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The myths and facts of morning sickness
Many mums and mums-to-be are quite familiar with morning sickness. To help you manage your pregnancy with some peace of mind, we've found the truth in some commonly held myths.
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Woman crucified on Facebook for 'boasting' about natural birth
When Kirra Givanni went on a Facebook page for mums and wrote about her childbirth experience, she wasn't prepared for the critical reaction.
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Guilty beagle sorry for stealing baby's toy
Charlie the beagle steals baby Laura's favourite toy, but the lovable hound makes it up to his little best friend.
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Before and after: 9 laundry renovations
While you don't want to spend too much time in the laundry, perhaps these before and after pictures of well done renovations will inspire you to add a little more panache to yours.
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Gynaecologist's victims to share $190m, but still want answers
A US hospital has agreed to pay $190 million to the 8500 women who are part of a class-action lawsuit regarding a doctor's grotesque violation of their trust and their privacy.
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LETITIA ROWLANDS Motherhood is full of sacrifices, but this woman has made a life-altering one - and her baby hasn't even been born.
In your genes: who will your baby look like?
Angela Tufvesson Wondering whether your baby will take after mum or be more like dad is a fun way to pass the time while pregnant. But at the end of day, it is almost impossible to predict what traits your son or daughter will be born with.
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Changing tastes in pregnancy
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Birth
Labour pain relief may reduce risk of postnatal depression: study
Letitia Rowlands Postnatal depression is a complex condition, but researchers say pain relief during labour may help some women.
How to use birth pools safely
Elizabeth Cluett The recall of hired home-birthing pools after a baby contracted Legionnaires' disease will have some parents-to-be worried, but there are guidelines about how to best - and safely - use a birthing pool.
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Doctor sings first Happy Birthday to newborns
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Design and create your own stroller
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"Forgotten baby syndrome" mum found not guilty of daughter's manslaughter
MARK RUSSELL Jayde Pool's five-month-old daughter Bella died after being left in car on a hot summer's day. Yesterday a jury found the Victorian mum not criminally negligent for the little girl's death.
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Parenting past the toddler years: what's next?
JODIE BENVENISTE Your baby has grown into a toddler, and now your toddler is fast approaching the preschooler stage. What can you expect as a parent?
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KYLIE ORR I’ve found some salons who boast setups ideal for children – you name it, they’ve thought of it. All are designed to make haircuts fun rather than stressful.
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Woman 'embarrassed' by porcelain dolls scare
It seemed extraordinarily creepy and disturbing - but police now say it was all just a misunderstanding.
'Forgotten baby syndrome' can happen to any one of us
Julia Watson When my third child was two months old, I strapped her into her car seat, then promptly forgot all about her. But she survived, unharmed, because it was winter, and I was lucky.
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Why we need better support for men after miscarriage
CATHERINE RODIE In a recent study, 85 per cent of men admitted feeling sadness after their partner miscarried, but almost half said they didn't share their feelings at all. What can be done to help them?
The many problems with the sex spreadsheet
Judith Woods A spreadsheet allegedly sent from a frustrated husband to his wife, outlining the times she had turned him down for sex has gone viral - and neatly illustrates how different men and women can be.
