Michelle Wise
Breakthroughs in menopause treatment
Associate Professor Michelle Wise from the University of Auckland shares some of the exciting developments. Audio
Covid-19: Hundreds of pregnant people in Northland unvaccinated
Hundreds of pregnant people in Te Tai Tokerau are unvaccinated as the number of Covid-19 cases climbs.
The Pfizer vaccine helps to protect both the parent and baby in the womb but midwives say… Audio
More must be done to help people with birth injuries - expert
A medical specialist says some people are forced to wait far longer than they should for treatment for painful tears sustained during childbirth.
Perineal tears are the most common type of birth… Audio
ACC change sees fewer birth tears covered
Women seriously injured while giving birth are being left without help they desperately need because ACC is taking a tougher approach.
The number of women covered for the most common type of birth… Audio
Bye Bye babies - what our declining birth rate means for NZ
New Zealand's plummeting birth rate means we have some serious planning to do. Audio
Bye Bye babies - what our declining birth rate means for NZ
New Zealand's plummeting birth rate means we have some serious planning to do.
AudioFewer babies born early during lockdown
A leading obstetrician says she hopes new evidence that shows fewer babies were born prematurely during the lockdown could help prevent future early births. Hospitals in Denmark and Ireland revealed… Audio
Rising elective caesarean rate linked to overweight risk
New research is showing that babies who are born via elective caesarean are more likely to be overweight when they turn one. Caesarian rates have more than doubled globally in the past 20 years, and… Audio
