New ZealandMany midwives shun flu shotsMidwives are rejecting free flu jabs despite working with the most vulnerable patients.23 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanRising multi-partner fertility?What are your views on multiple-partner fertility? Have you noticed it is becoming more common – and, if so, why do you think that might be?20 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandStudy in heartbreak and hardshipPuti Crawford is one of 1100 students graduating from Hamilton's Wintec tomorrow, but none of the others had to overcome such exceptional personal circumstances.18 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleInfant deaths fall, but more to be doneToo many Maori and Pacific babies are dying from sudden unexpected death despite a record low in the number of deaths last year, health advocates say.17 Mar 11:03 PM
New ZealandBaby papas cough upNew figures show there are more than 2000 children in New Zealand whose fathers are younger than 20.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMaternity leave breaches allegedPregnant women and mothers returning to work from maternity leave are facing illegal discrimination and losing their jobs.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFull house for parental leave submissionsParents packed into a parliamentary select committee room to hear submissions on a bill which would increase paid parental leave from 14 to 26 weeks.13 Mar 04:06 AM
New ZealandDriving dangers for pregnant womenPregnant women are being warned that vehicle crashes account for more than half of all New Zealand's foetal deaths due to a maternal injury, according to a new study.12 Mar 01:50 AM
LifestyleSperm at its best in winterSperm production is at its peak during winter and early spring for most men, a new study has found.11 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandBaby delivered during helicopter flightA Whangarei mother flying high in the Northland Electricity rescue helicopter has described two people who delivered her premature girl as her "guardian angels".09 Mar 11:28 PM
LifestyleNew mums prone to OCDNew mums are more likely to suffer from compulsive behaviours, like repeatedly checking an appliance is off or washing their hands, according to a new study.07 Mar 08:40 PM
LifestyleRepetitive reading helps kidsParents are wasting money spending a fortune on books when a small selection of favourites can achieve far better results.05 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestylePregnancy makes feet bigger, for good - researchWomen’s feet can increase in size when they're pregnant, and the change can be permanent, a study has shown.04 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDiscovery could save infants from serious side effectsThe discovery of inaccurate volume markings on baby bottles could save several infants from the serious side effects of having over-concentrated formula, says Plunket.28 Feb 05:04 AM
LifestyleJanuary Jones: Don't pity me for being a single mumJanuary Jones says being a single mother isn't something she needs "to go to group therapy'' about.28 Feb 01:50 AM
LifestyleACC claim mum: I would have abortedA woman who says she would have terminated her pregnancy had doctors properly diagnosed her unborn child with spina bifida is seeking ACC cover for her disabled daughter.26 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleKim and Kanye strip off for racy photo shootPregnant reality TV star Kim Kardashian has turned up the heat for the cover of a French magazine, stripping off with her boyfriend Kanye West.26 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleC-section birth raises allergy risksBeing born by caesarean section greatly increases a baby’s chances of developing allergies, a new study has found.25 Feb 05:30 PM
EntertainmentIt's a girl for Kim and KanyeKanye West and Kim Kardashian are expecting a baby girl.23 Feb 09:01 PM
LifestyleFormula limits in disasters 'bizarre'Mother Hannah Henderson says limiting who is eligible for baby formula in the event of a natural disaster is making a stressful situation even worse.21 Feb 06:25 AM
LifestyleDisaster distribution of formula changedChanges have been made to how infant formula can be distributed in disasters in a revised voluntary code of practice launched today.21 Feb 12:17 AM
LifestyleCoffee linked to underweight babies - researchOne cup of fresh coffee a day significantly increases the chances of giving birth to an underweight baby, research has shown.19 Feb 08:35 PM
RoyalsDuchess shows off baby bumpLarge numbers of journalists and photographers were on hand to watch the duchess as she visited a centre for recovering addicts. It was one of her first public appearances since announcing in December that she was pregnant. 19 Feb 07:06 PM
LifestyleStraight to breast after birth could save lives - expertsThe lives of 95 babies could be saved every hour if new mums started breastfeeding in the "power hour'' immediately after the birth, a UK charity says.18 Feb 10:55 PM
LifestyleBreast is best for first six months - new Aussie guideNursing mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed exclusively until their baby is six months old, new Australian infant feeding guidelines say.18 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: It beggars belief this is happeningA 19-year-old fathering 13 children is the height of irresponsibility. Sadly we all must support that irresponsibility - and reap the consequences.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandOne teen dad, many mothers, 13 kidsOne rogue 19-year-old is a liable father to 13 kids to different mums.16 Feb 04:30 PM
