LifestyleYoung mums struggle to find supportTeenaged and non-European mothers take longer to find a midwife than older, European mums, new research shows.03 Aug 11:20 PM
LifestyleBeing silly with kids makes them smarterTaking time out to clown around helps youngsters to make friends and think more creatively, researchers say.03 Aug 02:40 AM
OpinionStop fat-shaming my babyMy daughter has been called mushy, huge, enormous, gigantic, and a chunky monkey, among other things, writes Caroline Stanley.02 Aug 09:25 PM
LifestyleMother hails birth hero copGiving birth on the side of a motorway during rush hour with a policeman playing midwife is not how Shanelle Curtis expected to welcome her first child.02 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleBaby undergoes operation in wombA baby's life was saved by a pioneering operation carried out when she was still in her mother's womb.01 Aug 12:40 AM
WorldIran: 'Go forth and multiply'After decades of chanting "Death to America", Iran's rulers have finally embraced a slogan that celebrates life and procreation.31 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestylePregnant by same sperm donorA married lesbian couple used the same sperm donor to start a family - and are now both pregnant at the same time.30 Jul 04:30 AM
LifestyleLadies, experts dish out your baby deadlinesWomen who want a big family should start trying for a baby by the age of 23, experts warn - and those who want two children shouldn't leave it later than 27.30 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleWatch: Baby says 'I love you' at three-months-oldA baby boy has stunned his parents - and now the world - by saying 'I love you' at the age of three months.29 Jul 02:50 AM
LifestyleHow to help your marriage survive after having a babyYou can't just put your marriage on auto-plot for two decades and expect to pick up where you left off.28 Jul 09:55 PM
LifestyleFrom teen mum to nurseAfter leaving school pregnant at 16, a Northland mum never expected to go back. But she's overcame the odds to do what she's always dreamed of.28 Jul 07:30 PM
RoyalsRoyal baby affects the sex of other children - researchResearch suggests the Royal Family have such "significant impact on everyday life" it can affect the gender of babies born to the British public.28 Jul 02:50 AM
LifestyleTrauma of premature birth can affect babies for lifePremature babies are more likely to become introverted, neurotic adults and to struggle in relationships and careers, research suggests.28 Jul 01:05 AM
LifestyleWould you want your friends to watch you give birth?It seems that so many people are crowding into the delivery suite you could almost sell tickets.28 Jul 12:10 AM
LifestyleMother at 12, now top of the classA girl who became Britain's youngest mother when she had a child at the age of 12 returned to school just weeks after giving birth.27 Jul 10:55 PM
OpinionBlog: Baby No.1 vs baby No.2The first time around I relished being pregnant and felt like Mother Earth herself. But this gushy mum-to-be was gone the second time around, Rhonwyn Newson admits.27 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandMidwife apologises over death of babyA midwife has apologised and been ordered to get training after the death of a prematurely-born baby.27 Jul 03:50 AM
Lifestyle'Why is she running in this?'A bikini-clad model in the latest ad campaign for upmarket US baby stroller company Bugaboo has caused a stir amongst mums.27 Jul 01:55 AM
LifestyleNew Zealand's own celebrity baby whispererShe's shared the homes of Hollywood celebrities and media magnates, and is now one of the world's most sought-after baby sleep consultants.24 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleBad behaviour tied to maternal statusNew study finds clusters of risk factors in pregnancy - such as the mother being a teenager, unemployed or financially stressed - point to later problems.23 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleStillbirths: a story of tragic neglect across the developing worldOf the stillbirths that happen across the globe, 98 per cent occur in low- and middle-income countries.23 Jul 04:30 AM
LifestyleMother gives birth to 10lb baby in carWARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: WATCH: This is the incredible moment a woman gave birth on a motorway while en route to a birthing centre in Houston, Texas.19 Jul 12:08 AM
LifestyleLively's breastfeeding 'perks'She may well be dealing with exhaustion and food in her hair, but Blake Lively is certainly happy with one aspect of motherhood - an ample chest.18 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionHitting back at mean mumsWho are these do-gooders posting messages on social media? And why are they spending time on Facebook, not making memories with their families? vents Rhonwyn Newson.14 Jul 01:35 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Teen mums give best returnsImagine if you could invest $14.1 million up front and get a return over the next 50 years of $3.3 billion. Would you do it?11 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestylePortman struggling to be a mumNatalie Portman has turned to Cate Blanchett for a little parenting advice after failing to find a balance between motherhood and her career.11 Jul 12:30 AM
LifestyleNewlyweds' cancer dilemma"We're thinking we've got six weeks before the therapy starts - do we try to have [a baby] before that?"10 Jul 05:00 PM
Opinion'Pregnancy police' back offWhy would no one question serving a pregnant woman a coffee in a restaurant, but eyebrows would be raised if the same woman asked for a glass of wine, wonders Rhonwyn Newson.08 Jul 02:40 AM
Lifestyle8 things you didn't know about perinatal mood disordersFor some women, the perinatal period (which includes both pregnancy and postpartum) can bring anxiety, exhaustion and even a mood disorder.07 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleAlcohol during pregnancy: alarming statsUp to 80 per cent of women admit to drinking during early stages of pregnancy, new study reveals.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Baby whisperer' slammedAn Australian parenting group has accused a ‘baby whisperer’ of risking babies’ lives by recommending unsafe car seat practices.07 Jul 04:15 AM
OpinionAmy Stockwell: Miranda Kerr is trying to sell you a very dangerous messageMiranda Kerr's new baby-care recommendation is dangerous. So dangerous that it could cost lives, writes Amy Stockwell.02 Jul 02:05 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: We should offer free contraception to stupid peopleThe sky's the limit, really, once you start pondering the sectors of society you would prefer did not breed, writes Shelley Bridgeman.01 Jul 03:25 AM
LifestyleFertility concerns answeredFertility expert Dr John Peek answered reader questions about infertility, its causes and options for couples.30 Jun 01:00 AM
