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Small hips don’t preclude women from giving birth naturally. Image from shutterstock.com

‘Childbearing hips’ don’t make the difference in childbirth

Caroline Homer, University of Technology Sydney and Allison Cummins, University of Technology Sydney

While the old adage about having “childbearing hips”, is not usually a compliment, many women consider it an advantage when it comes to childbirth. As midwives, we are used to allaying the concerns of…
Aside from folate, most pregnant women get all the nutrients they need from a balanced diet. Flickr/Future Street

Explainer: what to eat and avoid during pregnancy

Allison Cummins, University of Technology Sydney and Caroline Homer, University of Technology Sydney

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ll know what it’s like to be bombarded with mixed messages from well-meaning friends and family about what you should eat and avoid to protect your growing baby. It can…

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