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'I'm a transgender dad who breastfeeds'
Canadian Trevor MacDonald was born a woman. In his early twenties he began the transition into a man, but kept all his female reproductive organs. While remaining secure in his identity as a gay man, he breastfeeds his baby boy. This is his story.
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Unsafe dummies enter Choice’s Hall of Shame
Dangerous dummies, misleading free-range eggs, dodgy breakfast energy drinks and undersized tissues were among those awarded the annual Choice Shonky Awards on Tuesday.
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Helping a friend who has postnatal depression
While it’s awful watching a friend suffer with depression, especially if she seems to be pushing you away, there are practical ways to show your support.
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Childcare around the world: who's left holding the baby?
From Fiji's communal childcare tradition to China's boarding school for three-year-olds, childcare differs greatly around the world. But they all offer their own pros and cons, as Madeleine Morris discovered.
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Mothers discover babies switched at birth
When Argentine lawyer Maria Lorena Gerbeno gave birth via caesarean section doctors told her that her daughter weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces. A few hours later she was handed a baby that weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces.
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Conception
Dreams fulfilled as donor use soars
JULIA MEDEW In Victoria, more women are using donor sperm than ever before. A single mum of two who went through IVF tells her story.
A man's view of the TTC journey
Justin McCabe His wife blogs regularly about their journey of trying to conceive, but this time it's Justin McCabe's turn to share how he feels about the monthly tests and their impact on their relationship.
'I'm angry I was adopted'
Why we need to talk about male fertility more often
'I'm a sperm donor'
IVF costs soar as infertility business booms
Pregnancy
New dad creates magical photo series
Livia Gamble When Anthony Stuart found out his wife was pregnant, he decided to create a photography project that would showcase her pregnancy in a fun and memorable way.
Pregnancy sleep tips
Melody McCabe You know that sleepless nights await you once your baby arrives, so it seems cruel that getting a good nights’ sleep during pregnancy is so hard.
Love and support working little miracles
Pregnant Pause: Attention dads-to-be: how you can help your partner and babies around Australia
New diagnostic test stirs fears of sex selection
Poor sleep a danger to pregnancy
Birth
Partner sleeps through woman's screams as she delivers surprise baby
Staff writers Many mums say that their partners could sleep through anything - but this dad really takes the cake.
Mothers discover babies switched at birth
When Argentine lawyer Maria Lorena Gerbeno gave birth via caesarean section doctors told her that her daughter weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces. A few hours later she was handed a baby that weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces.
Do modern dads cut the cord?
Free-birthing on the rise
Midwife on the run
How different cultures celebrate birth
Photo Galleries
Baby
'Hero baby' Sonny dies of rare cancer
KIM STEPHENS Sonny Davis, the tiny boy whose inspiring battle for life earned him the label "hero baby", has passed away at just 18 days old.
Weaning: first foods to nine months
ANNABEL KARMEL A guide to starting your baby on solids - including best first foods to try, when to begin, and the ongoing importance of milk.
Weaning: allergies and busting common myths
Baby death triggers sling campaign
Video: Baby gets adorably emotional when her mum sings
Full-body swaddles bad news for babies
Bargain buys for baby
Toddler
Touch and grow for iTots: a third of toddlers have used mobile devices
Tamar Lewin A survey has found that children under 2, on average, spend an hour a day in front of screens.
Real mum's journal: Week 1, introducing toilet training
Introducing Spencer, a brave, adventurous, independent and happy 22 month old boy. He is starting on his toilet training journey with the help of Huggies Pull-Ups and expert advice from Dr Cathrine.
Five reasons why toddlers are actually pretty awesome
VIDEO: Adorable toddlers slug it out
How Dolly Parton is helping Australian children learn to read
Smacking bad for language skills, study shows
Being Dad
We need to wake up to new gender roles for dads
Sam Dastyari Our bloke culture is fantastic for pulling big egos down a peg, but it fails when it perpetuates the prevailing sexism in Australia - especially when it comes to parenting.
Dad-to-be's dying wish to meet his daughter
MICHELLE DUFF All Jared Noel wants is to hold his baby girl before he dies. Thanks to the kindness of strangers he has a chance.
Dads grapple with grief over lost babies too
Watch live surgeries on World Vasectomy Day
Do men with smaller 'nads make better dads?
Dads in the delivery room
Lifestyle
When your home is your job
MANDY LEE Being the primary, unpaid caregiver means your home is your job - and that can drive you crazy. Here are some tips to finding a balance between 'work' and having time and space to yourself.
Helen Kapalos's warning for all women
MICHAEL LALLO Television host Helen Kapalos shares her story of how vague symptoms turned into something more sinister – and why all women need to be vigilant about their health.
