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New research: breastfeeding lowers SIDS risk

A review of breastfeeding research has found babies breastfed up to one-year-old and exclusively to six months had their risk of sudden and unexpected infant death more than halved.
Are you really there for your kids, or are you on your iPhone?

I just read something that made me feel guilty. And not just a little guilty - this is heavy-grade, industrial strength mother guilt.
Have you ever visited the land of empty threats?

Empty threats are often blurted out by parents in the heat of the moment, when frustration with our children trumps all else. Kylie Orr revisits some of the pearlers she's come out with, and a few classics from years gone by.
Meet the new Wiggles

A 20-year-old back-up dancer for the Wiggles will become the group's first female member, as part of a major line-up change.
Tell us what you think to win

Have your say about what it means to be a mum and you'll go into the draw to win a grand prize valued at $5000, courtesy of Virgin Money.

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Another dose of undeserved guilt

How your diet can improve your fertility

Paula Goodyer One study has found that one in three men and women are deficient in vitamin D, while one in eight can't properly absorb folate. Both are important in the baby-making process, so eating smarter can improve your chances of pregnancy.

Can you ever be ready for a baby?

Brooke Tasovac Before you get pregnant, you might have all the boxes ticked - with your career, home and travel plans all sorted - or you could be the ' let's just see what happens' type. No matter what your style, it can help to think about the emotional aspects of parenthood.

Better results for frozen embryos

Fashion designer Leona Edmiston welcomes twins

Katherine Heigl adopts baby number two

Family planning: Charlize Theron adopts baby

Pregnancy

Morning sickness: the basics

Research indicates that up to 80 per cent of pregnant women get morning sickness in pregnancy. You might feel sick and vomit - and get a few other not-so-fun side effects of pregnancy, too. The good news is there are ways to help ease the nausea.

Common (and not so common) pregnancy symptoms, brought to you by Libra

So you think you might be pregnant… or just suffering from a random ailment you’ve never noticed before. Here are some ways your body can be trying to tell you you’re creating a new life.

Hope for victims of killer pregnancy condition

Jessica Simpson's last minute pregnancy news

The top baby names in Australia right now

Spotting and cramping in pregnancy

Birth

One mum's five-hour pregnancy

Amanda Prentice and her husband Bill had been trying to conceive for four years when they learnt that Amanda was pregnant - and just five hours later, they were parents.

Maggie Gyllenhaal gives birth to a baby girl

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard have welcomed a second daughter, a little sister for Ramona.

Bruce Willis welcomes fourth daughter

Hilary Duff welcomes son

Philosophers' claim over moral right to kill newborns sparks outrage

Home Birth: What mums-to-be need to know

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Baby

The latest advice on starting solids

Introducing food to a baby’s diet is one of the biggest milestone of the first six months. But when should you start, and what can you give your child to eat? We look at the latest advice on starting solids.

My secret witching hour weapon

Amity Dry 5pm: witching hour. Not quite time for dinner and a bath, but everyone’s tired so activities are a challenge. Amity Dry reveals what gets her family through this tricky time of day: music.