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Father in 12-year-old birth case is also a child

Police say the father of a baby born to a 12-year-old girl is also believed to be a child.

Girl, 12, gives birth in Perth hospital

Pregnant at the age of 11, authorities have confirmed young mother has given birth.

Russell Brand's parenting labelled 'sexist'

The 43-year-old says he's too "sensitive" to change his children's nappies.

Researchers reveal reasons behind NZ's 'shocking' unplanned pregnancy rate

"Our rate [of unplanned pregnancies] is shockingly high and that needs to change."

How Chrissy Teigen faces her post-baby body insecurities

The model reveals her battle with cruel online comments and her own inner critic.

Beck Vass: Why formula was best for my babies

There's a phrase you're bombarded with before you even start looking for information.

Study finds drinking tea while pregnant could harm baby

Analysis finds consistent link between tea, coffee and adverse birth outcomes.

Kiwi mum-to-be: What no-one tells you about pregnancy

You'll cry over stroganoff, get mad at "youths" and your undies might fall down.

Woman in vegetative state for more than 14 years gives birth

Sexual assault investigation launched after woman in vegetative state gives birth.

Star breaks breastfeeding taboo in stunning photoshoot

Mean Girls icon who gave birth to her first child this year, was pumping between takes.

Should photographers be allowed in hospital delivery rooms?

Parents slam Queensland hospital for a rule preventing photos during their babies birth.

Is Meghan Markle's baby due sooner than we thought?

Markle's latest appearance sends fans into a frenzy as some ask if she's having twins.

Family reacts to woman's bizarre baby name choice

A furious mother-to-be has slammed her "fake" family for ridiculing her son's name.

Doctors to fight new abortion law

Law reform may make doctors refer patients specifically to another doctor for abortions.

Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling

Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.

Woman dies from dementia contracted from her baby

A medic who discovered the case has called it a "very sad story".

Kiwi quads: Family of three swells to seven

Stunning photo shows the quads, the first set in New Zealand since 1990s.

Mums matter: Postnatal trauma haunts years later

Lack of beds, staff and resources are at a crisis point in New Zealand hospitals.