LifestyleWhy some men show signs of pregnancyCouvade is an involuntary manifestation of pregnancy in men with a partner who is expecting a baby - sometimes called "sympathetic pregnancy".13 Oct 10:00 PM
LifestyleBoys 'turned gay by childhood shift in genes'Controversial findings by scientists suggest that some boys turn homosexual during childhood because of genetic changes triggered by their environment.09 Oct 10:45 PM
LifestyleExpectant mum irons out laundry powder cravingsA mother with insatiable pregnancy urges to eat laundry powder has managed to control her cravings.08 Oct 09:28 PM
LifestyleA test that could wipe out every genetic defectA blood test that can screen an unborn child for all known genetic abnormalities is to be offered to pregnant women by a private British clinic from next week.04 Oct 08:10 AM
Lifestyle'I'm 47 and I want a baby'Couple have attempted IVF treatments and had a heart-breaking miscarriage after 12 weeks of pregnancy.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Stop asking when I'm having a baby'Stop asking when I'm having a baby, said a woman on Facebook this week. Anna Hart can understand why her rant has gone viral.03 Oct 01:50 AM
LifestyleMum's selfie-scan saves son's lifeDr Ilse Dirkzwager specialises in doing scans, so when her identical-twin pregnancy felt wrong, she did a selfie ultrasound on her own belly.02 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandMother on side better for babyBabies are more active in the uterus when a pregnant mother lies on her left side than on her back, according to important new research.01 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleThird of parents have never had 'sex talk' with childrenOver a third of parents have never spoken with their children about sex, a survey reveals.27 Sep 02:30 AM
Lifestyle'Baby was handed over in plastic bag'Model Sallie Axl reveals her horror at being sent home from hospital with her dead baby in a bag "like a takeaway."23 Sep 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'I can't stop eating washing powder'A 23-year-old-mum-to-be has reached out on Facebook asking for help to curb her "insatiable cravings" for washing powder.22 Sep 07:00 AM
OpinionGreat mum - before I had kidsWhen it came to others' children, I was a supermarket tisk-tisker, an in-flight smirker, a cafe-going eye roller. Then I had my own kids.21 Sep 07:00 PM
LifestyleBaby's cry may have saved mum's lifeShelly Cawley slipped into a coma during childbirth. Her family was told it was time to say goodbye. And then she heard her newborn baby cry.20 Sep 08:19 PM
LifestyleP-hit boys struggle with their ABCsBoys whose mothers used P while pregnant are more likely to face problems at school than girls, new research shows.19 Sep 05:00 PM
WarriorsWarrior's WAGs baby boomEleven of this season's team, including captain Simon Mannering, have either recently welcomed or are expecting little bundles of joy.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionI AM grateful...now go awayThe more I get the "be grateful" comments the more I feel like I can't talk about the hard parts of parenting, or the things I'm struggling with, says Emily Writes.16 Sep 03:13 AM
LifestyleWant three children? Start at 23Those who want two children should start by 27 to ensure a 90 per cent success rate. Anyone content with one can leave it to 32.14 Sep 08:57 PM
LifestyleMore babies born at 23 weeks are surviving, study showsInfants born at 25 to 28 weeks also showed major improvement in survival without significant disease or disability.13 Sep 09:42 PM
OpinionRhonwyn Newson: Why have parties become tough competition for parents?Pinterest posts make party ideas look so effortless and inexpensive...but they're not, writes Rhonwyn Newson.10 Sep 09:28 PM
LifestyleWarming to frozen IVF embryosIn vitro fertilisation cycles using thawed frozen embryos have been shown to be just as successful as fresh ones in a report today.10 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleFive things every guilty parent needs to knowParent guilt is real. And it's normal. Here are tips to help deal with it.09 Sep 12:10 AM
LifestyleNewborns with alcohol disorder costing NZ $70m annuallyFetal alcohol spectrum disorder is costing New Zealand up to $70 million a year in lost productivity, new research suggests.08 Sep 11:32 PM
LifestyleSnoring kids suffer in schoolChildren who snore or have other breathing difficulties while they sleep are more likely to suffer poorer academic performance, a study has found.07 Sep 01:45 AM
EntertainmentBaby steps for Cup-bound ABsJerome Kaino will have a special reason to smile over summer regardless of the All Blacks' fortunes at the World Cup.06 Sep 12:30 AM
LifestyleWhen is too old to become a mum?Are you ever too old to become a mum? Two of a growing number of older mothers reveal the pros and cons of having a baby in your 50s and beyond.04 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionMidwife called me vaccination 'sheep'It's easy to dismiss online crusaders, but what happens when your midwife is an anti-vaxxer? Rhonwyn Newson reveals her experience.04 Sep 01:12 AM
LifestyleMum's death 'completely avoidable'Twenty-four-year-old woman dies from cervical cancer after being denied a smear test because she was too young.02 Sep 09:58 PM
LifestyleCommercial baby food to blame for sweet toothScientists have found commercial baby foods are so sweet that toddlers never learn to appreciate bitter flavours.01 Sep 12:30 AM
