Why are girl babies winning in the battle for survival?
Sexual inequality between boys and girls starts as early as in the mother's womb - but how and why this occurs could be a key to preventing higher rates of preterm birth, stillbirth and...
Safe sleeping pod for babies wins national award
An innovative program partnered by USC to provide safe sleeping places for at-risk babies has been recognised with a major national award.
The program’s leader, USC Professor of Nursing Jeanine Young, said the Pepi-pod Program...
Comprehensive review shows no link between vaccinations and autism
The first systematic international review of childhood vaccinations led by researchers from the University of Sydney has found no evidence of a link to the development of autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
The comprehensive...
Readmission more likely after private hospital birth
Babies born to a low risk mother in New South Wales private hospitals are more likely to have a health problem and be readmitted for birth related issues and further treatment in the first...
Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy does not make children smarter
A major study led by Adelaide researchers has found that the use of omega-3 fatty acid or fish oil supplements during pregnancy does not improve cognitive outcomes in children.
In the biggest study of its...
Returning-to-work mothers prefer known carer to look after their first child in the home
Mothers returning to paid work after the birth of their first child prefer their baby to be cared for in the home by a known person, yet for many this is not always a...
Breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut
The nutritional factor that has the greatest impact on the development of a child's gut flora is whether the child is breastfed, according to a new study by the National Food Institute, Technical University...
Male health linked to testosterone in womb
Men’s susceptibility to serious health conditions may be influenced by low exposure to testosterone in the womb, new research suggests.
A study has revealed how men’s testosterone levels may be determined before they are born.
Life-long...
Improved care for babies with heart problems in the womb
Fetal heart experts working with the American Heart Association have developed guidelines to help healthcare providers care for unborn babies with heart problems, as well as their families.
The statement, Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal...
New insight into SIDS deaths points to lack of oxygen
Research at the University of Adelaide has shed new light onto the possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which could help to prevent future loss of children's lives.
In a world-first study, researchers...
