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Mother at 12, now top of the class
A girl who became Britain's youngest mother when she had a child at the age of 12 returned to school just weeks after giving birth.
A girl who became Britain's youngest mother when she had a child at the age of 12 returned to school just weeks after giving birth.
The first time around I relished being pregnant and felt like Mother Earth herself. But this gushy mum-to-be was gone the second time around, Rhonwyn Newson admits.
A midwife has apologised and been ordered to get training after the death of a prematurely-born baby.
A bikini-clad model in the latest ad campaign for upmarket US baby stroller company Bugaboo has caused a stir amongst mums.
She's shared the homes of Hollywood celebrities and media magnates, and is now one of the world's most sought-after baby sleep consultants.
New study finds clusters of risk factors in pregnancy - such as the mother being a teenager, unemployed or financially stressed - point to later problems.
Of the stillbirths that happen across the globe, 98 per cent occur in low- and middle-income countries.
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: WATCH: This is the incredible moment a woman gave birth on a motorway while en route to a birthing centre in Houston, Texas.
She may well be dealing with exhaustion and food in her hair, but Blake Lively is certainly happy with one aspect of motherhood - an ample chest.
Natalie Portman has turned to Cate Blanchett for a little parenting advice after failing to find a balance between motherhood and her career.
"We're thinking we've got six weeks before the therapy starts - do we try to have [a baby] before that?"
Why would no one question serving a pregnant woman a coffee in a restaurant, but eyebrows would be raised if the same woman asked for a glass of wine, wonders Rhonwyn Newson.
For some women, the perinatal period (which includes both pregnancy and postpartum) can bring anxiety, exhaustion and even a mood disorder.
Up to 80 per cent of women admit to drinking during early stages of pregnancy, new study reveals.
An Australian parenting group has accused a ‘baby whisperer’ of risking babies’ lives by recommending unsafe car seat practices.
Miranda Kerr's new baby-care recommendation is dangerous. So dangerous that it could cost lives, writes Amy Stockwell.
The sky's the limit, really, once you start pondering the sectors of society you would prefer did not breed, writes Shelley Bridgeman.
Fertility expert Dr John Peek answered reader questions about infertility, its causes and options for couples.
Recent research has reignited concerns that exposure to chemicals from plastics might be to blame for low sperm counts in young men.
A happily single immigration lawyer received a surprising phone call one day. This is her remarkable journey into motherhood.
"Couples who have experienced a stillbirth need to understand why it happened and want to know the risk for future pregnancies."
Women are losing the ability to give birth naturally, says Dr Michel Odent, the author of a controversial new book.
An alarming photo of a baby seemingly stuck in a large glass tube has shocked some internet users, and given others a good laugh.
A sunshine break is the perfect way to unwind, catch up on your reading and top up that tan.
There's a machine that simulates the sensation of contractions - the closest a man can get to the experience of giving birth without actually producing a baby.
Sunscreen and other everyday items could be damaging male fertility, a scientist has warned.
A growing market in the online sale of human breast milk is creating a serious health risk, doctors have warned.
Women who want a family should conceive or freeze their eggs by 35, doctors have said, after a major study showed fertility falling off a "cliff edge" in subsequent years.
Stars who have children in their 40s are giving women false hope about motherhood, doctors warn.
Flying while pregnant calls for an intense chat with your travel agent, warns Babiche Martens.