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
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
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
RoyalsAussie mag to run Kate's bikini baby bump snapsAn Australian women's mag has joined an Italian gossip magazine in deciding to print photos of Kate Middleton's bikini baby bump.13 Feb 07:45 PM
EntertainmentAlec Baldwin's wife announces surprise pregnancyAlec Baldwin and his 28-year-old yoga instructor wife Hilaria Thomas have confirmed they are expecting their first child together.12 Feb 10:20 PM
EntertainmentBeyonce wants more children with Jay-ZBeyonce Knowles wants to keep expanding her family after giving birth to her first child Blue Ivy in January.11 Feb 08:16 PM
RoyalsKate's bikini bump snappedKate Middleton is facing a fresh set of paparazzi problems after being snapped in a skimpy bikini.10 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandDad delivers baby in carA volunteer ambulance officer delivered his wife's baby in a car on the side of the road yesterday.10 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBattle between bottle, breastEveryone knows that breast is best. Not a day goes by without more evidence.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandOlder mums may need more cashA steady increase in older women giving birth could force major changes in maternity care.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNever too old for newborn joyWhen Eloise Geldenhuys fell pregnant two weeks before her 40th birthday, she blushed with embarrassment.09 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestylePregnant star busted smokingAn Australian TV star has caused opened a can of worms after being busted smoking while pregnant.07 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestylePeaches Geldof is 'sexiest while pregnant'Peaches Geldof is "more confident" than ever with her pregnancy figure.05 Feb 06:30 PM
New Zealand9 strollers fail safety testsNine popular baby strollers have failed New Zealand's safety standards - including seven that didn't pass a strangulation test.05 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleTV cuts sperm countMen who watch more than 20 hours of television a week risk halving their sperm count.05 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBlog: So it's goodbye from meAfter nearly five years of penning her parenting blog, Dita de Boni is laying Keeping Mum to rest.04 Feb 10:10 PM
LifestylePregnancy 'eat for two' a mythThe saying that pregnant woman need to "eat for two" is a myth thought to have contributed to high rates of excessive weight gain.04 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBaby debate: Cuddle or cry?Changing baby care fads are confusing, says celebrity supernanny Rachel Waddilove, who advocates 'old-fashioned common sense'. But her own approach can be controversial...29 Jan 08:25 PM
OpinionKeeping Mum: Do we hate kids?Do we really want to be part of a society where children are considered a nuisance from the day they are born?28 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestylePoll: Cafe made right callA poll shows almost 90 per cent of people think the café did the right thing, asking the mother to remove her crying baby.24 Jan 09:58 PM
