Reducing ectopic pregnancies following IVF
Approximately 1-2% of pregnancies in Australia are ectopic, which means that the embryo attaches outside of…
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Balancing muscle stiffness in AFL players
If you have ever been running and felt your hamstring snap, you will be well aware…
Professor Profile: Mary Renfrew
In a career that spans over three decades, Professor Renfrew has been on the front line…
Mistreatment of women in labour a global problem
It's a time where women should be supported the most, yet women across the globe are…
Are we prioritising “precious” babies?
IVF is an extremely stressful treatment, that if successful can result in a healthy, happy baby.…
Should naturopaths be regulated in Australia?
There are increased calls for naturopths to be registered in Australia, following the near-death of an…
Time zones effect on sporting ability
You are probably well aware of what happens when you have a bad night's sleep. You…
How birth rooms affect the birth process
Think: Health Extra Treatment Did you know that oxytocin helps a woman to give birth, but…
Messages sent to midwives by the room
Think: Health Extra Treatment For the midwives who work in hospitals and labour wards, the space…
Supporting the supporters during labour
Think: Health Extra Treatment How comfortable do supporters feel in the birth room? Davis Harte has…
Khadija’s Story
Think: Health Extra Treatment (Please note this story is confronting, and includes graphic medical descriptions.) According to…
Developing midwives in low and middle income countries
We have spoken many times on the program about the importance of having quality midwives in…