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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
Our midwifery system is admired the world over – so why are so many midwives facing burnout? Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank Film

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.

'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.

Standard IVF is fine for most people. So why are so many offered an expensive injection they don't need?
The more expensive IVF technique offers no extra benefits in the vast majority of cases.

This sparks joy: Marie Kondo gives birth to baby boy
The minimalist star and her husband have welcomed a new baby.

Man shares 'proof' he's Charles and Camilla's secret son
He says he was 'blown away' when he saw the photos together.

'I'm tired, too': Man refuses to give up bus seat for pregnant woman
"It's not my fault she decided to have a baby when she can't afford a car," the man said.

Couple's pregnancy shattered by clinic's failures
Exciting moment turned into a stressful and concerning time for couple.

'Guardian angel' found: Strangers reconnect years after roadside labour
Rebekah Lawrence can now put a name to the stranger who helped her during roadside labour.

Focus: Should we be having fewer children to save the planet?
Should we be having fewer children, or no children at all, to curb climate change? Video / NZ Herald / AP

'Really weird question': Cafe's outrageous act to pregnant mum
It was decaf or nothing for 'shocked and angry' Melbourne mum Shell.

'I thought about harming my baby': The darker symptoms of postnatal depression
Mothers have spoken out about the frightening thoughts they had about their babies.

Woman died birthing triplets, then her sister fell pregnant with triplets
Grieving, close and worried family could only "hope it wasn't a repeat".

'Heartbreaking' consequences of 'get your body' back messaging for new mums
Women could wind up needing surgery if they got back into exercise too hard and too soon.

'I thought I was going to die': ACC cuts off woman with horror birth injury
About 85 per cent of women will experience some kind of tearing during childbirth.

Maternal suicide advert ordered off-air
The video was part of a campaign to lobby for more parental support pre and post birth.

Samantha Hayes' sweet pregnancy announcement
The newsreader has posted a family photo on social media, alongside the happy news.

Ellie Goulding takes pregnancy advice from Princess Eugenie
The singer, who is due with her first child soon, has been getting some celebrity advice.

Miscarriage bereavement leave bill passed
Three days leave approved for parents who suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth.

'I almost died': Mum horrified after doctor's sexist act against her
She went in for a standard procedure. Her doctor's next actions left her furious.

'I could barely walk': Women petition for better postnatal care
Tears, prolapse, depression, incontinence and pain: six NZ women tell their stories.