Georgia was told she wouldn’t be able to carry a child. At 46,she gave birth to triplets

Georgia was told she wouldn’t be able to carry a child. At 46,she gave birth to triplets

Three women who became first-time mums after the age of 45 share their stories.

  • byElli Jacobs

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First rule of naming babies – make sure Elon Musk isn’t the father
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First rule of naming babies – make sure Elon Musk isn’t the father

A boy named Zed would surely be better than X and Y. Oh,and Techno Mechanicus.

  • byJenna Price
Karen has delivered thousands of babies. Three deaths still haunt her
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Hospitals

Karen has delivered thousands of babies. Three deaths still haunt her

Former midwife Karen Buckley has nightmares about dead babies. She says it’s a result of trauma on the job and understaffing,and she wants urgent change.

  • byLaura Banks
‘We need to talk about surrogacy’:A lifelong friendship and a mission for change

‘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.

  • byLaura Banks
Minister’s stance on ‘small’ number of sick,premature babies requiring surgery fast ‘incredibly upsetting’
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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.

  • byHamish Hastie
My kid’s favourite picture book keeps me awake at night

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?

  • byThomas Mitchell
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Sandeep’s wife died after giving birth to twins. He still doesn’t know why
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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.

  • byHolly Thompson
National guidelines on postnatal care to ensure best possible start for families
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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.

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Britannia waives the rules:The blame for Ashes debacle lies entirely with England

Britannia waives the rules:The blame for Ashes debacle lies entirely with England

If you always play within the rules of any game,then you automatically play in the spirit of the game.

Australia’s baby drought underscores challenges facing young workers
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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.

  • byMatt Wade
It’s a boy:Ash Barty announces the arrival of her baby

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.

  • byScott Spits