Abortion: law and practice
Background It is interesting that abortion, a widely practiced medical procedure in Australia, is the only medical procedure that is…
What is Birth Trauma and what legal options are available?
Birth trauma refers to a wide variety of medical conditions – ranging from physical and emotional damage to the mother…
Elective Caesarean Sections
One in three Australian babies is born by caesarean section (C-section). C-sections may be either elective or emergency. It is…
IVF & Donor Children
With more and more couples and individuals turning to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) or other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in order…
Pregnancy and Birth – ART terms explained
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) ART refers to the technology used to aid assist those who find it difficult to conceive…
Stillbirth and Neonatal death
The vast majority of pregnancies end happily with a healthy mother and baby. Sadly however, this is not always the…
Hormone replacement therapy
Various drugs collectively known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (“HRT”) have been recognised as effective treatments for controlling menopausal symptoms. However,…
Claims for gynaecological injury during childbirth
When a mother sustains a gynaecological injury during childbirth, often the first emotion is not one of joy at holding…
Genetic testing and screening during pregnancy
There are a number of diagnostic and screening tests available to the expectant mother. Some are routinely used and others…
Pregnancy and Birth – Obstetric terms explained
Obstetric negligence is a complex area of law and one which may involve a number of different aspects of pregnancy…
Surrogacy
Surrogacy refers to an arrangement made under which a woman (birth mother or surrogate) carries and delivers a baby for…
