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Driving dangers for pregnant women

Pregnant 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.

Sperm at its best in winter

Sperm production is at its peak during winter and early spring for most men, a new study has found.

Baby delivered during helicopter flight

A Whangarei mother flying high in the Northland Electricity rescue helicopter has described two people who delivered her premature girl as her "guardian angels".

New mums prone to OCD

New 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.

Repetitive reading helps kids

Parents are wasting money spending a fortune on books when a small selection of favourites can achieve far better results.

Pregnancy makes feet bigger, for good - research

Women’s feet can increase in size when they're pregnant, and the change can be permanent, a study has shown.

Discovery could save infants from serious side effects

The discovery of inaccurate volume markings on baby bottles could save several infants from the serious side effects of having over-concentrated formula, says Plunket.

January Jones: Don't pity me for being a single mum

January Jones says being a single mother isn't something she needs "to go to group therapy'' about.

Warning over infant formula bottles

Coffee linked to underweight babies - research

One cup of fresh coffee a day significantly increases the chances of giving birth to an underweight baby, research has shown.

Duchess shows off baby bump

Large 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.

Straight to breast after birth could save lives - experts

The 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.

Infant mortality rates at record low

Midwife charged after 'horrific event'

Breast is best for first six months - new Aussie guide

Nursing mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed exclusively until their baby is six months old, new Australian infant feeding guidelines say.

Rodney Hide: It beggars belief this is happening

A 19-year-old fathering 13 children is the height of irresponsibility. Sadly we all must support that irresponsibility - and reap the consequences.

One teen dad, many mothers, 13 kids

One rogue 19-year-old is a liable father to 13 kids to different mums.

Aussie mag to run Kate's bikini baby bump snaps

An Australian women's mag has joined an Italian gossip magazine in deciding to print photos of Kate Middleton's bikini baby bump.