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An international study examined how heat and humidity may affect pregnancy. A reproductive health expert unpacks its key findings.
First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.
A fluorescent embryo allows scientists to watch living cells organise themselves in real time, revealing processes previously impossible to observe.
Even after giving birth, the body goes through many widespread changes.
Adolescent girls and young women are at the heart of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. They need to know their HIV status.
Genetics may only partially determine a newborn’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Screening umbilical cord blood could lead to earlier treatments to prevent or reduce disease.
Each Australian state and territory has different rules around when, how and where you can access contraception. Two researchers unpack the details.
Researchers are anxiously awaiting government action on rescheduling cannabis.
This study is one of the first to identify a link between Pfas exposure and asthma in childhood.
Despite some limitations, Babies is a welcome and important contribution that explores the realities of miscarriage with honesty and compassion.
There are four practical policy shifts that the Nigerian government could take to improve the use of maternity services.
Growing evidence shows that men’s health also plays a vitally important role in pregnancy and child development.
Around 70-80% of women will develop at least one fibroid by the time they’re 50.
Pregnancy reshapes the brain more profoundly than scientists ever imagined – and a landmark new study is finally mapping exactly how.
From scooping to skincare, online trends are reshaping how we talk about periods. But menstruation is complex, varied and still under researched.
Mobile health clinics are a practical but underused solution to the growing number of maternity care deserts in the US.
Research showed that older women used safer methods of abortion. Fully safe methods did not dominate in any region of Ghana.
On entering the exhibition, visitors are immersed in the world of the late medieval birthing chamber.
Alice Kinsella’s post-maternity leave comeback could help pave the way for other gymnasts.
Top contributors
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Caroline Homer is a Friend of The Conversation.
Deputy Director (Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Burnet Institute
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Professor of Human Immunology, Swansea University
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Lecturer, Biochemistry & Immunology, Swansea University
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Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Griffith University
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NHMRC Early Career Fellow, The Kids Research Institute Australia
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Vicki Flenady is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Mater Research Institute; Director, Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, The University of Queensland
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Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Lecturer, Macquarie University
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Senior Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Mater Health SEQ in conjoint appointment as Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Bond University and as Associate Professor (Clinical), The University of Queensland
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Senior lecturer, York St John University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University