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‘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.

  • by Laura Banks

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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.

  • by Hamish 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?

  • by Thomas Mitchell
Sandeep’s wife died after giving birth to twins. He still doesn’t know why
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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
Shorter postnatal hospital stays should be by choice
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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.

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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.

  • The Herald's View
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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.

  • by Matt 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.

  • by Scott Spits
What data on Queensland’s newborns reveals about state’s newest mums

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

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

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