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'The greatest adventure': Influencer Simone Anderson welcomes her first child
Simone Anderson shared a photo of herself holding her newborn baby boy.
Newshub's Sam Hayes reveals 'mystery virus' left her in hospital
The newsreader is currently pregnant with her second child.
Mental health for new mums: Minister orders 'stocktake'
The Herald quizzes the Associate Health Minister about plans for the struggling sector.
TVNZ reporter Joy Reid: 'I had to fight for my baby'
The journalist and mum-of-three says the past few months have been 'extremely tough'.
'Just reach out': Pregnant women with untreated depression urged to get help
A study has found 12 per cent of pregnant women with depression symptoms aren't medicated.
'Enlightened decision': Meghan and Harry win award for only having two kids
The couple welcomed daughter Lilibet Diana in June and have son Archie Harrison, 2.
Five weeks after Lilibet was born we still haven't seen a photo
OPINION: Mysteries tend to get politely hushed up in the royal family.
'Surreal': Woman didn't know she was pregnant until labour
Sally Smith wasn't expecting it but says it's the best thing that's happened to her.
China uses prenatal test to collect genetic data from millions of women
The test, developed in part by China's military, is sold worldwide - including in NZ.
Scarlett Johansson said to be due to give birth soon
The 36-year-old has been keeping a 'very low profile' for a reason, sources tell NY Post.
Focus: Laura Mallin lost her baby at 38 weeks, now she believes her DHB needs to be held accountable
Laura Mallin was devastated to lose her baby in her 38th week of her pregnancy and feels DHB maternity services need to take accountability for her loss. Video / Mike Scott
'Devastated, numb': Grieving mum's plea for accountability over baby's death
"My baby died because the medical staff didn't do their jobs properly," Laura Mallin says.
'Tsunami of patients' seeking fertility advice post-Covid
Experts believe the pandemic has caused people to re-evaluate their priorities.
Lil Nas X gets hot and heavy with dancer; Cardi B debuts baby bump at BET Awards
Pashes, pregnancies and performances - all the best bits from this year's BET Awards.
Meghan shuns her title on daughter's birth certificate
The former "Suits" star is listed simply as Rachel Meghan Markle on the document.
Oz 'Donor Daddy': Dad of 21 to campervan around NZ to help Kiwi women get pregnant
Saying he has enough children in Australia, Adam Hooper, 36, wants to create Kiwi babies.
Midwife missed two scans: Couple left to terminate pregnancy at 25 weeks
The HDC decision comes at least two years after the tragic loss.
Woman who lost teeth during pregnancy shows off incredible transformation
But take a look at the jaw-dropping transformation.
Childbirth tragedy: Friends, colleagues rally for man who lost wife, baby
Colleagues mourn for their much loved friend who tragically died during childbirth.
Crucial three weeks for Harry and William
OPINION: The royal family now faces a brief window that could change everything.
Frank: New Zealand - The Best Place to Give Birth? S3, E12
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Flava comp win means woman can take baby's placenta home to Rarotonga
Mati Faaeteete will be able to return home to bury her newborn's placenta and see family.
'I just want him gone': Midwife's months-long fight for help with postnatal depression
She has finally been admitted to in-patient care but only after a crisis.
Seven-year fight: Couple win apology after baby's death
"Finally, we feel heard and understood," couple tell of 7-year fight with health watchdog.
More babies to benefit from Kiwis' global health breakthrough
NZ-made gel that's helped millions of babies worldwide set to have an even bigger impact.
Aussie man claims more 'proof' he is Prince Charles and Camilla's son
Simon Dorante-Day has made headlines worldwide after claiming he is a royal love child.
Woman gives birth in her sleep, wakes up to baby on the bed
The nurse couldn't find a heartbeat — turns out it was because the baby had been born.
'Gruelling': Khloe Kardashian opens up about surrogacy experience
The star has been looking into surrogacy to have a second child with Tristan Thompson.
'Deadly' bacteria fears, warning for pregnant women to avoid 'common' foods
For pregnant women: Advice on common 'healthy' foods which have life-threatening effects.
'Obsolete' IT system at Auckland City Hospital to be scrapped
Integrating the dozens of IT systems across the health system will be a huge challenge.
The woman who can weave a wahakura in 45 minutes
Katarina May never expected her love of helping infants would turn into a career.
Sasha Borissenko: Adoption bill seeks to put kids first
There is now a big push to help adopted children access all their information from birth.