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Dad films baby's speedy birth on GoPro camera

Troy Dickerson wanted to film his wife Kristin's journey to the hospital to give birth. Little did he know he would also capture footage of the baby being born before they even reached the hospital doors.
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.
To the parents who take their kids everywhere

I adore my kids and I adore most other people’s kids, too. But on a child-free night I want child-free time, and I resent missing out because of inconsiderate parents.
Miscarriage shouldn't be a dirty little secret

I miscarried days ago. Now it all feels surreal. Was I really ever pregnant? Did I just imagine our wonderful future as a happy family?
The baby names on the rise in 2014

We’re halfway through 2014, so it’s a good time to see which baby names are proving popular with parents this year – and where they’re finding their inspiration.

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Dad films baby's speedy birth on GoPro camera

LETITIA ROWLANDS Troy Dickerson wanted to film his wife Kristin's journey to the hospital to give birth. Little did he know he would also capture footage of the baby being born before they even reached the hospital doors.

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'Miracle' baby survives miscarriage and abortion pills

LETITIA ROWLANDS Baby Megan Hui survived against the odds, so her parents now call her their "little miracle".

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Learn how to treat a cold in young babies and children.

Parenting a crier

Carolyn Tate There are many reasons that babies cry, but there are certainly babies that cry more than others. They're the ones who let you know how they’re feeling by crying - a lot.

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Healing hugs for sick babies

The carers who calm babies born with drug addictions

Study confirms safety of childhood vaccines

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The woman who will toilet-train your toddler - for $2000

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Becoming comfortable with my discipline style

Sharon M. Smith I have found my discipline philosophy. So I’m going to stop this little act I put on for others, and start doing what works for us.

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What they don't tell dads-to-be about the big day

Neil Lyndon Only one in 20 fathers now avoid being in the delivery room when their baby is being born. The rest, I guarantee, are desperately telling themselves to be brave and wondering where to look.

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To the parents who take their kids everywhere

KERRI SACKVILLE I adore my kids and I adore most other people’s kids, too. But on a child-free night I want child-free time, and I resent missing out because of inconsiderate parents.

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