LifestyleFirst operation moments before birthThe odds stacked against Blake Mouat meant he had the first of many operations before he was even born.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleRevealed: What Kiwis want for their kidsKiwi parents have surprised researchers with idealistic dreams for their children - even before they are born.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleGenetic testing: best to know or not to know?A simple genetic test would tell Emma East if she carries the devastating disease that killed her mother. She's one of a growing number who face this dilemma, reports Kate Hilpern.13 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandPregnant mum died after hospital sent her homeDevastated family demands answers after heavily pregnant mother of three died two days after she was sent home from hospital still complaining of chest pains.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of baby's kidnap namedThe woman accused of abducting a 5-day-old baby from Middlemore Hospital can now be named after she appeared in court today - her birthday.09 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandNo foul play in foetus discoveryA post-mortem examination has been completed on a foetus found in a Christchurch wastewater treatment plant last week, and police say there are no indications of foul play.08 Oct 09:25 PM
Lifestyle10 reasons not to judge other mumsWouldn’t it be great if, as mums, we could support rather than judge each other, asks Rhonwyn Newson.07 Oct 04:00 AM
Lifestyle'He's not scary, he's a little boy'A mother fed up with cruel comments about her son - who suffers from a rare disorder- penned this touching tribute to him. She shares it with us.07 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentLively and Reynolds baby boundUS actress Blake Lively and her actor husband Ryan Reynolds are expecting their first child together.06 Oct 08:30 PM
RoyalsDuchess back on royal dutiesThe Duchess of Cambridge is preparing to return to work after recovering from three weeks of acute morning sickness.29 Sep 12:20 AM
LifestyleWhy some men develop signs of pregnancyA range of theories that have been proposed to explain Couvade syndrome.28 Sep 09:50 PM
New ZealandThrown off for being pregnantA former TV reporter who is 30 weeks' pregnant was removed from a domestic flight after failing to provide a medical note saying she was fit to fly.26 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandMother's baby kidnap terrorA mother whose newborn baby was kidnapped from Middlemore Hospital while she showered just metres away has spoken about her terrifying ordeal .26 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandTeen's pregnancy called a 'tragedy'A Tauranga 13-year-old who had a baby this year is the youngest person to have given birth in the Bay of Plenty in the past seven years.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandParacetamol risk for mums-to-beTaking paracetamol while pregnant increases the risk of behavioural problems in school-age children, according to new NZ research.25 Sep 06:10 PM
LifestyleBaby test fails to take offA new antenatal screening test has not had the high uptake expected, a study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal reveals.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionShelley Bridgeman: Prince Charles drops a baby clangerUnfortunately, it seems Prince Charles is not familiar with the unwritten codes of behaviour when awaiting a new arrival in the family, writes Shelley Bridegman.24 Sep 10:20 PM
All BlacksSBW's AB plans face tiny hiccupThe All Blacks' midfield crisis could deepen during their end-of-year tour to the US and Britain if Sonny Bill Williams is forced to cut his trip short due to the birth of his first child.24 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestylePregnant women at greatest flu riskPregnant women suffer more from flu than other members of the population because their immune systems are hyperactive rather than weakened, a study shows.23 Sep 09:45 PM
LifestyleBad at maths? You can blame your mumResearch has linked a woman's hormone levels in pregnancy with her child's maths skills at age five.21 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandTeen mums key speakers for conferenceSera Lilly says being told she was going to have a baby at 16 was one of the scariest moments of her life.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWinter babies crawl earlierBabies born in winter start crawling earlier than those born in the summer, a study has found.15 Sep 09:00 PM
LifestyleThe key to a good baby nameWe all use a "Qwerty" keyboard to send email and text messages - but now it seems the keys are also influencing the choice of baby names.14 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWarning for Kiwi mums-to-bePregnant women who drink a lot of milk may be making their babies iron deficient, according to new research.12 Sep 12:30 AM
LifestyleWhy childbirth fear is so real for someIt's called tokophobia, and for 3 - 8 percent of pregnant women it transforms apprehension about childbirth into full-blown anxiety and panic.11 Sep 10:35 PM
RoyalsIll Kate pulls out of more engagementsThe pregnant Duchess of Cambridge has been forced to pull out of the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games due to her continuing sickness.10 Sep 06:05 PM
EntertainmentBritney reveals Saldana's having twinsZoe Saldana's Crossroads co star Britney Spears has accidentally let it slip that the mum-to-be is expecting twins.10 Sep 03:00 AM
RoyalsKate's condition easily treatableCharlotte Bronte probably died of it but these days hyperemesis gravidarum is easily treatable.09 Sep 09:10 PM
LifestyleMasculine-looking men may have lower quality sperm - studyScientists have found that men with more masculine, wider faces tend to have poorer quality semen than their more feminine-faced counterparts.08 Sep 11:15 PM
RoyalsWhat is hyperemesis gravidarum?The acutte morning sickness Kate is suffering is common, affecting around 15 per cent of all pregnancies, and in its extreme form it can mean hospitalisation.08 Sep 09:25 PM
RoyalsJoy from NZ and the worldJohn Key says "Kiwis will be excited for the happy couple" as British Prime Minister tweets his delight.08 Sep 08:25 PM
