Prenatal opioid exposure linked to eczema,asthma:WA study finds

Prenatal opioid exposure linked to eczema,asthma:WA study finds

The study from the University of Western Australia analysed health records of 401,462 children born in WA between 2003 and 2018.

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I am a surrogate mother – the Pope should stay out of my life
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I am a surrogate mother – the Pope should stay out of my life

Six years ago,I delivered a baby for two dads. They gained a much-loved child and all the parenting joy that goes with it. Together,we gained a lifelong extended family.

  • bySarah Jefford
Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting,calls it ‘deplorable’

Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting,calls it ‘deplorable’

Francis’ remarks are likely to antagonise pro-LGBT+ groups,since surrogacy is often used by gay or lesbian partners who want to have children.

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The groundbreaking Australian scientists growing human eggs outside the body

The groundbreaking Australian scientists growing human eggs outside the body

Research that helped one Melbourne mum have her own biological twins after cancer is being expanded to give other people more ways to have babies.

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Baby Frankie brings joy early as his parents wish for peace in the new year

Baby Frankie brings joy early as his parents wish for peace in the new year

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Surprise! The new pregnancy announcement is no announcement at all

Surprise! The new pregnancy announcement is no announcement at all

Many women are rethinking how they share their pregnancy online,if at all.

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The horror of Islamic State,then the gift of a child:My Christmas to remember
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The horror of Islamic State,then the gift of a child:My Christmas to remember

The federal opposition defence spokesman and former SASR captain recalls the Christmas of 2014. For good and bad,it was one he’ll never forget.

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Woman with two wombs gives birth to twins on different days

Woman with two wombs gives birth to twins on different days

A woman with two uteruses has given birth to “one-in-a-million” twin girls,one from each womb.

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Comforting or cashing in? Inside the complex world of IVF influencers

Comforting or cashing in? Inside the complex world of IVF influencers

While many people are thankful for influencers sharing their fertility journeys,others question whether IVF should be so heavily marketed.

  • byWendy Syfret
Why are doctors still telling women with endometriosis to become pregnant?

Why are doctors still telling women with endometriosis to become pregnant?

This advice is not only medically irresponsible,but also reinforces a set of sinister and sexist myths.

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Henry Bryant is a Christmas miracle 25 years in the making
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Henry Bryant is a Christmas miracle 25 years in the making

The first woman to receive a uterus transplant in Australia has given birth,another milestone in a trial unlocking a ‘missing piece’ in fertility treatment.

  • byAngus Thomson