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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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Pregnancy
Tips on what to pack in your hospital bag
Natalie Feulner and staff writers Before giving birth I read countless lists, ended up overpacking just a little, and now know what I'll actually want to pack next time.
Mum sacrifices an eye for her unborn baby
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?
The not-so-accidental pregnancies
What baby name style are you?
Changing tastes in pregnancy
Birth
What you need to know about inductions
JODI GIBSON One in four women face being induced to bring on labour. There are many reasons for it, and a few ways to make it happen, but it's always best to ask your doctor lots of questions before going ahead with an induction.
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
Woman crucified on Facebook for 'boasting' about natural birth
Doctor sings first Happy Birthday to newborns
When labour just doesn't happen
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Baby
New surgery making life easier for sick babies
Harriet Alexander 9:00am A pioneering medical procedure is making treatment of babies suffering from birth disorder oesophageal atresia less traumatic.
Aussie babies thriving after pioneering surgery
Harriet Alexander Doctors have performed a pioneering medical procedure on two babies suffering from a rare birth disorder .
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"Forgotten baby syndrome" mum found not guilty of daughter's manslaughter
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Breastfeeding mum told to 'be discreet' at school
Toddler
New app keeps tabs on your kids at childcare
RACHEL BROWNE Popular new technology lets parents know what their children are up to at childcare - but not everyone is a fan.
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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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
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Misery loves Facebook
JO HARTLEY Facebook users are often criticised for only showing the positive, fun parts of their lives. But what about when it swings the other way, when someone uses it for the purposes of ranting about their children all the time, never posting anything positive?
When differing parenting styles end a friendship
Carolyn Tate Every time I see a certain friend, she makes a comment about my parenting style. Then I get defensive, then I avoid her. This can't continue.
