LifestyleSmall babies face later difficultiesPeople born weighing less than 1.5kg tend to be shorter, achieve fewer educational qualifications and are more likely to rely on welfare by the time they reach their 20s.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall for stronger alcohol warningsStrong warning labels should be placed on all beer, wine and spirits as part of a plan to stop pregnant mothers from drinking, MPs say.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Plan to health-check mumsMaking sure pregnant mums see a doctor within 10 weeks of conception should be a national priority, say MPs working to improve children's health.18 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldChina easing rule on one childOne of the totemic policies of China's Communist Party - the ban on families having more than a single child - has been relaxed in a historic shift by Beijing's new ruling regime.16 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleTrust big help for parents of premsGreg and Amy Hewgill know all too well the troubles faced by parents of preterm babies after watching their daughter connected to machines for the first 76 days of her life.15 Nov 08:14 PM
New ZealandStillbirth blamed on P labA court has heard a man was caught drink driving after his partner suffered a still birth - something the couple blamed on their house being previously used as a P lab.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandBaby Lily settles in to family lifeShe was born 11 weeks prematurely and spent her first 76 days connected to an incubator, but now baby Lily Hewgill is home and progressing "full steam ahead".12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleExercise boosts baby's brainNew research shows taking regular exercise when pregnant boosts a newborn baby's brain development.11 Nov 12:50 AM
LifestyleBaby ready? Take the testA candid parent test highlighting the high and lows of motherhood is taking the internet by storm after being reposted on countless mothering blogs.10 Nov 09:40 PM
LifestyleSharing the emotions of birthWe still don't know much about how labouring women experience that pivotal time when their bodies are working hard to push out their infants and deliver them into the world.06 Nov 08:25 PM
BoxingBoxing to birthing suiteBoxer Shane Cameron has his hands full with two big looming deadlines - his next fight and the birth of his son.03 Nov 12:48 AM
LifestyleRisks of full-body swaddlingParents who swaddle their baby should ensure the hips and legs have free movement, according to an expert worried about the increased popularity of the traditional full-body wrap.29 Oct 12:45 AM
LifestylePregnancy timing 'terms' redefinedObstetricians are getting more precise about exactly what determines a full-term pregnancy.23 Oct 09:50 PM
LifestyleSnoring can signal big pregnancy problems - studyWomen who snore loudly in late pregnancy have an increased risk of depression and needing a caesarean, New Zealand research has revealed.23 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleBaby interactions revealed in first ever studyBabies typically come into contact with seven different people every day, according to the first study of its kind.17 Oct 06:00 PM
LifestylePollution linked to birth weightPregnant women who are exposed to even low levels of air pollution are at an increased risk of giving birth to low birth weight babies, according to a large-scale study.15 Oct 12:00 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: The risks of delaying motherhoodIt’s all very well to talk of planning your reproductive life but sometimes circumstances get in the way.14 Oct 09:55 PM
New Zealand'I didn't steal my husband's sperm'Mohammed Fouad claimed his Kiwi wife stole his sperm to impregnate their maid; now his wife has hit back, saying the explanation is far more traditional.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKindness cushions pair's heartbreakAs Baby Loss Awareness Week nears its end, Anna Leask speaks to a young mum about her tragic loss and the friendships she forged with strangers who stepped up to support her through her ordeal12 Oct 12:01 AM
WorldLegal to abort on baby's sexDoctors can legally carry out sex-selection abortions in Britain, the Director of Public Prosecutions ruled yesterday as he claimed that outdated laws were virtually unenforceable.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandStomach ache - and then a babyWhen a Christchurch woman had a stomach ache on Thursday night little did she know she was pregnant and a baby was on its way.01 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandBaby switch at fertility clinic fearedA couple have discovered the much-loved baby they brought home from a foreign fertility clinic is not theirs.28 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleOnline classes lift risk of depressionA British hospital has scrapped traditional antenatal classes in favour of online tutorials, a format New Zealand childbirth educators say would increase postnatal depression.26 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleChinese shopping for surrogate mumsWealthy Chinese couples are paying big bucks for American women to become surrogate mothers as they try to circumvent their own country's one-child policy.24 Sep 11:20 PM
LifestyleCheap gel helps newborns - researchLow blood sugar in newborns which can lead to brain damage can be treated with a cheap and easy-to-administer dextrose gel, according to New Zealand research.24 Sep 11:00 PM
RoyalsPrince William: Fatherhood has made me more protectivePrince William has spoken passionately about conservation - and how becoming a father for the first time has made him more protective.16 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandShattered family switch focusThe shattered family of Casey Nathan, who died hours after giving birth to son Kymani, are coping with the tragedy.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMums win rule change on mealsTwo mothers of sick babies in hospital have spoken out about being refused meals because they weren't breastfeeding.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLily home, parents get first cuddleA Kiwi baby born three months early in Shanghai is finally home in Auckland, and has enjoyed her first cuddle with her mother.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSick baby's mum upset by hospital ruleThe mother of a sick baby in hospital was told she didn't qualify for meals because she wasn't breastfeeding.08 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestylePostnatal depression expertLife & Style Editor Nicky Park spoke to postnatal depression expert Dr Sara this week and now she's online to answer all your questions.04 Sep 11:50 PM
