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Joy and pain of rural life, as mums carry the load

Joy and pain of rural life, as mums carry the load

One-third of rural mums have to travel more than two hours to give birth, while many also struggle alone with post-natal depression, a new report shows.

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Access to subsidised treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections and hormonal contraceptives will be expanded.

One Nation pitches pro-family policy amid abortion stir

One Nation pitches pro-family policy amid abortion stir

One Nation pitches pro-family policy amid abortion stir

One Nation pitches pro-family policy amid abortion stir

Pregnant women's hospital costs would be paid for by a One Nation government, as the party distances itself from abortion policies amid statewide debate.

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Dad support crucial in calls for parental leave changes

Dad support crucial in calls for parental leave changes

A parenthood advocacy leader has called on the federal government to assess how it funds parental leave and child care amid falling birthrates.

Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb

Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb

A national campaign is seeking to destigmatise and raise awareness of a physical and neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.

IVF provider sees new life in stimulated cycle numbers

IVF provider sees new life in stimulated cycle numbers

A fertility services provider has reported a sharp fall in net profit after fewer patients started new treatment cycles, but says the business is improving.

Labour of love needs more labour, chief midwife says

Labour of love needs more labour, chief midwife says

A state's chief midwife is calling for her profession to be supported to meet the needs of women and prevent birth trauma.

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Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.

Fatherhood hailed as intervention point in men's health

Fatherhood hailed as intervention point in men's health

Fatherhood hailed as intervention point in men's health

Fatherhood hailed as intervention point in men's health

Dads are often treated as though they are on the sidelines rather than active participants in parenting, leading to gaps in support, advocates say,.

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

More than 120,000 Australian children will have access to early childhood education under a change guaranteeing subsidised care three days a week.

Women's despair after losing contraception class action

Women's despair after losing contraception class action

Women's despair after losing contraception class action

Women's despair after losing contraception class action

More than 1000 women who suffered chronic pain and bleeding have lost their class action against pharmaceutical giant Bayer over a contraceptive device.

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