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Social surrogacy rids mums of the 'inconvenience' of pregnancy
Surrogate mothers help women who can't carry their own baby achieve their dreams of motherhood. But a growing number of women in the US are seeking the services of a surrogate simply because they don't like the idea of going through pregnancy and childbirth themselves.
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Sleep schools and the science of settling
Most parents who attend sleep schools with their babies are at their wit’s end. The centres help shell-shocked parents cope with the many confounding aspects of babies and toddlers, from unsettled nights to challenging behaviour.
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The heartwarming moment a dad learns he's going to be a grandpa
There are few things more heartwarming than watching a proud parent find out they're going to be a grandparent - and this video captures one man's unforgettable reaction.
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Zara demands name change for mum's home business
A Canberra mum who sells a baby clothing line has had to change her business name after receiving legal threats by retail giant Zara.
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5 autism simulations to help explain sensory overload
Noted autism activist Temple Grandin famously said, "I am different, not less." These video simulations help further that understanding of living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Lavinia Mo In China, expectant couples who are unwilling or unable to keep their children go to a special website to adopt their babies out, rather than aborting or abandoning them.
Social surrogacy rids mums of the 'inconvenience' of pregnancy
LETITIA ROWLANDS Surrogate mothers help women who can't carry their own baby achieve their dreams of motherhood. But a growing number of women in the US are seeking the services of a surrogate simply because they don't like the idea of going through pregnancy and childbirth themselves.
Choosing to be a solo parent
IVF leaves woman pregnant with another couple's twins
Danish couples told to take a holiday and make a baby to win a prize
Adoption paved the way for love
Pregnancy
How one woman hid her pregnancy from online marketers
Matt Petronzio The average person's marketing data is worth 10 cents; a pregnant woman's data skyrockets to $1.50. And once targeted advertising finds a pregnant woman, it won't let up.
Why do pregnant women nest?
Angela Tufvesson You’re not far off giving birth and the excitement is palpable … so much so that you get the urge to clean the fridge and rearrange your lounge room furniture in the middle of the night. No, you're not going crazy - it's all a normal part of pregnancy.
Pregnant women urged to check fine print on babymoon travel insurance
Can you make your baby smarter even before birth?
Making labour less painful, naturally
Pregnant woman dies after doctor removes ovary instead of appendix
Birth
Delayed cord clamping no barrier to skin-to-skin contact
LETITIA ROWLANDS Delayed umbilical cord clamping has been shown to benefit babies, but until now the practice had been cumbersome.
Why I loved my third home water birth
Shylah Huisman After two water births at home, I was determined to give birth to my son the same way. I just hoped this birth would be quicker than my last two.
What you need for the 'fourth trimester'
Mum's the word when it comes to baby news
Birth photos: Birth photos on the rise
New drug to replace pethidine as birth pain relief
Photo Galleries
Baby
Hacker screams at child through baby monitor
LETITIA ROWLANDS Baby monitors are supposed to help parents keep an eye on their sleeping child, but one family was shocked recently when a hacker was also able to remotely see - and speak - into their daughter's bedroom.
Rozibaby: the pram system with a difference or two
Adam Courtenay Two childless men in their late twenties wouldn't usually be your first port of call when looking for advice on baby prams, but the pair behind Rozibaby are finding much success with their range of customisable prams.
The babies who can't grow hair or teeth
Your baby's first shoes, made with your own hands
Is this the world's most expensive daycare?
Medication helps mums with depression succeed at breastfeeding
Top baby buys from Big W
Toddler
Mother bites off pit bull's ear to save toddler
LETITIA ROWLANDS What would you do if your child was being attacked by a vicious dog? One mother recently had to learn the hard way.
The milestones I can't wait to celebrate
JO HARTLEY Nothing can beat the feeling of witnessing that first smile, first step and first word - but here's a list of 'firsts' I'm really looking forward to now.
Mum's heartbreak as son dies in road accident
Man charged over alleged abduction of girl in Childers
Caring for kids helps grandmothers stay mentally alert
Track your kids with a GPS watch
Being Dad
Stay-at-home dad tries, fails to crowdfund a salary
Kasey Edwards Imagine launching a crowdfunding campaign to ask strangers to pay you an income for parenting. That was one dad's grand plan - but it didn't go quite as planned.
To my girls on their first birthday
You don’t know is how the past year has affected me as a person. You don’t know how I’ve changed, and how my perspectives have been completely displaced and realigned. This is comforting to me – I want you to know me for who I am now.
The rise of the vasectomy party
A great dad, but not a super hero
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Lifestyle
Parents warned about posting kids' photos online
RACHEL BROWNE Parents could be putting their kids at risk by posting images and information online which give away personal details, such as where they go to school and which parks they frequent.
A message for the 'just you wait' brigade
JO HARTLEY In today’s parenting culture, it seems competitive negativity has become something of a sport. Heaven forbid we should contemplate for even one moment that our journeys are about to get any smoother.
