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What I no longer do for my children…

It’s easy to get stuck in the day-to-day details of raising our children, and forget the big picture.
My daughter's at daycare - and I'm at a loss

It wasn't my daughter who had trouble adjusting to childcare. It was me.
Annoying parents on Facebook

There are lots of annoying people on Facebook. We parents are among them.
Premature labour and birth: the facts

When a woman begins having real contractions where the cervix dilates, prior to 37 weeks gestation. Learn more about the risk factors, signs and treatment of premature labour and birth.
Mum in profile: Cathy Freeman

From Olympic athlete to wife and mother, golden girl Cathy Freeman says raising toddler Ruby is the hardest thing she has ever done. But motherhood beats winning gold medals any day.

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Our IVF journey: Taking care of each other

I'm sticking up for the boys here a little bit here, but throughout our IVF experiences we can sometimes overlook our partner's feelings. And that's not fair.

Evangelical overseas adoption

AMY GRAY Meet the Christian blogger who wants you to contribute to her adoption fund. And she's not alone.

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Our IVF journey: What does this mean?

Our IVF journey: The waiting game

What not to say to a childless woman

Blood test could predict post-natal depression

Staff writers Researchers have recognised two genes that could be used to identify and prevent the onset of post-natal depression.

Premature labour and birth: the facts

Staff writers When a woman begins having real contractions where the cervix dilates, prior to 37 weeks gestation. Learn more about the risk factors, signs and treatment of premature labour and birth.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome): the facts

Varicose veins in pregnancy: the facts

Baby names: how to walk the line

Thrush during pregnancy: the facts

What I DON'T miss about life before babies

Libby Hakim Lifestyle changes are part of the package when having a baby. It takes time to adjust - but instead of feeling guilty join Libby Hakim and focus on the things you won't miss about your pre-baby life.

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Why we must stop judging c-section mums

Kiran Chug "For my first child's birth, the theatre was crowded with doctors. I couldn't stop shaking from the drugs. I was wired up and cut open. He was pulled out of my tummy. It wasn't how nature intended."

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The truth about life with a newborn

Baby death sparks investigations

Meet the 'mummy messiah'

Stand and deliver - upright births best for mum and bub

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Bed-sharing increases SIDS rate five-fold

Sharing a bed with an infant carries a five-fold increase in the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a new study reveals.

Coalition refused to allow MP to return home to sick daughter

Jonathan Swan Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has been campaigning to improve his image among women, so why was a mother's request denied?

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Immunisation, fever and pain relief

Twins home in time for special day

'I love sluts' baby clothing

Into the mouths of babes

Bargain buys for baby

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What I no longer do for my children…

JODIE BENVENISTE It’s easy to get stuck in the day-to-day details of raising our children, and forget the big picture.

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My daughter's at daycare - and I'm at a loss

KASEY EDWARDS It wasn't my daughter who had trouble adjusting to childcare. It was me.

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In praise of daycare staff

Vanishing act

Don't tell your toddler to share

Stuttering: the facts

Being Dad

Hate the toaster? It’s time for an affair

Staff Writers The founder of an infidelity website has warned that mothers who went unappreciated yesterday may seek an extramarital affair.

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New dads are sexy and they know it

MELANIE MAHONEY While most women wouldn’t associate being a new parent with feeling more attractive, it seems men see it differently: they think they’re better looking than before they were dads.