Pregnancy

A new book recovers a forgotten history – one in which pregnant women were desirable and their sexuality celebrated. So how did we end up so squeamish?

Myths and legends have surrounded twins for centuries. Here, we explain how they’re formed, how alike they really are and what twins teach us about human health

New research shows that occasional exposure to alcohol may influence facial shape and brain development

Medications for cystic fibrosis are currently only approved for children over two, but new research aims to guide the safe use of treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Twins and other multiple birth babies face a higher risk of infant mortality, underscoring the need for specific healthcare guidelines

A key treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia isn’t being used in many parts of the world – University of Melbourne experts look at why and suggest solutions

Midwives in Indonesia have been battling through COVID-19 and putting themselves at risk in what is another reminder of the importance of protecting frontline health workers

Preeclampsia is one of the most serious complications a mother-to-be can face – new research aims to develop an early-warning blood test for pregnant women at risk

Global rates of caesarean section are rising alarmingly, especially in Asia, and as the Indonesian experience shows, these rates are accompanied by widening inequality in access

Miscarriage is one of the most common pregnancy complications, occurring in about one in four pregnancies, yet it is rarely talked about in society