Birth Options
'I birthed my own baby': new study finds alarming number of women would freebirth alone
The results from Australia's largest study into why women choose to homebirth are in.
Heavily pregnant Eva Amurri reveals ex-husband won't be at birth of their third child
The US actress says she wants to be surrounded by "strong female energy".
Why didn't anyone tell me a c-section would give me a lower belly 'shelf'?
Beyoncé calls it a 'FUPA.'
Mum shares traumatic experience of C-section without anaesthesia
"He continued to cut me through my screams."
Mum reported for driving one week after c-section has licence suspended
The move made it difficult for the first-time single mum to visit her premature baby in ICU.
'Every experience is different': what sex is really like after childbirth
There is no 'normal' when it comes to sex after childbirth.
Stages of Labour
Pure genius: mum-to-be packs 'secret weapon' in hospital bag
This effective and hilarious mum hack has everyone saying, "Why didn't I think of that?"
Birth video shows Barry Hall supporting Lauren Brant in labour
Of her shared birthing experience with Hall, Brant said it was, "A dance of the most deeply connected and energised teamwork".
Birth Stories
'I experienced severe birth trauma - and it turned my life upside down'
One in three Australian women identify their birth as traumatic.
'I didn't know what to think': mid-flight birth inspires baby boy's unique name
When it comes to birth stories, this one is unique.
'Dream come true': young paramedic helps deliver baby in hospital car park
"It's just such a wonderful event in life that not everyone gets to experience."
Postnatal Depression
How social media could help identify fathers at risk of PND
Social media might help identify fathers at risk of PND, according to a new study.
One in five new mothers do not receive mental health screening, according to new research
Up to 20 per cent of Australian women experience anxiety or depression during pregnancy or during the first year after their baby is born.
'Post-partum psychosis made me try to kill my family'
'Things were far from fine. I couldn’t sleep. If I did drop off, I’d wake up shouting “where is she?”'
New mum who had PTSD told mental health issues 'not serious enough'
"I needed help and was not scared to ask for it. The whole experience really added to my trauma," she said.
'Horrifying images': Alanis Morissette speaks about her third battle with postnatal depression
"It's a funny thing, to attempt to see clearly in a sandstorm with no goggles," Morissette wrote.
Alanis Morissette opens up about PND with baby number three
"I have been here before," the singer wrote.