Dr Jared Noel’s one wish was to meet his baby daughter before he died. Now he has helped deliver her.

Obesity in pregnancy can alter the brain wiring of babies and leave them prone to long-term disorders such as diabetes and uncontrolled weight gain, a study suggests.

Kiwi scientists who helped to pinpoint the 'microchip' in our brain that can control fertility are now working on the next crucial piece in the puzzle - how to influence it.

I am deeply ashamed of myself, pink-cheeked in fact and also terribly proud of my son, writes Elisabeth Easther.

It's said that "40 is the new 30" and "50 is the new 40". But, when it comes to female fertility, 40 is still 40.

In November thousands of frozen embryos, eggs and sperm will begin reaching their 10-year storage limit forcing a decision - to donate, or dispose of them.

She may be a professional rider and former Olympian, but sporty Zara Phillips has no intention of being a hands-off mother.

We spotted a bunch of bumps looking super cute on the red carpet.

Babies who are spoon-fed by their parents are more likely to become overweight, a new study has revealed.

An Auckland scientist has invented molecules that can attach themselves to any surface in a few minutes and modify every type of cell or virus.

Women smokers are being offered vouchers for up to $300 if they quit while pregnant, because of the damage a mother's tobacco use can do to an unborn baby.

The parents of a baby among the first to be born in New Zealand this year say the extent of their celebrations will be to head to bed for some much-needed sleep.

It is a bustling city of seven million people, many drawn from China's rural hinterland to work in its factories, shops, karaoke parlours and restaurants.

Facebook denies any breastfeeding photos were removed from a New Zealand-based mothers' group page.

A Texas man’s pregnant wife is on life support and he wants her taken off even though the move would also leave their baby dead.

Kate Winslet and her husband Ned Rocknroll are currently nursing baby Bear at their home in West Sussex after welcoming him to the world at an NHS hospital a few weeks ago.

Children at 12 months can tell when speakers use different languages, study finds.

Facebook has removed breastfeeding photos from a private group page for mums, angering members.

Nearly one out of every 200 mothers in a US study claim to have got pregnant while a virgin - without the help of IVF.

Pregnant New Zealand women should be taking vitamin D supplements to help ensure their babies are not at risk of rickets, a new study has found.

The Sun newspaper in Britain has been forced to apologise after it included a pregnant MP in its list of the "laziest" politicians.

Cognitive development research is, like its subjects, still in its infancy, but it seems that our tiny tots are a lot smarter than science once gave them credit for. Angela Saini reports on the latest evidence — and argument — from the baby labs.

A simple device aimed at making sure babies are safe and protected while they sleep is set to help dozens of families in South Auckland.

A new baby bouncer complete with iPad holder which has gone on sale is a sign of the drive to market digital products at younger children, an educational expert says.

Families of premature babies born over the Christmas period will receive a special gift from charity Early Buds.

Babies can 'contract' depression from their mothers while they are still in the womb, new research suggests.