Lifestyle'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.11 Jun 12:36 AM
LifestyleDads allowed a year offNew 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.10 Jun 07:45 PM
OpinionCrying 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.07 Jun 08:10 PM
LifestyleHealth benefits of eating placenta 'are non-existent'Scientists say there is no evidence to support the trend and it may be harmful.05 Jun 01:45 AM
LifestyleMeet NZ's six millionth babyA little girl from Auckland called Ava is the six millionth baby to be registered in New Zealand.04 Jun 05:58 PM
OpinionSharron Cole: Midwife care under constant, careful scrutinyOur 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.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbortion: Should parents be informed?A petition seeking a law change that would require parents to be informed before their daughter has an abortion is unnecessary, says an abortion rights advocate.04 Jun 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Our life was turned upside down'A petition to ban schoolgirls getting abortions without their parent's knowledge has been launched.03 Jun 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFertility subject of landmark researchUnderstanding the causes of polycystic ovarian syndrome.03 Jun 05:44 PM
EntertainmentKim K blames angry Twitter outburst on pregnancyKim Kardashian West is reportedly expecting twins.03 Jun 01:30 AM
LifestyleAbortion doc a phone call awayWomen seeking an abortion are being offered easier access to the procedure with a free, national telephone consultation service that started this week.02 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ star's mystery illnessSeven Sharp star Toni Street was hit by a "mystery illness" no more than three weeks after giving birth to her second child, Mackenzie.02 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleMy real post-baby bodyNew Zealand mum Julie Bhosale joins the #takebackpostpartum movement, showing off her body in a series of images after giving birth.27 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandOpposition to new abortion lawFamily Planning will fight a potential new abortion law.26 May 11:49 PM
Lifestyle65-year-old now mother of 17A 65-year-old German woman has given birth to quadruplets after undergoing an artificial insemination procedure in Ukraine.24 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleQuadruplets for 65-yr-oldA 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.23 May 10:15 PM
LifestyleOnline 'tribes' row over babies' sleepStranded-at-home new parents seek like-minded groups.23 May 08:10 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Mothers know what's bestHow 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.23 May 05:00 PM
OpinionTo the woman who wrote deal with it ... An open letter on behalf of sleep-deprived parentsThe Herald publishes an open letter to readers on behalf of sleep-deprived parents after a recent Facebook post triggered a fierce debate.22 May 11:10 PM
LifestyleIs 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.22 May 07:45 PM
LifestyleElle'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.21 May 09:20 PM
LifestyleChild mortality report questionedSave the Children's 2015 Mother's Index Rankings has New Zealand's risk of maternal death as 36 per cent higher than Australia's.20 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to teach kids happinessAs parents, it's our job to guide our children in many areas. But can we teach them how to be happy?20 May 04:56 AM
LifestyleMothers should get better care in NZ - expertNew Zealand should be one of the safest places in the world to give birth but we lag behind other countries when it comes to maternal health, an expert says.20 May 04:56 AM
LifestyleResearch discovers why men still existFeminists have debated it for decades, but scientists have finally got to the bottom of why men still exist.20 May 04:32 AM
Lifestyle'Mom bods' hit back at menWomen have hit back at the rising 'dad bod' trend by sharing pictures of their own bodies, in all their curvy, healthy glory, on social media and labelling them with the hashtag #MomBod.19 May 10:10 PM
OpinionPay for help, if you need itIt may take a village to raise a child, but some of us have to pay our village-folk, writes Rhonwyn Newson.19 May 09:30 PM
LifestyleDoc left phone inside after C-sectionA Jordanian woman claims a doctor left his mobile phone in her abdomen after delivering her baby by Caesarean section.19 May 08:35 PM
SportMcGrath's surprise baby after vasectomyGlenn McGrath and his second wife Sara are expecting their first child together, after the sports star underwent a vasectomy in 2003.17 May 11:37 PM
LifestyleRise of the baby whisperersParents are shelling out for sleep consultants despite warnings of the impact on babies.16 May 08:45 PM
RoyalsPrince Harry has shown he's ready for fatherhoodPrince Harry shows all the signs he's ready for fatherhood, says lad-turned-dad Martin Daubney.14 May 07:30 PM
LifestyleCaution greets claim human sperm grown in labTanks growled across Red Square and fighter jets streaked overhead as Russia celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with a mass-ranked display of military might.10 May 05:00 PM
RoyalsRellies swoop on Princess CharlottePrince Charles couldn't hide his delight yesterday as he chatted happily about the arrival of his new granddaughter, admitting: "I really was hoping for a girl."09 May 09:13 PM
