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Birthing practices in question with new research
New research examining blood loss during labour challenges current hospital practice, the New Zealand College of Midwives says.
Embryo screening test boosts success rate of IVF pregnancies
Study finds screening for abnormal chromosomes could double the number of women falling pregnant.
Dads told to stay away from delivery room
A leading obstetrician says a father's presence at childbirth can make labour longer, more painful and more complicated.
Addicted to abortion?
Dita De Boni on the sad story of American woman Irene Vilar, who has had 15 abortions.
'Abortion addict' releases tell-all book
An American woman confesses to being an "abortion addict" after terminating 15 pregnancies in 17 years.
Screaming babies - mum's fault for fussing
Sleep deprivation is a form of torture that can leave parents sobbing louder than their children.
Sick mother granted medical waiver to stay with NZ family
Mother says she cried for two hours after being told she could stay in the country.
NZ family fight to keep sick mum
Filipina mother of two young NZ-born children is told she will have to leave - despite being married to a New Zealander.