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![Erin Simpson and Zac Franich reveal baby number two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Erin Simpson and Zac Franich reveal baby number two
The star couple had almost given up on growing their family.
![Kiwi dad’s huge 12-hour mission for pregnant wife’s craving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Kiwi dad’s huge 12-hour mission for pregnant wife’s craving
He said he would 'go to the ends of the earth for her crazy little cravings'.
![Heartbreak, false hope and a 70-year-old law: Inside the search for a surrogate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Heartbreak, false hope and a 70-year-old law: Inside the search for a surrogate
For many Kiwis, the surrogacy process is profoundly challenging.
!['Could have saved him': Mum's grief after losing unborn baby; fears for 'laid-back' maternity care](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Could have saved him': Mum's grief after losing unborn baby; fears for 'laid-back' maternity care
Lana calls for more routine screening, saying NZ's maternity care is too laid-back.
![Parenting advice: How do I get my husband to understand our baby isn’t ‘crying for attention’?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Parenting advice: How do I get my husband to understand our baby isn’t ‘crying for attention’?
A parent wonders how to get on the same page about parenting styles with their husband.
![After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
After year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infants
Northland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.
![Auckland Hospital's elsewhere invitation to pregnant women: ‘Disturbing’ or ‘long-overdue’?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Auckland Hospital's elsewhere invitation to pregnant women: ‘Disturbing’ or ‘long-overdue’?
'I think it is really inappropriate … I find the letter disturbing,' says expert.
![Fiery scenes as midwife who refused 'bio-weapon' Covid vaccine convicted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Fiery scenes as midwife who refused 'bio-weapon' Covid vaccine convicted
'See you at the military tribunals,' said Irene Kalinowski as she left court.
![Does having PCOS mean you can't get pregnant?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Does having PCOS mean you can't get pregnant?
'My immediate assumption was, 'I am infertile'.'
![Unaddressed trauma and grief: Why teen stabbed a heavily pregnant woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Unaddressed trauma and grief: Why teen stabbed a heavily pregnant woman
Court told the 19yo had lured the woman to an address under false pretences.
![Celebrity Treasure Island favourite welcomes her little blessing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Celebrity Treasure Island favourite welcomes her little blessing
The BossBabes co-star introduces her beautiful wee boy.
![Frank Film: Baby steps – becoming a first-time parent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Frank Film: Baby steps – becoming a first-time parent
Parenting educator discusses what matters in that all-important first year of life.
!['Best day of my life': Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge welcome baby girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Best day of my life': Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge welcome baby girl
The pair surprised fans with their pregnancy announcement in January this year.
![Kiwi writer’s journey to motherhood after 10 miscarriages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Kiwi writer’s journey to motherhood after 10 miscarriages
Recurrent pregnancy loss affects 1 per cent of women. This is what it's like.
![Scientists calculated the energy needed to carry a baby. Shocker: It’s a lot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Scientists calculated the energy needed to carry a baby. Shocker: It’s a lot
NY Times: The energetic cost of pregnancy is far higher than previously believed.
![Shorty star Kerry-Lee Dewing’s baby surprise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Shorty star Kerry-Lee Dewing’s baby surprise
The actress and her fiancé introduce the gorgeous little girl who’s brought them closer.
!['Doing great': Breakfast host welcomes baby girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Doing great': Breakfast host welcomes baby girl
Burns-Francis' Breakfast co-hosts shared the news while on air this morning.
![Survey finds 8000 US women obtain abortion pills each month despite bans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Survey finds 8000 US women obtain abortion pills each month despite bans
The research was conducted for the Society of Family Planning.
![My generation has been told having a baby is too difficult - no one mentioned the joy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
My generation has been told having a baby is too difficult - no one mentioned the joy
I thought having a child would destroy my life. Instead, I’ve never felt more fulfilled.
!['Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter Noa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter Noa
Jaimee Lupton and Zuru's Nick Mowbray aim to raise $1 million to share the baby love.
![Island Roots, Auckland Ways: Pacific social media influencer on losing weight and growing up as a pastor’s kid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Island Roots, Auckland Ways: Pacific social media influencer on losing weight and growing up as a pastor’s kid
"I want to live longer. It's a different meaning when you have kids."