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Families discover their four-year-olds were switched at birth

Two families are battling in court after being told their four-year-old daughters were switched at birth.
The difference a good childcare worker can make

My daughter’s first day of childcare was one of the hardest days of my life, but I took comfort in the fact that she had a strong connection with a particular teacher.
Is this nappy ad campaign 'too sexy'?

Some parents are calling this new nappy ad campaign pornographic - but they're missing the point, says Kerri Sackville.
Photos capture the emotions of new fathers

A new book shows the entire gamut of emotions experienced by brand new fathers - ranging from petrified to ecstatic - in a poignant set of images.
Pregnancy and your sex life

Every woman's pregnancy is different: some lose their libido completely, some turn into total hornbags. One pregnant woman shares her story.

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Dealing with the emotional impact of infertility

Melody McCabe I’m generally a pretty positive person, but I’m battling with my infertility. It was time I saw a counsellor about how I was coping - or not coping - with it all.

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American woman sets record as oldest IVF mum

A 46-year-old American has become the oldest woman to have a baby through IVF using her own fresh, unfrozen, eggs.

You've got to have faith

Changes to intercountry adoption must put children’s needs first

High cholesterol may make it harder to conceive

For many, fertility is far from finished at 40

Pregnancy

Pregnancy and your sex life

GREER BERRY Every woman's pregnancy is different: some lose their libido completely, some turn into total hornbags. One pregnant woman shares her story.

Junk food linked to premature birth

Rebecca Smith Women trying to become pregnant should avoid a diet high in junk food because it is linked with an increased risk of giving birth prematurely, scientists are warning.

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Old wives' tales and gender prediction theories

Woman vows to keep getting pregnant until her 'womb falls out'

The silent issue of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

10 pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore

Birth

Are private hospitals worse for babies?

LUCY CARROLL Babies born in private hospitals to healthy mothers are significantly more likely to experience trauma and medical problems immediately after birth, a landmark study has found.

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Mum sues over forced c-section delivery

Anemona Hartocollis After two caesareans, Rinat Dray wanted to give birth naturally. The mum of three is now suing the hospital that she says forced her into a caesarean against her will.

Push for more home births in the UK

Rare twins hold hands at birth

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Delayed cord clamping no barrier to skin-to-skin contact

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Baby

This may be the worst breastfeeding campaign in the world

LETITIA ROWLANDS A breastfeeding campaign which makes new mums feel inadequate and guilty has been slammed by health officials and parents around the world.

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Babies are never too young for a day at the spa

LETITIA ROWLANDS A new baby day spa in the US offers infants a soothing float and a relaxing massage, all for the price of AU$70.

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Conjoined twins Hope and Faith pass away

Parents face charges after baby's solo parasailing flight

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The difference a good childcare worker can make

Naomi Tsvirko My daughter’s first day of childcare was one of the hardest days of my life, but I took comfort in the fact that she had a strong connection with a particular teacher.

When your child bites

Kathy Lauer-Williams The daycare where my son goes called to tell me that he has been biting other children. I am really embarrassed by this. Is this normal? How can I stop him from biting?

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Photos capture the emotions of new fathers

Keith Perry A new book shows the entire gamut of emotions experienced by brand new fathers - ranging from petrified to ecstatic - in a poignant set of images.