RoyalsZara will be 'hands-on' mumShe may be a professional rider and former Olympian, but sporty Zara Phillips has no intention of being a hands-off mother.17 Jan 12:02 PM
LifestyleGolden Globes: Glam baby bumpsWe spotted a bunch of bumps looking super cute on the red carpet. 12 Jan 02:00 PM
LifestyleMidwife failed womanA midwife who failed to perform appropriate medical tests on a heavily pregnant woman whose baby died has been found to breach legal, professional and ethical standards.10 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleKiwi's pregnancy time lapseSouth Island photographer, Nicole Gourley was waiting for a friend to be baby ready so should could bring her time lapse vision in to fruition.08 Jan 03:31 AM
LifestyleStudy: Spoon-fed bubs fatterBabies who are spoon-fed by their parents are more likely to become overweight, a new study has revealed.07 Jan 09:05 PM
New ZealandPaint a virus to deathAn Auckland scientist has invented molecules that can attach themselves to any surface in a few minutes and modify every type of cell or virus.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCelebrating new year with new babyThe parents of a baby among the first to be born in New Zealand this year say the extent of their celebrations will be to head to bed for some much-needed sleep.01 Jan 04:30 PM
Lifestyle$300 'carrot' to quit smokingWomen smokers are being offered vouchers for up to $300 if they quit while pregnant, because of the damage a mother's tobacco use can do to an unborn baby.01 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldLifeline for the babies no one wantsIt is a bustling city of seven million people, many drawn from China's rural hinterland to work in its factories, shops, karaoke parlours and restaurants.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFacebook denies removing picsFacebook denies any breastfeeding photos were removed from a New Zealand-based mothers' group page.25 Dec 07:29 PM
WorldHusband fights to take pregnant wife off life supportA Texas man’s pregnant wife is on life support and he wants her taken off even though the move would also leave their baby dead.23 Dec 10:35 PM
EntertainmentKate Winslet's baby BearKate Winslet and her husband Ned Rocknroll are currently nursing baby Bear at their home in West Sussex after welcoming him to the world at an NHS hospital a few weeks ago.23 Dec 10:05 PM
LifestyleKiwis make baby box viral hitCool Kiwi couple come up with online hit - using their "favourite domestic junk" to recreate famous movies scenes starring their cute baby, Orson.23 Dec 07:35 PM
LifestyleExercising in pregnancy under scopeCan exercise during pregnancy combat obesity in your baby? And could it help offset the so-called "fat gene"?23 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleYour baby - a tiny linguistChildren at 12 months can tell when speakers use different languages, study finds.23 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMums angry over Facebook moveFacebook has removed breastfeeding photos from a private group page for mums, angering members.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleHigh numbers claim 'virgin' birthsNearly one out of every 200 mothers in a US study claim to have got pregnant while a virgin - without the help of IVF.18 Dec 08:00 PM
LifestyleVitamin D push for NZ mums-to-bePregnant New Zealand women should be taking vitamin D supplements to help ensure their babies are not at risk of rickets, a new study has found.16 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldPaper labels pregnant MP 'lazy'The Sun newspaper in Britain has been forced to apologise after it included a pregnant MP in its list of the "laziest" politicians.15 Dec 08:02 PM
LifestyleBabies: Smarter than we thinkCognitive development research is, like its subjects, still in its infancy, but it seems that our tiny tots are a lot smarter than science once gave them credit for. Angela Saini reports on the latest evidence — and argument — from the baby labs.13 Dec 09:00 PM
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
