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NZ's famous teen mum: "It's all worth it"
She first came into the public eye when she wrote about her life as a pregnant 15-year-old. Now Georgia Hageman is a 15-year-old mum who is “over the moon” with her son, Mason.
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The final breastfeed
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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Bring out your nappies: The Nappy Collective starts new drive
It's that time of year when the dedicated volunteers at The Nappy Collective do their bit to help out mums and children in need - and they need your help.
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A grandparent by any other name
A growing number of grandparents are shunning tradition and going against conventional names - but a grandparent by any other name still gives the same awesome cuddles and kisses.
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Photographer captures the beauty of adoption
The love of a family is usually tough to capture on camera. This is an exception.
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Conception
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.
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
Pregnancy
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.
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.
What baby name style are you?
Changing tastes in pregnancy
New test identifies premature birth risk
Pregnant Queenslanders to get free vaccines
Birth
Doctor sings first Happy Birthday to newborns
LETITIA ROWLANDS His job is to deliver babies, but this US obstetrician also has a unique way of celebrating the miracle of life.
When labour just doesn't happen
KERRI SACKVILLE After three healthy kids, I can’t help feeling I’ve been a little ripped off. I missed out on something I had always wanted to experience, and now I’ll never get the chance.
Alternative practices after birth
Baby born after mum struck by lightning
Dad films baby's speedy birth on GoPro camera
'Miracle' baby survives miscarriage and abortion pills
Photo Galleries
Baby
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.
Guilty beagle sorry for stealing baby's toy
Letitia Rowlands Charlie the beagle steals baby Laura's favourite toy, but the lovable hound makes it up to his little best friend.
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
The myths and facts about "normal" breastfeeding
Toddler
Plans to pay grandparents for childcare
MIKI PERKINS Under a new proposal, grandparents who obtain TAFE qualifications could be paid to look after their grandchildren.
Toddler pleads for return of "stolen" nose
A two-year-old's reaction to a game of "got your nose" shows it doesn't take much to make a toddler cry.
Adorable Skeanie loafers for kids
Raising kids in a 'low media' home
Stay-at-home parents need childcare assistance too
Two-year-old boy goes missing from childcare centre
Lifestyle
Before and after: 9 laundry renovations
Erin Boyle 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
Brigid Schulte 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.
NZ's famous teen mum: "It's all worth it"
The rule every parent should break
A grandparent by any other name
A great gift idea for mum and the car
Wellbeing
Sexy swimsuits for all sizes
Sexy at every curve is a new swimsuit calendar to rival any sports illustrated cover.
The app and gadget that will help your pelvic floor
Babyology This revolutionary Kickstarter project combines a device and an app to give women the ability to track their pelvic floor health – all from the palm of their hands.
