A key election issue is high immigration levels,but new research says these will plunge. That’s in addition to falling fertility and shorter lifespans.
Many early adopters of egg freezing are not well-informed about the emotional and psychological realities of disposing of unused eggs when their deadline is up.
The growing number of women choosing to start families alone has led to wait times on donor eggs and sperm rising,but Victoria has moved to make importing them easier.
Government leg-ups help,but the high cost of formal childcare in Australia meant the availability of family members to babysit was still important.
Expectant mothers could have their pregnancy managed by a midwife or GP under a radical proposal to make private maternity care more affordable.
When the unimaginable happens,families,authorities and communities are left with many questions.
Australia’s fertility rates have been falling fast and are now at rock bottom. The economic consequences will be far-reaching.
Bioethics researchers want guidelines for use of AI in embryo selection during IVF,and transparency for patients.
From Ancient Greece right through to modern medicine in Australia today,the treatment of women in science started badly and remains a serious problem.
Locals in the Hills Shire were furious to discover that,when their new hospital eventually opens,it won’t have a birthing suite.