Babies
‘We need to talk about surrogacy’: A lifelong friendship and a mission for change
Jennifer McCloy and Edwina Peach have a friendship that is tightly bonded by a surrogacy that gave Edwina the chance to be a mother. They want law change so the opportunity is available to everyone.
- by Laura Banks
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Hospitals
Minister’s stance on ‘small’ number of sick, premature babies requiring surgery fast ‘incredibly upsetting’
Helping Little Hands’ Joanne Beedie said there was only about 30 babies impacted by moving the mums and babies hospital sounded like those lives might be less valuable.
- by Hamish Hastie
Opinion
Pop culture
My kid’s favourite picture book keeps me awake at night
This widely accepted children’s classic is absolutely terrifying, so why can’t I stop reading it?
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Healthcare
Sandeep’s wife died after giving birth to twins. He still doesn’t know why
Monika Sandeep was rushed back to hospital the day after she was discharged. More than three litres of watery blood was drained from her abdomen. Her husband wants answers.
- by Holly Thompson
Editorial
Pregnancy
Shorter postnatal hospital stays should be by choice
Experts have raised concerns that rapid hospital discharge after delivery may bring challenges for new mothers.
- The Age's View
Editorial
Pregnancy
National guidelines on postnatal care to ensure best possible start for families
Experts have raised concerns that rapid hospital discharge after delivery may bring challenges for new mothers.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Fertility
Australia’s baby drought underscores challenges facing young workers
The fertility rate is near historic lows and there are signs it will fall further.
- by Matt Wade
It’s a boy: Ash Barty announces the arrival of her baby
Australian tennis great and one of the country’s favourite athletes Ash Barty has had a baby boy.
- by Scott Spits
What data on Queensland’s newborns reveals about state’s newest mums
The average age of new mothers has shifted, and more women are having babies at a different time in their lives.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Why the state’s COVID baby boom is going bust
Fewer babies were born in NSW in the first three months of 2023 than in any year for more than a decade, with the average age of first-time mothers on the rise.
- by Laura Banks and Angus Thomson
The loophole that lets ‘no added sugar’ baby food be high in sugar
A review of 276 squeeze pouches from 15 manufacturers found just two of the products had an adequate level of nutrients according to infant feeding guidelines.
- by Mary Ward