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Woman thought she had kidney stones - gives birth to triplets

Woman says she didn't find out about her pregnancy until she went to the hospital.

'Wild West situation': Tragic IVF mix-ups show flaws in $2b industry

The IVF industry in the US is under growing scrutiny.

Exercise during pregnancy may have lasting benefits for babies

New York Times: Babies whose mothers exercised perform better on tests of motor skills.

Baby death tragedy: Experts slam Coroner's alcohol and breastfeeding link

A Coroner linked a baby's death to the fact her mother drank before breastfeeding.

Upset mum: 'It's a family Disney on Ice show for goodness sake'

"I was absolutely shocked. Here I was feeding my new bubba & someone told me I couldn't."

Pregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescue

A pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.

Audrey Young: How Winston Peters failed his coalition partner

COMMENT: This shambles is not about policy, it is about trust, writes Audrey Young.

Every NZ kid gets a free health check at 4. Why it's now in the spotlight.

One of the country's biggest health initiatives will be overhauled next year.

Paul Little: The people not having kids to save the environment

COMMENT: Many people are deciding not to have children, and they have a good case.

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