New ZealandDonation will help to keep babies safeA simple device aimed at making sure babies are safe and protected while they sleep is set to help dozens of families in South Auckland.11 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleAnger at iPad baby bouncerA new baby bouncer complete with iPad holder which has gone on sale is a sign of the drive to market digital products at younger children, an educational expert says.11 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestylePrem bubs receive special Christmas giftFamilies of premature babies born over the Christmas period will receive a special gift from charity Early Buds.08 Dec 08:40 PM
LifestyleDepression in the wombBabies can 'contract' depression from their mothers while they are still in the womb, new research suggests.05 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Have you photographed a crying baby?In a world in which social media sites are full of photographs depicting clichéd "happy family" scenes, it's refreshing to see some honest moments.04 Dec 10:40 PM
LifestyleMum's post-baby pics pannedA fitness blogger has been slammed for posting a picture of herself in her underwear, showing off her flat tummy just days after giving birth.04 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleSmoking while pregnant harms DNANew research showing smoking causes severe DNA damage to the placenta will greatly motivate pregnant women to kick the habit, a quitting expert says.03 Dec 11:45 PM
LifestyleWarnings over US twin epidemicUS doctors are reporting an epidemic of twins. Nearly half of all babies born with advanced fertility help are multiple births, new federal numbers show.02 Dec 06:45 PM
WorldBaby taken in forced c-sectionA pregnant Italian woman had her baby forcibly removed by caesarean section by British social workers.01 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Help a hard sell to scared mumsA group of us went up to Kerikeri last weekend to run the Kerikeri Half Marathon.23 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestylePreterm birth link to obesityChildren born prematurely not only risk becoming overweight adults, but they may also hand a legacy of obesity to their own offspring, warn Auckland medical researchers.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCounting cost of hospital errorsA woman who died in childbirth and the death of a teenage boy who was sent home with a serious infection are two of almost 500 adverse events reported in NZ hospitals.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDeath during childbirth third in familyNorman Gayo doesn't blame anybody for the death of his healthy young wife, Leah, who died in childbirth at Auckland City Hospital in April.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShift focus to care of youngCross-party inquiry comes up with strong message for change from emphasis on caring for people late in life.18 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandCall for stronger alcohol warningsStrong warning labels should be placed on all beer, wine and spirits as part of a plan to stop pregnant mothers from drinking, MPs say.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Plan to health-check mumsMaking sure pregnant mums see a doctor within 10 weeks of conception should be a national priority, say MPs working to improve children's health.18 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleSmall babies face later difficultiesPeople born weighing less than 1.5kg tend to be shorter, achieve fewer educational qualifications and are more likely to rely on welfare by the time they reach their 20s.18 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldChina easing rule on one childOne of the totemic policies of China's Communist Party - the ban on families having more than a single child - has been relaxed in a historic shift by Beijing's new ruling regime.16 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleTrust big help for parents of premsGreg and Amy Hewgill know all too well the troubles faced by parents of preterm babies after watching their daughter connected to machines for the first 76 days of her life.15 Nov 08:14 PM
New ZealandStillbirth blamed on P labA court has heard a man was caught drink driving after his partner suffered a still birth - something the couple blamed on their house being previously used as a P lab.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandBaby Lily settles in to family lifeShe was born 11 weeks prematurely and spent her first 76 days connected to an incubator, but now baby Lily Hewgill is home and progressing "full steam ahead".12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleExercise boosts baby's brainNew research shows taking regular exercise when pregnant boosts a newborn baby's brain development.11 Nov 12:50 AM
LifestyleBaby ready? Take the testA candid parent test highlighting the high and lows of motherhood is taking the internet by storm after being reposted on countless mothering blogs.10 Nov 09:40 PM
LifestyleSharing the emotions of birthWe still don't know much about how labouring women experience that pivotal time when their bodies are working hard to push out their infants and deliver them into the world.06 Nov 08:25 PM
BoxingBoxing to birthing suiteBoxer Shane Cameron has his hands full with two big looming deadlines - his next fight and the birth of his son.03 Nov 12:48 AM
LifestyleRisks of full-body swaddlingParents who swaddle their baby should ensure the hips and legs have free movement, according to an expert worried about the increased popularity of the traditional full-body wrap.29 Oct 12:45 AM
LifestylePregnancy timing 'terms' redefinedObstetricians are getting more precise about exactly what determines a full-term pregnancy.23 Oct 09:50 PM
LifestyleSnoring can signal big pregnancy problems - studyWomen who snore loudly in late pregnancy have an increased risk of depression and needing a caesarean, New Zealand research has revealed.23 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleBaby interactions revealed in first ever studyBabies typically come into contact with seven different people every day, according to the first study of its kind.17 Oct 06:00 PM
LifestylePollution linked to birth weightPregnant women who are exposed to even low levels of air pollution are at an increased risk of giving birth to low birth weight babies, according to a large-scale study.15 Oct 12:00 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: The risks of delaying motherhoodIt’s all very well to talk of planning your reproductive life but sometimes circumstances get in the way.14 Oct 09:55 PM
