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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
Lana calls for more routine screening, saying NZ's maternity care is too laid-back.
Pregnant woman died after delayed ICU admission
A heavily pregnant woman and her stillborn child died in February 2022.
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
The BossBabes co-star introduces her beautiful wee boy.
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
The pair surprised fans with their pregnancy announcement in January this year.
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
NY Times: The energetic cost of pregnancy is far higher than previously believed.
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
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
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
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
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
"I want to live longer. It's a different meaning when you have kids."
Despair for Kiwi family after premature Palestinian baby dies
Baby Sabreen loses fight for survival after being cut from dead mother’s womb.
Why you shouldn't vape if you want to have children
A protein that is a useful proxy for determining fertility is affected by vaping.
Supreme Court sceptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal healthcare law
Doctors say Idaho’s abortion ban has already affected pregnancy emergency care.
New mum Edna Swart on her return to Shortland Street
Swart and her husband welcomed their first child last week.
Billionaire baby: Jaimee Lupton announces arrival of ‘most precious girl’
Two years after the stillborn birth of her first child, she's celebrating a new arrival.
'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early
'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.
'This is how I did it': Red Wiggle's pregnancy confession
She is making history as the first pregnant Wiggle. Now, Caterina Mete is lifting the lid.
The reality of pregnancy over 40 - is it really safe?
Celebrity cases highlight the possibilities of pregnancy over 40, but what are the risks?
Does Ozempic make birth control less effective?
The weight-loss drug has been linked to reduced absorbency of the pill.
First glimpse of Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson's baby
The couple have offered a first glimpse of their newborn, weeks after the baby's birth.
Paul Henry's daughter on her double joy: 'Dad predicted twins'
Bella Collett shares her fertility journey that’s ended in a fairytale.
Parenthood on ice: The promise and perils of egg-freezing
Financial Times: Editor India Ross recounts her very personal, very costly IVF journey.