Mary And Son

The birth of a son to Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark has brought joy to most Danes and pleasure to most Australians. There are three broad reasons Australians feel close to the birth of an heir to the Danish throne. One is the phenomenon of birth itself. Women do it every day, but few everyday acts can match the magic of childbirth. Another - let's face it - is the fact that the royal couple are attractive and photogenic. Third, and most importantly, Princess Mary is one of us, an Australian.

More Woman Dying In Childbirth

THE number of Victorian women who died in childbirth or from related problems rose last year.