New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': ACC cuts off woman with horror birth injuryAbout 85 per cent of women will experience some kind of tearing during childbirth.30 Mar 06:59 PM
New ZealandMaternal suicide advert ordered off-airThe video was part of a campaign to lobby for more parental support pre and post birth.29 Mar 03:39 AM
EntertainmentSamantha Hayes' sweet pregnancy announcementThe newsreader has posted a family photo on social media, alongside the happy news.29 Mar 03:10 AM
EntertainmentEllie Goulding takes pregnancy advice from Princess EugenieThe singer, who is due with her first child soon, has been getting some celebrity advice.29 Mar 02:12 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage bereavement leave bill passedThree days leave approved for parents who suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth.24 Mar 05:27 PM
Lifestyle'I almost died': Mum horrified after doctor's sexist act against herShe went in for a standard procedure. Her doctor's next actions left her furious.20 Mar 09:30 PM
New Zealand'I could barely walk': Women petition for better postnatal careTears, prolapse, depression, incontinence and pain: six NZ women tell their stories.19 Mar 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I just wanted to disappear': Women saw themselves in Meghan's pregnancy struggleNew York Times: Often stark differences between how pregnancy is perceived and lived.15 Mar 06:00 AM
RoyalsMeghan reveals the one item she wants to hand down to her daughterThe heirloom is from before she met Harry — but Princess Diana would have loved it too.12 Mar 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHow maternity services could change at Auckland Hospital after four mothers diedRadical changes could be on the way for maternity services at Auckland City Hospital.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Auckland DHB set to overhaul maternity services; investigations into deaths of mothers find problems"Lack of access or co-ordination of care" was a notable finding in three of the deaths.11 Mar 08:12 PM
New Zealand'I felt worthless': Teen mum's heartbreak, escape from meth-addicted familyFelicity Palmer shares her story being 16 and pregnant with a family addicted to meth.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Retailer on benefits of buying into businessRebecca Baylis talks instant cash flow and navigating a changed retail landscape.28 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleFertility crisis: Falling sperm counts 'threaten human survival'Sperm counts are on track to hit zero by 2045, a top reproductive epidemiologist says.26 Feb 10:40 PM
RoyalsBaby blues: Piers Morgan goes after Meghan and Harry - againThe media commentator's weird royal vendetta continues with snarky Twitter post.14 Feb 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLockdown mums left frightened, alone in hospital with calls for help unansweredMedication wasn't given on time or was left out of reach, the women say.11 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandWomen who gave birth in lockdown felt 'abandoned, alone and devastated'"I cried the whole night," one new mother said of her hospital stay.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe case of the serial sperm donorNew York Times: One man, hundreds of children and a burning question: Why?02 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTwo gay dads on the reality of starting a family through surrogacyTimes: What's it really like to ask a woman to carry your child?01 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown baby boom - is it a thing?Some hospitals are reporting a baby boom nine months after the country's lockdown.29 Jan 07:09 AM
EntertainmentSam Wallace shares ups and downs after birth of premature twinsThe radio host says finding names for the twins is proving to be a 'tough ask'.27 Jan 09:11 PM
KahuMaternity tragedy: Health board 'deeply sorry' over mum's deathReview of death of Auckland mum and newborn leads to raft of changes to maternity care.27 Jan 04:45 PM
New ZealandSurrogacy horror: Kiwi parents are having to share custody with surrogateA mother had her dream of a 'perfect family' dashed when a surrogate changed her mind.23 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleRichie and Gemma McCaw expecting baby No 2The news comes a month after Charlotte turned 2 in December.20 Jan 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDad's letter to Ardern from isolation hotel after two-day US trip to deliver spermCouples spoken to by the Herald say the law is preventing some from having children.08 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoPregnant US influencer dies suddenlyPregnant influencer Emily Mitchell died three days before Christmas. Video / Emily Mitchell via InstagramWatch03 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandTongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinisedTo snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.03 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestylePregnant influencer, unborn baby die suddenlyA family have suffered a double loss after a heartbreaking breakfast tragedy.03 Jan 01:55 AM
WorldUS court clears way for execution of woman who cut baby from wombLisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, could be executed in 10 days.01 Jan 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand2021 baby! The newborns who arrived just in time to farewell 2020Babies bring light to a dark year.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facilityThe lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.26 Dec 12:27 AM
Lifestyle'The ultimate present': Little bundles of joy arrive for ChristmasTwo couples from the South Island have received "the present of their lives" at Christmas.25 Dec 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor 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.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."20 Dec 04:00 PM
