Medications to avoid when pregnant

Lakshmi Singh With many over the counter and prescription medications being unsafe to take during pregnancy, here are some general guidelines of what is not suitable to take when pregnant.

Diagnosis was a blessing in disguise

Cosima Marriner Lisa Taylor didn't fit the profile of a woman at risk of gestational diabetes. At 31, and pregnant with her son, Otis, she had a body mass index in the healthy weight range and no family history of the disease.

We are what our mothers eat

Cosima Marriner Eating for two when pregnant may make an unborn child obese, researchers warn.

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Babyology looks at Fossflakes Comfort-U pillow

Babyology Have a restful pregnant pause with Fossflakes Comfort-U Pillow.

Obesity can start in the womb

Rachel Browne They may look gorgeous with their round cheeks and roly poly bodies but experts warn that obese babies may face a lifetime of health problems mapped out even before conception.

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Raising awareness of Congenital CMV in Australia

Sydney mother trying to raise awareness of Congenital CMV in Australia is getting the gift of sound for her son with Bilateral Cochlear implant surgery being done in time to hear the carols on Christmas day.

Mother of four raises awareness of Congenital CMV

Kate Daly shares her story of Congenital CMV and what we don't know enough about and how to prevent it during pregnancy.

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Women still drinking, smoking in pregnancy

Rachel Wells Australian women continue to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol during pregnancy, a new study reveals.

Mystery behind parents' heartbreak

Nicky Phillips. Matt and Vanessa Postle's baby girl, Charlie, was born with dark brown hair and perfectly formed fingers and toes. The only indication that something was not right was her skin, which was tinged blue.

Late-pregnancy snoring risk to baby: study

Amy Corderoy Nearly half of pregnant women will develop snoring by their final trimester that could be linked to dangerous health problems for mother and baby, Australian sleep researchers have shown.

Bright side to PCOS paradox

Susannah Singh Sufferers have more pregnancy problems but they remain fertile for longer.

The pregnancy reality for older mums

Barry Walters While there are many reasons mothers have babies later in life, maternal age can lead to higher risks for mums and babies. Here are the facts.

Bump up the volume

Exercising while pregnant helps your body with birth and recovery, writes Bronwyn McNulty.

The healthy baby diet

Teresa Cutter So, now you're eating for two. Pregnancy means a nutritious diet is even more vital to give your baby the best start in life.

Simple test to aid early detection

Much of the focus in pre-eclampsia research is on finding a simple, inexpensive test that will indicate in early pregnancy if a woman is likely to develop the condition.

Pregnancy cravings

Brooke Tasovac Food cravings are experienced by many women throughout pregnancy, and can include virtually anything. However there are some fairly common cravings shared by a majority of women!

What is safe during pregnancy?

Brooke Tasovac During pregnancy, there are some obvious things to avoid, but there are lots of other things that are said to be safe and unsafe depending on who you talk to!

Sleep and stillborn link made

Julia Medew A new study has found a link between mum's sleeping habits and stillbirth - however more research is needed.

Recognising antenatal depression

Brooke Tasovac To a degree, it is typical for couples to feel overwhelmed by the idea of having a baby and the enormous responsibility that accompanies it. But for certain women the excitement, elation and anticipation that are supposed to be felt after seeing two blue lines on a pregnancy test are outweighed by other emotions like doubt, regret and fear, and are indicative of antenatal depression.

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Vitamins 'lower risk of autism'

Women who reported not taking prenatal vitamins immediately before and during pregnancy were twice as likely to have a child with autism, a study has found.

Fragile life saved in the womb

Tim Barlass A blood transfusion is never without risks. When it is for an unborn baby the stakes are even higher.

Epidemic fear over big rise in diabetic pregnant women

Amy Corderoy Hospitals are struggling to cope with a surge in pregnant women with diabetes, with figures released today showing one in 20 is affected.

Does IVF cause low birth-weight babies?

Amber Robinson Pregnant radio personality Jackie O is currently on bed rest, as her unborn baby is small for dates.

Fish oil pregnancy doubt

Kate Hagan Pregnant women taking fish oil tablets do not reduce their risk of post-natal depression nor assist the cognitive development of their babies, research has found.

Study: light drinking in pregnancy not harmful

Katherine Fenech Perth researchers found no link between low and moderate alcohol consumption and alcohol-related birth defects, but those who drank heavily during their first trimester had a greater chance of having children with birth defects.

Teen pregnancies back on the rise

Rachel Browne The number of births to teenage mothers in Australia has jumped after decades of steady decline, with a 10 per cent increase nationally. But is it cause for concern?

Pregnancies swell public system as costs rise

Julia Medew Health Editor Pregnant women are abandoning private maternity care for the overcrowded public system after the federal government slashed the Medicare safety net for obstetricians.

The beginning of the new beginning for Rafa and I

Juliana Fridman One of the things was what is called Pre-Eclampsia, hence why so much water in my body. Pre-eclampsia tends to be more frequent on multiples, they say it is rare for multiples NOT to have that.

Why exercising in pregnancy is vital

A recent longitudinal study by the University of Queensland has found that young Australian women are gaining significantly more weight after pregnancy than their mother’s generation, leaving them and their child at serious risk of developing life-threatening health conditions in years to come.

DNA transfer may stop genetic diseases

Nicky Phillips SCIENCE In a medical first scientists have transferred DNA from one women's embryo into the embryo of another women in a technique they hope may prevent parents from passing genetic diseases to their children.