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Two become three on Kiwi holiday

Chopper called in after visitors' son announces his imminent and early arrival at Milford Sound.

Kardashian plays down baby rumours

Kim Kardashian has played down rumours that she and and husband Kanye West are expecting a baby boy.

'Pre-conception diet is crucial'

It is often said that you are what you eat. But it seems that what your mother ate is also important. Research has linked a woman's diet before she becomes pregnant to the long-term health of her future child.

Dads allowed a year off

New dads employed by Virgin will be able to take up to a year's paternity leave on full pay, the company's founder Sir Richard Branson has announced.

Crying it out: For or against?

I'm sure some of my philosophies and ideas don't work for others and sleep deprivation is hard. That's why it's used as a torture technique, writes Rhonwyn Newson.

Health benefits of eating placenta 'are non-existent'

Scientists say there is no evidence to support the trend and it may be harmful.

Meet NZ's six millionth baby

A little girl from Auckland called Ava is the six millionth baby to be registered in New Zealand.

Sharron Cole: Midwife care under constant, careful scrutiny

Our maternity model is unique to New Zealand because of the leading role that midwives play, and for that reason it's highly scrutinised, writes Sharron Cole.

65-year-old now mother of 17

A 65-year-old German woman has given birth to quadruplets after undergoing an artificial insemination procedure in Ukraine.

Quadruplets for 65-yr-old

A 65-year-old teacher from Berlin has given birth to quadruplets after a pregnancy that was widely criticised by medical professionals because of her age.

Online 'tribes' row over babies' sleep

Stranded-at-home new parents seek like-minded groups.

Wendyl Nissen: Mothers know what's best

How do you get a baby to sleep? I've had four babies and two grandchildren and I still can't answer that question, writes Wendyl Nissen.

To the woman who wrote deal with it ... An open letter on behalf of sleep-deprived parents

The Herald publishes an open letter to readers on behalf of sleep-deprived parents after a recent Facebook post triggered a fierce debate.

Is your name endangered?

Christopher and Robert are on the brink of extinction as children's names. But other old standards such as Brian, Kevin, Peter, Paul and Stephen are even rarer, having all but died out since last century.

Elle's powerful breastfeeding cover

"There is nothing more powerful and beautiful than motherhood". Nicole Trunfio proudly breastfeeds four-month-old son Zion on the cover of ELLE Australia.

Child mortality report questioned

Save the Children's 2015 Mother's Index Rankings has New Zealand's risk of maternal death as 36 per cent higher than Australia's.