University study targets new mums in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Public maternity services in the Port Macquarie Hastings are about to be part of a University research project.
View ArticleCountry specialist says private maternity services are decreasing
A mid north coast obstetrician says it is getting increasingly difficult for pregnant women in regional areas to access private maternity services.
View ArticleUniversity study targets new mums in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Public maternity services in the Port Macquarie Hastings are about to be part of a University research project.
View ArticleCountry specialist says private maternity services are decreasing
A mid north coast obstetrician says it is getting increasingly difficult for pregnant women in regional areas to access private maternity services.
View ArticleCoroner refers midwife to complaints commission over baby's death after...
A coroner has referred a midwife to a the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) after finding a baby died from undiagnosed foetal distress after a failed home birth on the state's mid north coast.
View ArticleEpisode 2, nerves and needles: the IVF experience
Starting IVF can be daunting and confronting on many levels and in Part 2 of Heartache, Hope and Happiness, ABC Journalist, Emma Siossian, Nicole Shedden, Louise Harper and Sarah Chapman discuss what...
View ArticleEpisode 1, the beginning
Discover where Sarah, Nicole, Louise and Emma began their journey to parenthood and when they first realised they were confronting infertility and would need help to have a child.
View ArticleEpisode 3, coping with loss
In part 3 of Heartache Hope and Happiness, ABC journalist, Emma Siossian and Sarah Chapman, Louise Harper and Nicole Shedden discuss coping with loss. Pregnancy loss is not uncommon, and the chances...
View ArticleEpisode 5, a turn in the road
There are many cases where infertility is unexplained and there is no apparent reason why a couple can't fall pregnant. Other times there are medical causes, and potential treatments, but sometimes it...
View ArticleEpisode 4, the hardest time
Infertility is recognised as being a major life crisis and can bring on feelings of loss, fear, anxiety, anger and depression. It can also really knock down self-esteem. Around one in six couples is...
View ArticleEpisode 6, support and solace
Infertility can turn a person's world upside down. Suddenly, a life, which may have been well planned and successful, can feel out of control and as though it's failing. It can lead to feelings of low...
View ArticleEpisode 8, Hello baby: Falling in love and surviving new parenthood
The birth of a baby is always a magical time and in Part 8 of Heartache, Hope and Happiness, Sarah Chapman, Nicole Shedden, Louise Harper and Emma Siossian share the feelings of exquisite joy and...
View ArticleEpisode 7, finally expecting
So far in our 10-part series Heartache Hope and Happiness, we've heard about the tough parts of infertility and pregnancy loss. In Part 7 though, it's time to smile, as ABC journalist, Emma Siossian,...
View ArticleHeartache, hope and happiness
Heartache, Hope and Happiness is a 10-part audio series exploring the journey of four Australian women through infertility, IVF and loss, to pregnancy and eventually parenthood.
View ArticleEpisode 10, True love: The joy of being a mum
Parenthood is an amazing ride and in many ways the joy is heightened for couples who have overcome infertility to have a child. It means they have a different perspective and helps them not take things...
View ArticlePregnant Nepalese women trekking for days to catch a glimpse of their unborn...
Expectant mothers in Nepal are trekking for days in rough conditions to glimpse their unborn children at Australian-run ultrasound clinics.
View ArticleMiracle babies: Helping parents of premature babies feel less alone
Premature babies who survive against all odds are called miracle babies. Their birth comes with a lot of stress for mothers, but one foundation is working to provide support.
View ArticleRoyal hug between little Luke and the Duke puts Down syndrome in the spotlight
The royal hug between five-year-old Luke Vincent and Prince Harry in Dubbo puts Down syndrome in the spotlight. But what's it like for parents?
View ArticleDoulas are filling the gap where postnatal care is lacking during the 'fourth...
More new mums are turning to postnatal doulas to provide the care that was once offered by family, friends and longer hospital stays.
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