A midwife who made a catalogue of errors that led to the death of a newborn baby - and almost claimed the life of his mother - has apologised for the first time.

An American restaurant manager has penned a heartfelt letter to the mother of an autistic girl who drew complaints from other patrons at his Florida restaurant.

A report into a horrific labour that left the baby dead and the mother with debilitating injuries is critical of the midwife and the DHB obstetrician involved.

Sniffles and sneezes during pregnancy could increase a mother's chances of her child having asthma, US research has shown.

New Zealanders may not be ready to try placenta injections and pig placenta smoothies but placentophagy is rapidly finding favour. Veronica Schmidt catches up on the trend.

Richard Kahui and his wife Amy are celebrating the birth of their daughter Scarlett - but have revealed the frightening days after her birth as the baby battled ill-health.

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.

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.

A midwife who failed to perform appropriate medical tests on a heavily pregnant woman whose baby died has been found to breach legal, professional and ethical standards.

South Island photographer, Nicole Gourley was waiting for a friend to be baby ready so should could bring her time lapse vision in to fruition.

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.

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.

Cool Kiwi couple come up with online hit - using their "favourite domestic junk" to recreate famous movies scenes starring their cute baby, Orson.

Can exercise during pregnancy combat obesity in your baby? And could it help offset the so-called "fat gene"?

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.