Sepsis warning for pregnant women: Hospital staffing 'inadequate'
Sepsis not properly treated in half of all cases, Maternal Morbidity Working Group finds.
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Midwives leave Middlemore Hospital in droves
An internal review has outlined the challenges in finding and keeping experienced workers.
Revealed: Cluster of baby deaths in top NZ hospital
The DHB launched a review after the deaths, has hired more staff and expanded capacity.
Quiet bub at night? Call the midwife, pregnant mums told
Pregnant women who find their babies move little in evening at higher risk of stillbirth.
'We toiled over your name' - Tāmati Coffey and husband name baby
The Labour MP said he and his husband had 10 good reasons for choosing the name.
Miley Cyrus won't 'reproduce' with Liam
The pop star and her beau have revealed why they don't intend to have children.
'We are fed up': Māori-led Oranga Tamariki inquiry launches
"We are not trusting Māori families to look after their own."
What other countries can teach us about ditching disposable nappies
Young NZ families throw away millions of disposable nappies. Can the waste be cut?
Chris Hemsworth: 'I know what it's like to be pregnant'
Chris Hemsworth has opened up about being turned into Fat Thor.
Delays expected with new birthing unit
Waitematā DHB acknowledges community frustration over new maternity unit
Shay Mitchell shuts down troll over pregnant bikini photo
The 32-year-old star revealed her pregnancy on Instagram last month.
Lawson quins tragedy: Shirlene's shock death at 53
The family of Lawson quin Shirlene Colcord are reeling over her sudden death in June.
Boy who had spinal surgery in the womb stands on his own two feet
New York Times: Charley was expected to be paralysed. Now he's chasing the dog around.
Couple's 'miracle' baby after 13 miscarriages
Laura Worsley suffered unimaginable pregnancy loss. Now she's spreading hope for women.
Why I handed back my adopted babies ... when I got pregnant
Mother returns twin boys to foster family after shock pregnancy.
Time to stick a fork in the gender-reveal cake?
New York Times: As gender issues grow more complicated the phenomenon is waning.
Eight myths about pregnancy you need to know
It's common for pregnant women to feel their babies hiccups. True.
Three created a fertility revolution, but one, a woman, went unrecognised
New York Times: Two men gained worldwide fame for developing IVF. She was forgotten.
Young nurse arrested on suspicion of 17 baby deaths
Arrested on suspicion of eight murders last year, Lucy Letby is back in custody.
Midwife pretended to give woman pain relief during labour
Instead of giving the woman pain relief, the midwife gave her intravenous saline.
Mum's unusual comments about her newborn's appearance
A mum has faced major backlash over comments she made about her daughter's eye colour.
Pregnant model's bikini photo baffles fans
After a model showed off her six-month bump, fans accused her of faking her pregnancy.
How a meme destroyed a mother's baby name
The mum-to-be was not aware of the popular "Can I speak to the manager" memes.
Kiwi mum's guide to having a humongous baby
Within a week or two, tiny newborn nappies start looking like g-strings.
Kim K's photo of new baby Psalm slammed over cot death risk
The celebrity mum has been accused of endangering her son and promoting unsafe sleep.
Popular Australian model shares pregnancy struggle
The Aussie model has received some morning sickness advice from her celebrity mates.
Heartbreaking death of a 3-week-old baby: Her parents want to help others
"I still have days when I breakdown. Just stop work for five minutes and have a good cry."
Breastfeeding isn't free: Here's how much it really costs
The "breast is free" mantra is deceiving and unfair to the women who can't afford to.
Missouri passes 8-week abortion ban
The bill bans abortions based on race, sex or indicating Down Syndrome.
Where was baby Archie born?
Questions continue as Meghan and Harry break with royal tradition over birth certificate.
The place where every day is Mother's Day
Make sure mum feels special every day, expectant mum and midwife Eleanor McQueen says.
Comment: What's to come for Harry and Meghan's bub Archie
James Weir reflects on what's to come for Archie.
Former Miss Universe reveals baby bombshell
Former beauty queen Jennifer Hawkins has revealed she is expecting her first child.