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.

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?

Couples planning to have a baby should practise sex for three to sex months before conception to increase their chances of a successful pregnancy, researchers say.

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.

Delivering his own baby in the back of an ambulance during a late night shift wasn't part of the plan for St John officer Mike France.

A father-to-be found himself half naked on the Rolleston railway station platform waiting for a special arrival - his new baby.

New Zealand researchers hope to greatly improve the efficiency of making babies in the laboratory by developing an accurate egg test.