It's easy to dismiss online crusaders, but what happens when your midwife is an anti-vaxxer? Rhonwyn Newson reveals her experience.

Twenty-four-year-old woman dies from cervical cancer after being denied a smear test because she was too young.

Scientists have found commercial baby foods are so sweet that toddlers never learn to appreciate bitter flavours.

About 20 per cent of women continue to drink alcohol after finding out they are pregnant - with some reporting having four or more drinks a week.

A landmark New Zealand study has linked human papilloma virus with several pregnancy complications including the potentially fatal disorder pre-eclampsia.

When nurse Sara Jones' paid parental leave ends eight weeks from now, she and husband Gareth face a serious dilemma.

A study has found that one in eight Kiwi women suffer from symptoms of depression while pregnant, highlighting the need for more support.

A huge range of products and services are on display at the Baby Show being held at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds this weekend.

Disposable nappies are supposed to be the easier, rash-free choice for changing time - but for Auckland mum Sherylee Teoh, that just doesn't wash.

"I've not had a period for seven years now, and I've never looked back ... Stopping my periods has allowed me to 'man up' and get on with things."

A study found expectant mothers do just as well on memory tests as other women - and in many cases, they actually do better.

My labour and birth didn't go according to plan and I've always felt cheated for having to have a C-section, admits Rhonwyn Newson.

A doll developed in Iceland that mimics an adult's heartbeat and breathing is one of several innovations on show at the Baby Show this weekend.

A woman who gave birth on a busy Wellington roadside will return home today with the newest addition to her family.

It's the guilty secret many parents are reluctant to admit aloud: no matter how much you love your kids, being a parent can make you feel bad.

It turns out that having a child can have a pretty strong negative impact on a person's happiness, according to a new study published in the journal Demography.

A police officer who stopped to help at a roadside birth in central Wellington this morning has praised the baby's father for his patience and hard work.

"Being able to breastfeed her little boy has created a special bond between us all, a bond I will always cherish."

The drug makers behind a morning sickness medication touted by Kim Kardashian have been accused of misbranding.

A woman has sparked a controversy after posting a picture on social media showing her breastfeeding a friend's toddler son.

David Beckham has slammed critics who questioned his four-year-old daughter Harper's use of a dummy.

High school sweethearts Sam and Nia took a rare rest day to cope with the loss of their baby girl.

The drug, Pravastatin, has been shown to reduce the effects of compounds that drive pre-eclampsia, which affects about five per cent of pregnant women.

Hilary Duff wants to stop "mom bullying" and thinks being a new mum can be "isolating" and is keen to stop mothers from "judging" one another.