LifestyleBaby, look at you now - what parents wantAs the new year starts, a groundbreaking study is charting the hopes and dreams of expectant parents with the inspirational goal of tracking children's paths from before birth until they are adults.07 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandAll hands to the pump for baby Z's arrivalThe parents of a baby girl born on a petrol station forecourt have nicknamed her "Z" until they decide on her name.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This wasn't the birth plan'The baby girl born at Z Energy petrol station this morning has already been nicknamed 'Z', with her father describing the morning's events as "pretty manic".05 Feb 04:31 AM
LifestyleLauren Kamnik longed for children - and all at once, she had threeLauren Kamnik always knew that she was meant to be a mom. For as long as she could remember, she'd been envisioning the chubby feet and the tiny outfits and the happy chaos of a house with kids.04 Feb 07:55 PM
LifestyleSix tips for dealing with fussy eatersFood fads and discerning tastes are not just for the rich and famous. There is a good chance you will encounter them in your kitchen by the time your little prince or princess turns two.03 Feb 03:10 AM
LifestyleA woman's health affects obesity risk of future children - researchThe health of a mother before she conceives affects the chances of the child becoming obese later in life, British researchers say.02 Feb 01:35 AM
OpinionAnne Theriault: Why I breastfed my son until he was threeI didn't set out to be a marathon breastfeeder, writes Anne Theriault. When I first found out I was pregnant, I was ambivalent about breastfeeding.01 Feb 11:15 PM
OpinionRachel Halliwell: Why parents pick weird namesCalling your daughter Nutella? I’ll merrily agree to that, says Rachel Halliwell.29 Jan 07:00 PM
Lifestyle'In my mind, one child is good enough'So far, a good number of Chinese families have been less than enthusiastic about the partial relaxation of the one-child policy. Why?25 Jan 09:33 PM
Lifestyle'How the hell is that possible?'Australian model Erin McNaught under fire for posting ab photo four weeks after giving birth.23 Jan 09:21 PM
OpinionMarie Holmes: When people ask 'is that baby yours?'She is my daughter. I gave birth to her. I nurse her. But she doesn't have any of my genes.22 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleWomen in labour prefer men to push off - researchHe might think he is being helpful as he holds your hand while you are in the throes of labour, but he could actually be making the pain far worse.21 Jan 08:05 PM
LifestyleNo breastfeeding - at breastfeed summit'The irony is unbelievable.' A breastfeeding conference in Scotland told nursing mothers it 'wasn't appropriate' to breastfeed at the event.21 Jan 05:37 PM
LifestyleDanes strike deal on babiesCouples in a rural town in Denmark have agreed to try to have more babies over the next few years as part of a deal with the council to keep public services running.21 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleDidn't know you're pregnant?The idea that a woman could carry a child to a full-term delivery without knowing she is pregnant is mind-boggling. It has to be denial, or worse, right?20 Jan 03:55 AM
OpinionGrace Cormack: Stop fit shaming yummy mummiesYou could be forgiven for judging yummy mummies as the most loathed women in the world. But this year, Grace Cormack is going to give up fit shaming.19 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandPolice chase turns into hospital escort'If you're using this excuse for speeding, you'd better be pregnant,' said a police officer who chased a car - but found the driver had good reason to be fast.19 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleCurvy women produce smarter children, scientists claimFat supplies found in a woman's thighs and buttocks are needed to develop babies' brains, scientists have claimed.19 Jan 02:25 AM
LifestyleBirthing - where the shifts mergeMidwife books holidays up to year in advance, but babies come when they want.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi study lifeline for prem babiesGround-breaking NZ research will have a potentially life-saving effect on the treatment of premature babies around the world.18 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleIVF: What's next, baby?Nearly 40 years after the first IVF birth, scientists are still unsure of the long-term effects of their laboratory Beginnings. Helen Massy-Beresford reports.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandParents can finally grieve for baby'What I really wanted was our name to be cleared.' A Hamilton couple have broken their silence after their baby daughter died - and they were wrongly suspected.13 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleBig baby, big asthma riskBabies who rapidly gain weight in the first three months of life are more likely to develop asthma, a study has found.08 Jan 10:35 PM
LifestyleHow your mum's diet affects what you eatResearch suggests that what women eat while pregnant and breastfeeding might also affect their child's taste preferences later life.08 Jan 06:00 PM
Lifestyle'Get your girls out' - how my baby learnt to breastfeedSuch comments might be expected from Hugh Heffner, but could take you by surprise when uttered from your local lactation consultant.06 Jan 02:55 AM
LifestyleWhat are 2014's top 10 baby names?Charlotte and Oliver continue to top the most popular names for newborns last year in a list dominated by traditional names.04 Jan 10:47 PM
EntertainmentHollywood's new baby boomHollywood is celebrating the arrival of several celebrity spawn this week - after Kourtney Kardashian, Zoe Saldana and Hayden Panettiere all gave birth over the weekend.15 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionJohn Kinnear: 20 somewhat horrible things I do to my kids that I don't feel guilty about"We take the batteries out of annoying toys and say they are broken." Author John Kinnear doesn't feel guilty about the 20 somewhat horrible things he does to his kids.14 Dec 09:10 PM
EntertainmentKeira reportedly mum-to-beKeira Knightley is reportedly more than three months pregnant.11 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandGel massage keeps newborns' brains safeProfessor Jane Harding led the development of a cheap and easy way to treat an ailment that can cause brain damage in babies.10 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre your kids that special?Overvaluation shapes not only how parents think about their child, but also how they treat and raise their child.08 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandBirth-control errors: women kept in darkUp to three women had long-term contraceptive devices planted in their uterus without their knowledge or consent, a health watchdog has revealed.08 Dec 04:00 PM