Tag: Reproduction and Contraception
Maths solves sperm movement mystery
UK scientists may have unravelled one of the long-standing mysteries of human fertility: why sperm cells tend to behave like tiny, surface-seeking missiles.[MORE]
Early weaning linked to chronic disease
New research has linked the nation's chronic disease burden with the absence of breastfeeding. [MORE]
Couple sues over failed Down Syndrome diagnosis
A Melbourne couple is suing the Royal Women's Hospital for damages because doctors failed to diagnose their unborn daughter with Down Syndrome, denying them the choice to have an abortion.[MORE]
Date set for couple to face alleged illegal abortion trial
A woman and her partner in far north Queensland will face trial later this year over an alleged illegal abortion.[MORE]
Prisoner wins right to continue IVF treatment
A Victorian prisoner has won the right to continue receiving IVF treatment while she serves out a jail term.[MORE]
Doctor calls for greater abortion discussion
A far north Queensland doctor who was the first in Australia to administer the abortion pill RU486 says there should be more public discussion on the issue.[MORE]
Half of Australians against late-term abortions: study
Nearly half of Australians asked in a new survey about late-term abortions say they believe it should be illegal.[MORE]
Blood test predicts menopause date
Family planning has taken on a new meaning following a discovery that could help women determine exactly when they will lose their fertility.[MORE]
Research deals blow to anti-abortion lobby
A major review of scientific evidence in the UK has found that the human foetus feels no pain before 24 weeks into term. [MORE]
'Choosy' women set high standards for sperm
The male view that women are too picky has been taken to a whole new level, after research finds they may reject sperm they don't like.[MORE]
First IVF baby turns 30
Australia's first IVF baby, Candice Reed, is celebrating her 30th birthday today.[MORE]
New bid to legalise voluntary euthanasia
The lobby group Dying With Dignity says it is thrilled the Tasmanian Government plans to look at legalising voluntary euthanasia. [MORE]
Parental leave scheme urged to go further
The Federal Government is already being urged to consider extending its paid parental leave scheme, which will start early next year.[MORE]
Parental leave scheme gets green light
The Federal Government's paid parental leave scheme has passed through Parliament and will begin at the start of next year.[MORE]
Senate approves amended parental leave scheme
The Federal Government's paid parental leave scheme has passed the Senate. [MORE]
Home birthers 'being denied drugs'
The Australian College of Midwives says doctors are denying drugs and tests to women who want home births because they fear being sued if something goes wrong.[MORE]
Mums-to-be ignoring booze rules
A new survey says one-third of new or pregnant mothers choose to drink alcohol, despite knowing that its consumption can harm their baby.[MORE]
Prisoner's court bid for continuing IVF treatment
A Supreme Court hearing has been told a prisoner should be allowed to continue IVF treatment behind bars because other prisoners can fall pregnant through conjugal visits.[MORE]
Coroner investigates home birth tragedy
A coronial inquest has started into a home birth, but the coroner must first determine if the baby was alive.[MORE]
Premier rejects abortion amendments
The Premier Colin Barnett has entered the abortion debate by saying he does not support a move to make it compulsory for women to undergo a three dimensional, colour ultrasound before they have a pregnancy terminated.[MORE]
Anti-abortion rally hears proposed changes to law
State Liberal MP Peter Abetz is pushing a plan designed to persuade women against having an abortion. [MORE]
Big coffee drinkers may have smaller babies
A new Dutch study has found pregnant women who drink lots of coffee every day may have smaller babies.[MORE]
Contraceptive pill turns 50
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the oral contraceptive pill, which first became available to women in the United States in 1960.[MORE]
Prisoner's legal bid for IVF treatment
A Victorian prisoner is going to court to get permission to receive IVF treatment.[MORE]
Female foetuses deal better with stress
A 12-year health study in Adelaide has found that a male foetus finds it harder to deal with prolonged stress during pregnancy.[MORE]
