Conception

Hold the phone: mobiles damage chance of becoming a dad

LETITIA ROWLANDS For one in five infertile couples, the reason for the failure to conceive is male infertility. Recent studies have suggested mobile phones and cannabis use are two factors which could damage a man's chances of becoming a dad.

The invisible loss of infertility

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Melody McCabe "Infertility is an invisible loss. No one else can appreciate the depth and intensity." The words were part of advice I think every person battling to conceive should read.

The IVF letter we dread

Dealing with the emotional impact of infertility

American woman sets record as oldest IVF mum

You've got to have faith

Pregnancy

UK's most popular baby names

Simon Cowell and Frozen have inspired British parents when it comes to naming their children, while the royal baby has put them off.

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Birth

Twins born 24 days apart

LETITIA ROWLANDS A mum in the US has given birth to her twin boys 24 days apart thanks to a rare procedure aimed at giving the second born twin more time in the womb after his brother arrived prematurely.

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Baby

Colds in babies and young children

Learn how to treat a cold in young babies and children.

I stopped breastfeeding because it felt awful

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Amy Gray I don’t view my choice to stop breastfeeding as a failure. Breastfeeding was one option I hated and rejected. That ‘failure’ didn't pierce at me.

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Parents throw one-year-old a 'Game of Thrones' party

RECALL: Metal blade found in baby food

How reflux brought us to breaking point

Facebook's breastfeeding pic backflip

Top baby buys from Big W

Toddler

Girl attacked by dogs told her face was too 'scary' for food store

Letitia Rowlands The heartless comments of a fast food store employee have devastated a little girl who is recovering from a horrific dog attack.

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Teletubbies making a comeback

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ROSE POWELL The Teletubbies - those mysterious creatures with televisions in their tummies - will be returning to the silver screen, with the BBC ordering 165 new episodes.

The fun, waterproof shoes for toddlers

Two-year-old dies of meningococcal disease

Third-trimester jealousy and how to deal with it

Dealing with toddler sleep regression

Being Dad

11 survival tips for first-time dads

Brian Koerber One of the scariest moments in any man's life is the impending reality that you're going to be a father.

The sweet antidote to the 'bumbling dad' ad stereotype

Ashleigh Gleeson Sick of seeing dads portrayed as bumbling, clueless fools on TV? So were the creators of this ad campaign, which aims to acknowledge the caring moments of fatherhood that often go overlooked.

New dads just as likely to suffer from postnatal depression

Photos capture the emotions of new fathers

Roger Federer: life with two sets of twins

Red spot first sign of former premier Nick Greiner's breast cancer

Lifestyle

Grandparent carers 'falling through the gaps'

JUDITH IRELAND Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren need greater help to access to government payments and support services, says the Human Rights Commission.

Jamie Oliver under fire from Aussie farmers over Woolies fees

Jamie Oliver is aware of the campaign by Australian farmers.

ESTHER HAN He's known for making a stand for the standards and ethics of where our food comes from, but Jamie Oliver is under fire for his association with a campaign that's hurting Aussie farmers.

10 stylish bunk beds for kids

Aussie parents the best at saying 'no'

Jessica Cruel: 12 unexpected uses for olive oil

The day my mum staged an intervention over the state of my house