Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder program expanding with $1.5m funding
11 September, 2023The expansion of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder screening program will be explored with community organisations as part of a new National Health and Medical Research Council project.
Protecting neonatal babies from harmful gut bacteria
26 May, 2023Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies.
Infant delivery method may change how the immune system responds to vaccines
16 November, 2022The type of delivery method at birth, either vaginal or by caesarean section, may be associated with changes in responsiveness to certain childhood vaccines.
Little lungs breathe easier thanks to Melbourne neonatal nurse
17 March, 2021Neonatal intensive care nurse Seona Emanuelli developed the Bidibots nasal cannula for premature and sick babies.
IVF birth rates improve across ANZ: report
23 September, 2019IVF success rates in Australia and New Zealand have continued to improve, while the number of IVF twins are falling.
Dad's touch helps premmie bubs thrive
01 August, 2019Getting more dads into neonatal units could help hospitals' littlest patients thrive, research from Edith Cowan University shows.
Images show infants' heads changing shape during birth
23 May, 2019Using MRI, scientists have captured 3D images that show how infants' brains and skulls change shape as they move through the birth canal just before delivery.
New discovery on how baby's sex determined
21 December, 2018Until now, it was believed a baby's sex was determined by its X-Y chromosome combination. However, scientists have found a new influence.
Uterus from deceased donor results in live birth
12 December, 2018This is the first case of a uterus from a deceased donor resulting in a live birth, suggesting more options may soon be available for infertile women.
Moving ultrasound pictures capture babies' first breaths
05 September, 2018The images represent a breakthrough in understanding how human lungs transition from the womb to the first breaths at birth.
Blood test predicts pregnancy due date
12 June, 2018Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can predict a pregnant woman's delivery date.
Caffeine in womb linked to childhood weight gain
02 May, 2018Research suggests mums-to-be should cut out caffeine altogether.
Microdial Flowmeter
18 April, 2018Working in partnership with neonatologists, BPR Medical has designed a special range of Microdial flowmeters that provide Neonatal ICU and Special Care Baby Units with the precision and control needed to effectively treat premature babies with medical oxygen.
Epilepsy drugs in womb linked to poor school results
30 March, 2018Women considering pregnancy should be told about the pros and cons of different approaches, say researchers.
Left-, right-handedness visible in the womb
03 January, 2018Foetal kinematics, the science behind determining if a baby is left- or right-handed in the womb, may also have wider applications.
