Essential Baby: Parenting Information For Mothers, Fathers, Parents & Parents to be

Longings of a MOB

Gender disappointment has nothing to do with the fierce love for the children you have, says a mum of boys (MOB) – instead, it’s about missing what you don't have.
Parents urged to recognise early signs of autism

The onset of symptoms of autism spectrum disorders vary in the first two years of life: signs are evident in some children from birth, while others may appear to be developing typically but then fail to progress.
Kim Kardashian gives birth to baby girl

Reality television star Kim Kardashian has given birth to a baby girl, her first child with rapper boyfriend Kanye West, news reports say.
Hospitals on the lookout for dangerous new virus

A virus that can cause paralysis in children has been circulating in NSW and has recently spread to Victoria. Learn more about it, including its symptoms.
Why 'surrender' is not a dirty word

Perhaps the biggest lesson motherhood has to teach us is a quality that's closely linked to trust – and that is that we also have to surrender.

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Can acupuncture boost fertility?

Paula Goodyer Acupuncture has a mysterious but positive influence on a range of hormonal problems, including polycystic ovary syndrome and the hot flushes of menopause.

Women warned not to rely on IVF as more give birth in their 50s

Melissa Davey, Philip Ly The number of Australian women giving birth in their 50s has more than doubled over five years, despite doctors warning against relying on IVF.

Discount IVF can come at a cost

Does this make you want to reproduce?

KIRAN CHUG On some days, the crippling pain means I am in agony just climbing the stairs, getting out of the car and even getting out of bed. I can no longer push my son around in his buggy, I can't take him to the park alone, and I can barely lift him out of his cot.

Size does matter for baby names

NICKY PHILLIPS Your name may have been chosen by your parents, but a new study says there's a chance evolution had a say too.

Accepting your pregnant body

Does anyone wear 'maternity' clothes anymore?

Pelvic girdle pain/symphysis pubis dysfunction: the facts

Blood test could predict post-natal depression

Birth

Study delivers good news for home births

Julia Medew Doctors and midwives say more women should be given access to publicly funded home births with hospital back-up after a study found they were associated with low rates of harm for women and their babies.

Photos: Woman gives birth outside hospital

"It was the fastest, most incredible, beautiful, wild birth I’ve ever had the pleasure to document," the photographer said.

Czech mum to give birth to country's first quins

Midwife crisis: pregnant women to be turned away from hospital

Funding needed to decrease umbilical cord deaths

Twins' first touch captured in sweet pic

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Baby

Second time around: reusing baby items

LAKSHMI SINGH A UK study shows that one-fifth of mothers have accepted hand-me-downs for their children. We look at what items are safe to pass on, and what should be thrown away.

The truth about baby sleep

JODIE BENVENISTE We all want our babies to sleep… because when they sleep so do we. How do you know which method is right for you and your baby?

The Bednest comes to Australia

Why 'surrender' is not a dirty word

Calling in the babysitters

Nap Nanny infant recliner recalled

Bargain buys for baby

Toddler

Parents urged to recognise early signs of autism

Cheryl Dissanayake The onset of symptoms of autism spectrum disorders vary in the first two years of life: signs are evident in some children from birth, while others may appear to be developing typically but then fail to progress.

Hospitals on the lookout for dangerous new virus

Charles Watson A virus that can cause paralysis in children has been circulating in NSW and has recently spread to Victoria. Learn more about it, including its symptoms.

Video: Convos with my 2-year-old

So Fofo, so cute

Apps: Toddler spent $109 on 'free' iPad app

What I no longer do for my children

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.

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