OpinionDiana Williams: Why I chose to be a mother at 50Why would a single, middle-aged woman endure years of fertility treatment in order to have twins? Diana Williams explains why it was the best decision she's ever made.24 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentElle Macpherson plans for another childElle Macpherson is reportedly planning to have another child via surrogate.23 Mar 10:24 PM
LifestyleChildren with ears that stick out are more cute - studyChildren whose ears stick out may be self-conscious. But a new study shows that while large ears may catch the eye, the trait doesn't carry a social stigma.23 Mar 09:40 PM
LifestyleHow smoking affects babiesNew study appears to shed more light on the harmful effects of smoking while pregnant using 4D ultrasound scans to detect the tiny movements made by foetus in the womb.23 Mar 08:20 PM
OpinionTheresa Vargas: The day I broke my babyThe day I broke my baby started like every other since his birth three weeks earlier - with me admiring his perfection.23 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleCommunity helps twins' familyAfter a heartbreaking terminal cancer diagnosis for newborn Southland identical twin girls the community has raised close to $30,000 for the grieving parents.23 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleSurrogate motherhood 'like adultery'Turkey's top religious affairs council has spoken out against surrogate motherhood, saying the practice should be banned as it is contains elements of adultery.23 Mar 03:15 AM
LifestyleFour things to consider about baby foodToday, as we know, analysing every aspect of our diets to the Nth degree is just how we roll, and increasingly that translates into parents doing the same on behalf of their dear little cherubs.23 Mar 12:00 AM
EntertainmentTake it like a manComedian Urzila Carlson talks about gender-bending life experiences, the delights of toilet humour and learning to man up.21 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleCancer med helps grant baby wishA drug commonly used to treat breast cancer patients is bringing fresh hope to Kiwi families struggling with infertility.21 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: I might be pregnant but I'm not public propertyThe furore over a pregnant woman being denied a glass of Champagne shows nothing has changed when it comes to pregnant women being regarded as public property, writes Kerre McIvor.21 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJuliet Speedy: My baby is too young for MMR vaccine so a measles scare at daycare made me angryMy baby is too young for the MMR vaccine so a measles scare at daycare made me angry at parents who don't immunise their children, writes Juliet Speedy.19 Mar 08:05 PM
LifestyleBaby names on the brink of 'extinction'A list of baby names which were previously considered to be among the most popular are on the verge of dying out altogether, after falling out of favor with parents.19 Mar 01:15 AM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman: Should a bar refuse pregnant women alcohol?Which sight would you be more uncomfortable witnessing: an obviously pregnant woman drinking in a bar or a waitress refusing to serve a pregnant woman alcohol?18 Mar 08:40 PM
LifestyleIf you're not my baby, I don't want to hear your opinions on breastfeedingIt seems like there are a lot of parenting philosophies out there, but I think the best thing to do is make the appropriate choice for your situation, writes Emily Kaye Lazzaro.18 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleApology for woman's wine refusalNuffield Street Trading Company co-owner wants to apologise to pregnant woman for a spoiled wedding anniversary date with her husband.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum told to 'be ladylike' after tearA midwife who failed to seek help for a teen mother with a serious vaginal tear has reached a settlement with the patient.17 Mar 11:37 PM
LifestyleBar denies pregnant teacher a drinkA heavily pregnant woman is flabbergasted at being refused a single glass of sparkling wine on her wedding anniversary last night at an Auckland restaurant.17 Mar 11:30 PM
WorldNo dignity in childbirthThere was no dignity in childbirth for Sabrine. She lay on a bed, exhausted, lurching in and out of consciousness.17 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleElton John boycotts designers who called IVF babies 'synthetic'The singer wrote to the design duo: "Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions"15 Mar 09:15 PM
Lifestyle'Dead' baby comes back to lifeRevived by the power of love: Incredible moment 'dead' premature baby came back to life after mother begged to cuddle him for a few last moments and ordered baby's dad to take off his shirt and help.15 Mar 08:50 PM
LifestyleAshton Kutcher bemoans lack of baby changing tablesNew father Ashton Kutcher is calling for baby changing stations to be installed in men's bathrooms.11 Mar 09:05 PM
LifestylePregnant model causes uproarA pregnant model's small baby bump and toned tummy is causing a stir on social media.10 Mar 10:10 PM
LifestyleCan you overvalue your kids?Just about everybody has one raging narcissist to deal with, sooner or later - on the job, in social situations or (God forbid) in the home. How did he get this way, we wonder?10 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandPharmacist's error postpones IVFA woman's fertility procedure had to be abandoned because she was taking the wrong medication, owing to a mistake by a pharmacist.09 Mar 05:20 AM
WorldA $20 gadget that can save 70,000 mothers a yearThe lives of tens of thousands of new mothers around the world could be saved by a simple, hand-held, British-made device.09 Mar 01:40 AM
LifestyleSon and mum conceive babyThe first case of a mother acting as a surrogate to help her son become a parent raises deep questions about the changing nature of families, says Cristina Odone.08 Mar 06:30 PM
LifestyleTeenage pregnancies fall as exam results improve - studyGetting a good education could be the best form of contraception for teenagers, according to a new study.08 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleCouple's long journey to parenthoodA cop and his wife are celebrating the birth of a girl after their long, heartbreaking battle to become parents came to a close when a police colleague agreed to be their egg donor.07 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessBaby formula advertising facing banMums with babies aged under six months could see the advertising of infant milk formula for their children banned.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Sumo babies' born in the UKHundreds of babies are being born clinically obese in the UK every year - including some weighing more than a stone.01 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleAstounding pic of baby in sacAn extremely premature US baby has been delivered while still inside its amniotic sac, in a rare medical moment.25 Feb 08:20 PM
