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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Losing friends over parenting styles

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IVF costs slashed at new clinic

LETITIA ROWLANDS For people struggling to become parents IVF can be a blessing, but it's also a costly process. Now a new clinic is offering cut-price treatment.

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Photographer captures the beauty of adoption

Dennis Green The love of a family is usually tough to capture on camera. This is an exception.

Who will Australia's new adoption process really help?

A family's journey from heartbreak to sheer joy

Second time lucky: conceiving naturally after IVF

I fell pregnant after my husband passed away

In your genes: who will your baby look like?

Angela Tufvesson Wondering whether your baby will take after mum or be more like dad is a fun way to pass the time while pregnant. But at the end of day, it is almost impossible to predict what traits your son or daughter will be born with.

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The not-so-accidental pregnancies

LIBBY HAKIM While most surprise pregnancies are just that – surprises to all involved – these mums-to-be occasionally have a little secret. For some, the pregnancy is no shock.

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What baby name style are you?

Changing tastes in pregnancy

New test identifies premature birth risk

Pregnant Queenslanders to get free vaccines

Birth

How to use birth pools safely

Elizabeth Cluett The recall of hired home-birthing pools after a baby contracted Legionnaires' disease will have some parents-to-be worried, but there are guidelines about how to best - and safely - use a birthing pool.

Woman crucified on Facebook for 'boasting' about natural birth

DANIELLE COLLEY 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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Doctor sings first Happy Birthday to newborns

When labour just doesn't happen

Alternative practices after birth

Baby born after mum struck by lightning

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Baby

Breastfeeding mum told to "be discreet" at school

LETITIA ROWLANDS 9:52pm Andrea Scannell was shocked when she was told other diners had "raised concerns" about the fact she was breastfeeding while attending a school lunch with her young family.

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The final breastfeed

KIRAN CHUG She will forget the hours I spent holding her to me, and she will forget the hours when she was only calmed by feeding. I already can't quite remember some of what it was like.

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Guilty beagle sorry for stealing baby's toy

Share the little things that make you smile

Bring out your nappies: The Nappy Collective starts new drive

Yumi Stynes: Having a baby after a 10-year break

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From toddler to preschooler: a developmental roadmap

JODIE BENVENISTE So your toddler is growing up and will soon be entering the preschooler years. Here are a few ways to frame their development that will help you understand what’s going in those beautiful, funny, clever little heads of theirs.

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Help! My toddler tears her hair out

John Rosemund Our two-year-old has started pulling her hair out, sometimes in handfuls. What can we do to stop her?

Plans to pay grandparents for childcare

Toddler pleads for return of "stolen" nose

Adorable Skeanie loafers for kids

Raising kids in a 'low media' home

Lifestyle

Evie, Mo and Otis Maslin and their grandfather Nick were killed on MH17.

Parents who lost all three children in MH17 disaster issue heartbreaking tribute

LUCY CORMACK 9:06pm Anthony Maslin and Marite Norris have released a statement addressed to "the Ukraine, the politicians, the media, our friends and family."

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Mum in business: Kristy Chong

Kristy Chong is the managing director of Australian-made Modibodi underwear and a mum to Lucas, 6, Jason, 4, and Isaac, 6 months. She shares her advice for other mums thinking about starting their own businesses.

Before and after: 9 laundry renovations

Gynaecologist's victims to share $190m, but still want answers

NZ's famous teen mum: "It's all worth it"

The rule every parent should break

Wellbeing

The many problems with the sex spreadsheet

Judith Woods A spreadsheet allegedly sent from a frustrated husband to his wife, outlining the times she had turned him down for sex has gone viral - and neatly illustrates how different men and women can be.

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