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How a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZ
He was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.
Call for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifes
Rural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.
‘My whole world’: Erin Simpson and Zac Franich welcome second child
The couple’s second baby boy arrived in record time.
‘Getting your pink back’: How mums felt like themselves again after having a baby
New York Times: The story of flamingos offers a reminder - you will get your colour back.
‘Feeling good’: Napier MP Katie Nimon on pregnancy and priorities
The up-and-coming National political prospect is expecting her first baby.
Opinion: How to protect babies as whooping cough epidemic grows
OPINION: Why do we need to get serious about whooping cough?
Such a Teddy: Hawke’s Bay’s most popular baby names for 2024
Theodore needed to spend time in the Special Care Baby Unit and shared it with a namesake.
Nadine Higgins’ surprise baby: ‘We’re just so, so grateful’
The broadcaster is shocked and delighted to be pregnant with her second child.
Kiwi journo Tova O'Brien gives birth to daughter 10 weeks premature
Mum says baby 'loves cuddles, her family, eating, pulling faces and cuddles'.
‘Our rainbow baby’: Christmas a time of new life for couple after daughter’s death
'We’ll always be a family with three kids, even if one is not around,' Dad says.
She had thoughts of harming her baby. To treat her, doctors kept them together
New York Times: The importance of specialised care for fragile new mothers.
'It's chaos': Mayotte hospital grapples with cyclone aftermath
Medics in Mayotte deliver babies during cyclone, face medicine shortages.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
Paul Henry's daughter on traumatic twin birth and parenting journey
The 5-month-old twins have cast their magical power over their grandparents.
A-list couple reportedly split weeks after pregnancy announcement
The on-and-off couple are expecting their first child together.
Daniela J. Lamas: What I wish someone had told me about motherhood
NYT - OPINION: Uncertainty before deciding whether to have kids is the hardest part.
'Delighted': Amber Heard is pregnant with her second child
The actress is expecting a baby sibling for her daughter Oonagh.
Angela Blair: I know why women aren’t having children. Men just aren’t good enough
Telegraph - OPINION: 'Marriage is a business, not romance,' says Angela Blair.
A father's mission to bring his dead wife's baby to life
Permitted to use an embryo created seven years ago, the man is searching for a surrogate.
'I want to embrace the chaos': PJ Harding opens up on career and motherhood
Baby number two is on the way.
Sky Sport presenter's 'emotional' journey to motherhood
The Sky Sport presenter welcomed baby boy Bowie in April this year.
I was the first IVF baby – if anything had gone wrong, the world would look different now
Telegraph: Thomasin McKenzie stars in a new Netflix film about Louise Joy Brown's story.
'Overwhelming': Kiwi country star expecting first child
In a Herald exclusive, Kaylee Bell shares the news that came as a "complete shock".
‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
“I couldn’t even keep water down."
'A family sequel': Shorty Street star shares baby bump photos
'Our precious little secret we’ve been patiently waiting to share.'
'Born sleeping': How this Kiwi mum marks the loss of her stillborn daughter
Kerikeri mum honours stillborn daughter with annual cafe donations and balloon releases.
Miranda Kerr opens up about heartbreaking loss
The model reveals youngest son Pierre is a 'rainbow baby'.