Mum freebirths surprise twins in the jungle
Ashley Albrand has joined a pretty exclusive birth club. In fact, she's probably the only member. The American yoga teacher freebirthed surprise twins in th... Read More...
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Birth choices: hospital, home birth, private or public
Bringing baby into the world is one of life's most magical moments. And living in this lucky country means we get to choose where our parenting journey begi... Read More...
Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos?
Getting to relive a beautiful birth through photos is truly magical. But if you're not keen on forking out for a professional birth photographer is it ok to... Read More...
Proposal to remove ‘male’ and ‘female’ from birth certificates
In a move designed to ease the pressure on some parents, mums and dads would no longer have to record their baby as male or female on their birth certificat... Read More...
22 things to know before you have a c-section
Counting down to a c-section is equal parts butterflies-in-the-belly excitement, anxious nerves and wondering what is going to happens afterwards.We've ... Read More...
Tearing and episiotomies: what you need to know
One of the biggest fears women have before giving birth is tearing during labour - will it happen, how can it be avoided, how do I recover are all common co... Read More...
Phillipa’s emotional journey to surrogacy and breastfeeding
Phillipa thought any chance of becoming a mum was gone after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 33. But through the incredible generosity of a s... Read More...
How to manage a fear of labour
Labour pain? It’s all in your head. Wouldn’t it be great if that were true? No more fear, no more mind-bending pain meds and no screaming blue murder at you... Read More...
7 heartpounding homebirth videos
There's something truly magical about having a baby surrounded by all the things and the people you love most.Here are seven homebirths that will make y... Read More...
Why some mums lick their babies after birth
It's a tender moment snapped just seconds after birth - a mum cradling her newborn, but instead of kissing her baby, this mum gently licks her baby.The ... Read More...
Mum unexpectedly gives birth in the shower at home
Kimberley Northcott wanted a natural, intervention-free hospital birth for her third baby - and she almost got everything she wished for. But her baby had o... Read More...
The little blue pill helping reduce fetal distress during childbirth
It's the famous little blue pill that's being used to reduce fetal distress during labour.Australian trials have already produced positive results in he... Read More...
Make: An emergency labour pack
Here's a clever idea that's going to tickle the fancy of super organised mums-to-be. It's a 'just-in-case' labour pack that fits neatly in your handbag.... Read More...
How to ‘predict’ when you’ll go into labour
You've been counting down the months, the weeks and now the days until your little one arrives and every little twinge makes your heart skip a beat. Is toda... Read More...
‘Get checked, please’: Mum’s heartbreaking pre-eclampsia warning
Kassie Stewart was 25 weeks pregnant with her first longed-for baby, and couldn't wait to become a mum. She'd been collecting baby clothes for two years and... Read More...