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Teen learns she was abducted at birth

At the age of 18, a teen has discovered that the woman she believed to be her mother had, in fact, kidnapped her at birth.

Why no one believes these girls are twins

Even their mother was shocked when they were born.

Trump signs anti-abortion order

When Donald Trump delivered a major blow to female reproductive rights, there wasn't a single woman standing in his way.

Zoe's new diet in bid for baby

Zoe Marshall - wife of Kiwi league legend Benji - has adopted a radical diet in her bid to get pregnant.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to autism

Woman who have a lack of vitamin D while pregnant are more likely to have a child with autism, a study has found.

Are these the worst baby names ever?

From Xerox to Pyjama, parents have shared the worst baby names they've ever heard of.

Heart-wrenching story of little 'mask boy'

The fate of a Chinese boy who was born with a rare facial defect has caught the attention of millions.

Woman gives birth to 6.5kg baby

Affectionately nicknamed "the incredible hulk", a US mother has given birth to a whopper baby boy.

Prison births: I was basically on my own

Jo Pitman shares her story on having a baby in prison. She is one of a handful of women who had babies behind bars.

Is this the world's worst mother-in-law?

Some might say mothers-in-law get a bad rap. But this pregnant woman's letter about her in-law from hell does nothing to save the stereotype.

Israel Dagg's wife expecting first child

All Black Israel Dagg's wife Daisy is pregnant with the couple's first child.

Xmas baby: The perfect little presents

Christmas brought bundles of joy for delighted couples around the country yesterday.

Could a simple jab prevent premature births?

Scientists have found a protein that can stop the immune system triggering early labour, which is believed to happen in response to infection.

Mum's 'day before birth' pregnancy shock

Surprise! This young mum found out she was pregnant a day before having her son. She thought she was "just a bit fat".

Babies with three parents now an option

Clinics in Britain can now apply to create three parent babies after the fertility watchdog gave the final approval for the procedure.

Woman gives birth using ovary frozen in her childhood

The 24-year-old is thought to be the first in the world to have a baby after having an ovary frozen before the onset of puberty.

In womb surgery saves twins' lives

In the womb, a rare condition caused a twin to grow much faster than the other - meaning they almost didn't make it.

Very-prem babies come up short

Surprise finding may be linked to how growth hormone works.