LifestyleWhy are women having DIY caesareans?Women are assisting in their own deliveries, but the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists doesn't recommend the procedure.23 May 06:00 AM
LifestyleWoman gives birth live on FacebookIn what's thought to be a world first, a man has live-streamed the birth of his son.18 May 12:18 AM
LifestyleCouple overwhelmed by surrogacy offersA Southland couple seeking a surrogate mother after losing four babies during pregnancy say they've been overwhelmed with the response they have received.17 May 04:45 AM
LifestyleShould we edit out genetic disease?As genomic medicine advances, the possibility of manipulating our genetic makeup, and that of our future children, is rapidly becoming a reality.11 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentJanet Jackson's mum encouraged star to have a babyJanet Jackson's mother encouraged her to get pregnant.07 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleThe drink that will help babiesWomen are being fed an experimental cocktail of super-nutrients in the hope this will reduce their children's risk of obesity and diabetes as adults.06 May 05:00 PM
Sport'We ended up with two little miracles'Former Black Caps crowd favourite Chris Harris and his wife Linda have spoken out about their struggles with infertility.06 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleBabies don't imitate parents, says studyWhile imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, it seems it's only a fluke if a baby copies your silly facial expressions.05 May 10:00 PM
LifestyleStirring up memoriesAnne Tiernan had a difficult relationship with her unhappy mother. But, she recalls, baking was the one activity with which her mother could convey her love for her.05 May 07:30 PM
WorldHuman embryos kept alive in lab for unprecedented 13 daysUK law bans labs from growing embryos for longer than 14 days as after two weeks, it is deemed that an individual has started to develop.04 May 08:55 PM
LifestyleSeaweed 'eggs' that could be an alternative to the pillArtificial eggs made from seaweed could provide women with an alternative to the Pill.28 Apr 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' advice at antenatal classAn Auckland district health board is investigating how unsanctioned and "dangerous" advice was given to expectant mothers.16 Apr 07:38 PM
LifestyleWould-be mums turn to $1440 hypnosisHypnotherapist Tracey Gordon runs a 12-week programme designed to combat stress and limit thoughts and beliefs that can affect fertility and conception.10 Apr 08:00 AM
LifestyleWomen meaner to fertile rivalsWomen are meaner towards other females when they are at their most fertile, research has suggested.08 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandOverdue baby girls more likely to be obeseGirl babies born more than a week after they're due could be 12 per cent more likely to grow up obese, according to new research.30 Mar 01:39 AM
LifestyleIVF strangers fall in love, then marryTwo strangers who fell in love after conceiving a daughter through anonymous IVF have tied the knot, with their beautiful, unique love story set to become a film.25 Mar 07:56 PM
LifestyleHow cancer in children affects fertility later in lifeMost girls who survive childhood cancer go on to become mothers, but boys who undergo treatment will find their chances of becoming a father significantly reduced.24 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleNew parents: is this NZ's most generous company?Kiwi company My Food Bag is offering a double helping of parental leave to staff who are having kids.19 Mar 10:28 PM
EntertainmentEddie Redmayne plans to be a 'hands-on' dadEddie Redmayne admits he is feeling a little bit scared of the big change and responsibility.12 Mar 10:00 PM
LifestyleKim Kardashian shares image of SaintKim Kardashian West has shared a picture of her "sun in the morning", her three-month-old son Saint.12 Mar 06:19 PM
EntertainmentActor Baldwin becomes a dad three times in three yearsAlec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria had no intention of becoming parents to three children within three years.12 Mar 04:00 AM
LifestyleHow Facebook is stopping teen pregnancyTeen pregnancies are at their lowest in eight years and some experts think social media could be partly responsible.11 Mar 09:30 PM
LifestylePremature babies likely to earn lessChildren born prematurely do worse at school and earn less as adults than those born at full term, a study found.11 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleViagra may be able to prevent stillbirthsViagra could be given to women in childbirth to reduce complications and save babies' lives.05 Mar 09:28 PM
OpinionWhen breastfeeding sucksIt's widely touted as being the best start in life for babies. But, asks Michelle Duff, is it the best for their mothers?19 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleHow delaying motherhood increases cancer riskWomen delaying or not having children may be contributing to a sharp rise in womb cancer, experts warn.17 Feb 02:00 AM
EntertainmentHow TV deals with actresses' pregnanciesChildbirth is a miracle. It's also a pain in the butt for the entertainment industry.14 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleZika warning to couples trying for a babyCouples have been advised to stop trying for a baby for up to six months if a partner has returned from one of 23 countries affected by the Zika virus.29 Jan 09:45 PM
LifestyleRise of the InstaMumsKim Knight meets the New Zealand mothers whose carefully curated online snaps are earning them legions of followers - and in some cases, big bucks.29 Jan 06:00 PM
OpinionVanessa LoBue: Hey mum, I know exactly how you feelFaces and facial expressions have a special power over us as human beings, writes Vanessa LoBue. Decades of research from many different labs suggest that faces are special for infants right from birth.28 Jan 08:35 PM
LifestyleCrowdfunding bid for babyEvery month, Natalie Laing would suffer through headaches, nausea and terrible cramps, hoping that she might at last be pregnant.14 Jan 11:15 PM
LifestyleCouple ignore advice to abort babyJett Morris' parents were told by doctors they had no option but to abort him at 20 weeks. But they ignored the advice and say it's a lesson for other parents.03 Jan 07:00 PM
LifestyleCatching up with: Mother who gave birth on motorwayAfter his dramatic birth and being thrust into the spotlight when he was only a few days old, life has slowed to a normal pace for baby Xarien Roi.26 Dec 08:16 PM
