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Sam Wallace shares ups and downs after birth of premature twins
The radio host says finding names for the twins is proving to be a 'tough ask'.
Maternity tragedy: Health board 'deeply sorry' over mum's death
Review of death of Auckland mum and newborn leads to raft of changes to maternity care.
Surrogacy horror: Kiwi parents are having to share custody with surrogate
A mother had her dream of a 'perfect family' dashed when a surrogate changed her mind.
Richie and Gemma McCaw expecting baby No 2
The news comes a month after Charlotte turned 2 in December.
Dad's letter to Ardern from isolation hotel after two-day US trip to deliver sperm
Couples spoken to by the Herald say the law is preventing some from having children.
Pregnant US influencer dies suddenly
Pregnant influencer Emily Mitchell died three days before Christmas. Video / Emily Mitchell via Instagram
Tongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinised
To snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.
Pregnant influencer, unborn baby die suddenly
A family have suffered a double loss after a heartbreaking breakfast tragedy.
US court clears way for execution of woman who cut baby from womb
Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, could be executed in 10 days.
2021 baby! The newborns who arrived just in time to farewell 2020
Babies bring light to a dark year.
Baby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facility
The lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.
'The ultimate present': Little bundles of joy arrive for Christmas
Two couples from the South Island have received "the present of their lives" at Christmas.
Doctor denied C-section: 'Why is the Ministry of Health controlling how we birth?'
Doctor who was initially denied a caesarean section claims it is every woman's right.
Aucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice
"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."
Woman with spinal injury shares 'surprise' pregnancy
A woman with a spinal cord injury is documenting her journey to motherhood.
Mum loses newborn baby after 'missed opportunities' in pregnancy care
'The pain in my abdomen was excruciating and all I could do was sob,' grieving mum says.
Claims woman held under India's Love Jihad laws had forced miscarriage
Muskan Jahan, 22, was forcibly separated from her husband by a Hindu nationalist group.
C-section clampdown: Mums complain to health watchdog
"Intervention rates are inexplicably high for private obstetricians."
Exclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospital
Elective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.
'Sky daddy': Abortion clinic volunteer's take-down of protester goes viral
"Is that the validation you want from sky daddy?"
'Real life angel' makes couple's baby dream come true
"Two years earlier we didn't know each other from a bar of soap."
Babies had to be isolated after 'superbug' hit newborn unit
The outbreak in late August affected 24 babies, 12 mothers and some staff.
Heru keeps hapu mamas happy - and smoke-free
Heru and an app help keep expectant mums smoke-free.
Gigi Hadid trolled for 'annoying' photo trend — but lots of people do it
Disgruntled followers ask 'what's the point' of posting the photo this way.
Home for Xmas? NZ baby with life-threatening illness stranded in Ireland
A family are looking at paying close to $100,000 to bring their baby boy home.
Bindi Irwin shares intimate pregnancy video
Bindi Irwin has given fans a special look into her pregnancy journey.
Opinion: We need to stop birth-shaming mums
A new study of Kiwi kids has found no link between C-sections and low test scores.
Māori women not being correctly screened for diabetes during pregnancy - Waikato University study
University study finds Maori women not screened properly for diabetes during pregnancy.
Exclusive: Trailblazing baby - New Zealand's oldest mum gives birth at 64
She's a year from getting the pension but this 64-year-old woman has a brand new baby.
Prince Harry and Meghan out. Princess Eugenie in.
Handing over the keys is a pretty strong sign Harry and Meghan have no plans to return.
A mum at 64: Woman makes NZ medical history
A 64-year-old woman become the country's oldest woman to give birth.
First Bachelor stars announce birth of daughter
Australia's golden Bachelor couple have welcomed their first child together.
Baby will be paralysed after multiple failures by DHB
HDC found no action was taken after a critical complication was revealed during a scan.