A drive is underway to get Auckland equipped with a cot that keeps precious stillborn babies cool, allowing parents to spend more time with their newborn.

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.

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.

Experts say most pre-pregnancy advice is aimed at women and as a result men "have really missed out on the public health message".

Women who have had risky, near-fatal pregnancies have been leaving New Zealand hospitals without ongoing contraception, a study has found.

Kim Kardashian West has blasted rumours she plans to call her new baby South West.

Like Cate Blanchett, Angela Epstein had a daughter after a brood of sons. Family life can be a challenge.

Chopper called in after visitors' son announces his imminent and early arrival at Milford Sound.

Kim Kardashian has played down rumours that she and and husband Kanye West are expecting a baby boy.

It is often said that you are what you eat. But it seems that what your mother ate is also important. Research has linked a woman's diet before she becomes pregnant to the long-term health of her future child.

Scientists say there is no evidence to support the trend and it may be harmful.

A little girl from Auckland called Ava is the six millionth baby to be registered in New Zealand.

Our maternity model is unique to New Zealand because of the leading role that midwives play, and for that reason it's highly scrutinised, writes Sharron Cole.

A petition seeking a law change that would require parents to be informed before their daughter has an abortion is unnecessary, says an abortion rights advocate.

A petition to ban schoolgirls getting abortions without their parent's knowledge has been launched.

Kim Kardashian West is reportedly expecting twins.

Women seeking an abortion are being offered easier access to the procedure with a free, national telephone consultation service that started this week.

Seven Sharp star Toni Street was hit by a "mystery illness" no more than three weeks after giving birth to her second child, Mackenzie.

New Zealand mum Julie Bhosale joins the #takebackpostpartum movement, showing off her body in a series of images after giving birth.

Family Planning will fight a potential new abortion law.