreds of pregnant women are expected to delay giving birth to take advantage of the $742 rise in the baby bonus payment, which comes into effect on July 1.
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Feeding the bump
Diet is one of the most important factors during pregnancy, but more importantly, it is the only factor you can have complete control over. Get some tips on feeding your bump!
'Father' to go from birth certificate
A controversial new bill that will remove the word "father" from birth certificates to recognise lesbian couples who have children through IVF will be put before NSW Parliament.
A wee problem
Incontinence and weak pelvic floors can be a troubling issue for many women, but it needn't be, says pelvic physiotherapist Mary O'Dwyer.
The office plan for pregnancy
A drawer crammed with snacks; herbal tea; or scaling back duties. There are ways to cope at work with looming motherhood, says Colleen Simpson.
