Up to 2000 babies have been recalled to hospital to have their hearing checked after Ministry of Health discovered "irregularities" in its newborn screening programme.

Parents around the country should be given consistent advice about safe sleeping practices with their newborns.

In what her parents hope is a good omen, Scarlett Anne Lowe was born at 12.12pm on December 12, 2012.

Prince William's pregnant wife Catherine has left hospital as a furore continues over a prank phone call made to the private London facility by radio presenters.

Many women miscarry without a safety net of support, writes Meredith Nash. But why is it taboo to talk about foetal loss in public?

The reproductive health of the average male is in sharp decline, the world's largest study of the quality and concentration of sperm has found.

Kate Middleton will remain in hospital for the next few days, following the news that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first child.

Kate and William - how their births were celebrated and the addition of another baby to the family album.

Reporters are staking out a hospital, live-blogs have kicked off and "forensic artists" have been called in over today's announcement of Kate Middleton's pregnancy.

Britain's royal family announced today that Prince William and wife Kate are expecting their first child, but the Duchess is suffering severe morning sickness.

Dan and Honor Carter's recent baby news has prompted blogger Shelley Bridgeman to consider the best way to announce your pregnancy?

A young mum with post-natal depression tried to suffocate her baby in hospital before doctors sent them both home together.

Pressure has been mounting for the Irish Government to draft a law spelling out when life-saving abortions can be performed.

New mothers who believe there is a lack of support from traditional postnatal service providers such as Plunket are calling for changes to match their evolving choices.

An early arrival disrupted wedding plans and saw the ceremony transferred to the Dunedin Hospital chapel.

A top doctor is urging pregnant women not to panic about high nitrate levels in Mid Canterbury water - despite earlier spotlighting the potentially fatal health risks.