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Birthing practices in question with new research
New research examining blood loss during labour challenges current hospital practice, the New Zealand College of Midwives says.
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Embryo screening test boosts success rate of IVF pregnancies
Study finds screening for abnormal chromosomes could double the number of women falling pregnant.
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Dads told to stay away from delivery room
A leading obstetrician says a father's presence at childbirth can make labour longer, more painful and more complicated.
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Addicted to abortion?
Dita De Boni on the sad story of American woman Irene Vilar, who has had 15 abortions.
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'Abortion addict' releases tell-all book
An American woman confesses to being an "abortion addict" after terminating 15 pregnancies in 17 years.
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Screaming babies - mum's fault for fussing
Sleep deprivation is a form of torture that can leave parents sobbing louder than their children.
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Sick mother granted medical waiver to stay with NZ family
Mother says she cried for two hours after being told she could stay in the country.