A report released by the AIHW, has shown that a record number of babies were born in Australia in 2021 – with the national birth rate jumping back up to 6.1%. Read More...
US researchers have found an association between prenatal exposure to paracetamol and neurobehavioral issues emerging in children by the age of three. Read More...
Socioeconomic status could be even more generational than the bank balance indicates, with new research from US and Aussie scientists demonstrating that babies of mothers who experienced disadvantage during pregnancy may have smaller brains than the babes of wealthier mums. Read More...
Prenatal exposure to this common over the counter pain medication may increase the chances of developing ADHD and Autism symptoms in children. Read More...
Universal screening for thyroid dysfunction is not recommended (except in high risk women) – it aims to detect rare cases of overt hypothyroidism that require treatment. However, more common mildly elevated TSH levels, especially in early pregnancy, can cause uncertainty. Read More...
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