Tag: Reproduction and Contraception
61yo surrogate mum reportedly gives birth
A 61-year-old Japanese woman has given birth to a surrogate child, an obstetrician in central Japan said. [MORE]
'Miracle' woman gives birth to septuplets in Egypt
An Egyptian woman has given birth to a set of septuplets in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, in what doctors termed "a miracle," the official MENA news agency has reported.[MORE]
Love woes can be blamed on contraceptive pill: research
If you are having relationship problems, you might be able to blame it on the contraceptive pill.[MORE]
Smoking during first pregnancy could affect second child: study
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A report says the damage from smoking while pregnant may last longer than previously feared.[MORE]
Smoking mothers put second child at risk: study
A large Australian health study has found that women who smoke in their first pregnancy are also putting their second baby at risk of being born small or premature.[MORE]
Contraceptive pill can make women pick Mr Wrong: study
Contraceptive pills taken by tens of millions of women around the world can disrupt the innate ability to sniff out a genetically compatible partner, a study has found.[MORE]
NSW to review surrogacy laws
A review of New South Wales' surrogacy laws will examine whether surrogate mothers should be allowed to have their expenses reimbursed.[MORE]
New database critical to Royal's obstetric accreditation
The Royal Hobart Hospital is confident it can fulfil the requirements needed to keep its accreditation as an obstetric and gynaecology training site.[MORE]
Soy products reduce sperm count: study
Eating or drinking a lot of products containing soy and isoflavones can result in reduced sperm count among men, a Harvard School of Public Health study has shown.[MORE]
Catholic groups call on pope to end contraception ban
More than 50 dissident Catholic groups have published an unusually frank open letter to Pope Benedict saying the Church's ban on contraception had been "catastrophic" and urging him to lift it.[MORE]
Hospital sends woman in labour 40km away
An ambulance officer has revealed he was ordered to transfer a woman about to give birth from Blue Mountains Hospital, west of Sydney, almost 40 kilometres to Nepean Hospital.[MORE]
IVF negligence case shouldn't have gone to court: AMA
The AMA says the case against a Canberra obstetrician for the wrongful birth of a child should never have made it to court.[MORE]
Court dismisses IVF negligence case
A Melbourne couple suing over the wrongful birth of one of their children have lost a case against their Canberra obstetrician.[MORE]
Support program keeps teen mums learning
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A program for teenage mothers is aiming to break the cycle of disadvantage.[MORE]
Commonwealth should cover maternity leave: Northern Rivers
A north coast business organisation says the Commonwealth should foot the bill for paid maternity leave.[MORE]
Monaro MP dismisses maternity closure report
The NSW Member for Monaro has dismissed reports that maternity services at Cooma Hospital are facing closure.[MORE]
Qld doctors back Indigenous 'baby packs'
Two far north Queensland doctors say Indigenous mothers should be given special 'baby packs' instead of the baby bonus.[MORE]
MP breaks ranks over axed maternity ward
NSW backbencher Phil Koperberg takes aim at his own Govt over its snap decision to close a busy maternity ward.[MORE]
Women face 50km trips to give birth
Blue Mountains women told to travel up to 50 kilometres to give birth.[MORE]
Families celebrate 20yrs of Wesley IVF treatment
Hundreds of IVF babies and their families will gather in Brisbane today to celebrate 20 years of the fertility procedure at the Wesley Hospital.[MORE]
Men need carbs, women need meat: study
New study shows men need carbs, women need meat for healthy reproduction.[MORE]
Australia facing sperm donor shortage
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With Australia facing a shortage of sperm donors, some would-be mothers are turning to informal arrangements.[MORE]
Govt says no conflict with church over hospital fertility service
The Queensland Government says there will be no conflict with the Catholic Church about fertility services at the new Queensland Children's Hospital at the Mater complex in Brisbane.[MORE]
UN appeals for global family planning investment
The United Nations has appealed for much greater investment in family planning to help reduce poverty and slow down international population growth.[MORE]
DOCS to support 'vulnerable' mums-to-be
The New South Wales Government is today launching a six-month trial of a program aimed at protecting unborn children from harm.[MORE]
