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These two dads say Australia needs to talk about compensating surrogates
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1650+ words) Australians desperate to start a family are being driven overseas into markets that can be dangerous, costly and ethically dubious." Is it time for a national conversation about paying surrogates here? It's been a big journey for Lewis and Edward,…...
Historical IVF mix-up discovery raises questions about Australian industry
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1133+ words) The discovery of another IVF mix-up has raised questions about how widespread errors are in the industry." (Supplied: Adobe) The discovery of a historical IVF mix-up in 1995 could lead to more serious mistakes being discovered, according to fertility experts. The…...
IVF embryo mix-up discovered 30 years later
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (96+ words) VIDEO: IVF embryo mix-up discovered 30 years later'ABC News VIDEO: IVF embryo mix-up discovered 30 years later A NSW woman has discovered she and her twin sister were born after an IVF embryo mix up, and they are not related to their…...
Mothers in WA's north to be left without a private midwife
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (789+ words) Anna Hastie was supported by Kimberley Maternity through both of her pregnancies." (ABC Kimberley: Ruby Littler) The only private midwifery practice in Western Australia's far north is closing its doors. Owner and endorsed midwife Tracey Gilchrist says it is no…...
NSW woman discovers IVF mix-up 30 years later
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (100+ words) Sasha Szafranski learned as an adult that she was born to the wrong biological parents. (ABC News: Magie Kahmeneh) A NSW woman has discovered she and her twin sister were born after an IVF embryo mix up, and they are…...
Focus on men's health may improve pregnancy outcomes, experts say
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (977+ words) ABC Health & Wellbeing There needs to be a greater understanding of how a man's health can influence fertility, experts argue. (Getty image: ~User GI15613517) A new review published in the Lancet argues the pre-conception health of men and partners is currently…...
Why some women experience intense negative feelings while breastfeeding
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1141+ words) Women who tandem feed are at a higher risk of experiencing breastteeding aversion. (Adobe Stock) While many women find breastfeeding an enjoyable bonding experience, some will have an involuntary and overwhelming urge to remove their child from the breast. Intense…...
Suffered inappropriate treatment for endometriosis? Here's what to do
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (11+ words) Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
The difference between homebirth and freebirth and why it matters
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1060+ words) Knowing the risks of both freebirths and homebirths allows women to make informed and safe decisions. (Pexels) While freebirths and planned homebirths both happen outside of a medical setting, they are different birthing experiences. Separating them is important because they…...
Sharnelle Vella's Baby Shower
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (229+ words) 774 ABC Radio Melbourne's Sharnelle Vella is having a baby, and her Breakfast co-host Bob Murphy is throwing her a baby shower." If you would like to join this celebration on Wednesday, March 4, before Sharnelle welcomes her baby girl, please register…...