CMV: It’s very common, it causes serious birth defects, and most people have never heard of it 2 min read
Mention Down syndrome or spina bifida and you’ll get a nod of recognition from most parents. Concern about these birth defects has resulted in routine screening procedures during pregnancy. But cytomegalovirus? It sounds like a rare and obscure disease, but cytomegalovirus, or CMV for short, is carried...
Life in Death 1 min read
It’s understandable that some people are hesitant about the idea of organ and tissue donation. The thought of having your body harvested for parts once you die is definitely unsettling. But when it really comes down to it, organ donation isn’t about...
A new start 1 min read
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? If you have you’re participating in a tradition that goes back at least 4000 years. The ancient Babylonians marked the beginning of spring—mid-March in the northern hemisphere—with celebrations, oaths of loyalty to the...
Should I have a caesarean birth? 2 min read
When it comes to having babies there’s a wealth of information out there and a whole bunch of opinions and personal stories. Most mums are well educated these days and quite capable of making informed decisions about how they’d like...