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Pregnancy & Birth

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Labour

Maternal mortality rate on the rise in so-called 'rich...

London is the deadliest place in the UK to give birth, a new study has found
Prepare your partner for birth

Help get your fella ready to play an active, caring role in the birth of his baby with...
Caesareans might do more harm than good study says

New research is challenging the widely-held assumption that a caesarean delivery is...
Intervention during labour and birth

Be prepared for what birth may throw at you with this guide to the most common...

Birth Stories

Real-life birth stories - 'We were back at home by dinnertime'

After needing one caesarean, Jo-Anne Arpin was determined to have a VBAC with bub Ethan
Real life birth stories - 'It's a boy! And he's huge!'

Danielle North was warned her baby was going to be a big one, but no-one expected...
Real-life birth stories - 'The hospital didn't deliver...

A weekend away was meant to be a relaxing break for Amanda Eime . But when she went into...

Trying to Conceive

New technology could allow women to conceive naturally in their 50s

Scientists say a major breakthrough in the success of ovarian transplants could give...
How to Enjoy Baby-Making Sex

Sick of sex on a baby-making schedule? Here are some ways to reignite the passion without...
'Almost twins': Lesbian couple both fall pregnant to the same...

A lesbian couple have become mothers within days of each other after both conceiving...
Is this proof of the perfect age gap?

A new study has found that having a gap of at least 2 years between children may boost...

Nutrition

The pregnancy superfood that will make your baby smarter

Women who eat more fish during pregnancy have smarter babies, a new study has found
Pregnant Women Not Getting Enough Folic Acid

A third of pregnant women are still not getting enough folic acid, according to a new...
Beyonce's Crazy Pregnancy Cravings

It's all about bananas in tomato sauce and chilli-soaked Bounty bars for Beyonce
Study Finds Vegetable Eaters Are Made in the Womb

Mothers who want their kids to eat vegetables need to follow their own rule - while...

Health

Are supplements safe in pregnancy?

What should you be getting more (or less) of in order to ensure the healthiest pregnancy?
Smoking during pregnancy

Over three million Australians are smokers and, shockingly, around 14.5 per cent of...
Wear green for premmies

Show your support for the 40,000 babies born prematurely in Australia each year by...

Pregnancy Expert Q&A

Bleeding in pregnancy

Seeing blood in your undies during the early stages of your pregnancy can be scary, but...
Pregnancy etiquette

It’s not just those surprising bodily functions you’ve got to watch! Falling pregnant...
Dealing with pre-eclampsia

A diagnosis of pre-eclampsia can be scary, but proper management can ease the pressure in...
Choosing between public and private maternity care

With so many care options for mums-to-be, picking one can be tough! Here’s a quick look...

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Pregnancy Galleries and Slideshows

5 of the best nappy bags

From pretty prints to eco-friendly totes, these stylish nappy bags will fit all your baby necessities
Pregnancy exercises: Workout ideas for you and your bump

Having a bun in the oven neednâ��t mean warping into a couch potato! Bessie Recep shows you how to keep fit and feel great all the way to 40 weeks
Pregnant: Your diet when eating for 2

Making a few simple changes to what (not how much) you eat helps you and bub get off to the healthiest start, writes dietitian Kate Di Prima
Baby horoscopes - Your child's star signs - Astrology

Your little star: We look at your child's star qualities with our baby and child horoscopes
Party dresses: Pregnancy evening wear of the stars

Pregnant and stuck for what to wear to a party or wedding? These pregnant stars look gorgeous in their party dresses
Ultrasound scans - Baby's development in 2D & 3D

View baby's development with 2D & 3D scans
Foods to avoid when pregnant

Some foods contain a bacteria called listeria, which can cause a disease called listeriosis. Pregnant women with weakened immune systems are most at risk. Here are the foods it is recommended to avoid during pregnancy.
Pregnant belly photos - The beauty of pregnancy

We celebrate the beauty of pregnancy with this beautiful pregnant belly belly gallery.
Pregnant celebrities over 40

Celebrity Pregnancy over 40? When they said that â��40 is the new 20â��, they really meant it. And, nowadays, it is not too uncommon for celebrities to be in their late 30s - or even your 40s! - and pregnant.