Conception

Embryo adoption to create a village of siblings for Lexie

LETITIA ROWLANDS After years of battling to become a mother herself, Natalie Lovett knew she couldn't destroy her embryos - so her plan for the most unique mother's group in the country began.

IVF success 'effectively zero' for women over 45

One in 25 babies born in Australia are conceived through IVF treatment.

MISA HAN IVF technology is making little progress in the treatment of older women and the pregnancy rate for women using their own eggs over the age of 45 remains "effectively zero", fertility experts say.

IVF success with frozen embryos is on the rise

'I had a hysterectomy at 20'

Wealthy sperm donor fears contact from more than two dozen offspring

Pregnancy sends surrogate mum's MS into remission

Pregnancy

Pregnant students face social stigma, lack of support and career dilemmas

Sophie Gallagher It was the moment a moment Kate Bullen will never forget. The successful 22-year-old was kicking goals at university, had become a board director of her student union, and was busy planning her bright future. And then she found out she was pregnant.

Double Trouble: When to finish up work?

Maternity leave with twins

JULE SCHERER A couple of weeks ago Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced that she is expecting identical twin girls in December.

The aggressive baby name trend on the rise

8 facts about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

TRAVEL ADVICE: Pregnant travellers need to check insurance conditions

Kids naming their baby siblings

Birth

'I've had my baby early - it's 26 weeks'

AAP 6:49pm A mum who gave birth at 26 weeks at home was one of those giving thanks on Victoria's inaugural "Thank a Paramedic Day".

Baby

The moment a newborn helps mum wake from coma

LETITIA ROWLANDS 2:13pm Shelly Cawley said her connection with her daughter was so strong that the newborn's presence was enough to stir her from a coma.

Is your phone use hurting your baby's development?

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John Carpenter 11:53am Everyone knows this picture: parent or babysitter sits in a coffee shop staring at a smartphone, while a baby sits gurgling in a stroller.

Baby prankster's hilarious fingernail trimming session

12 mini fashionistas of Instagram

First look: 2015 Bugaboo by Diesel Denim collection just announced

Tutti frutti baby fashion with Wilson and Frenchy

Toddler

Mum found pushing her dead toddler on swing charged with manslaughter

Dana Hedgpeth 10:18am A 24-year-old mother who was found pushing her dead toddler in a swing has been indicted on charges of first-degree child abuse and manslaughter, according to two law enforcement officials.

Lifestyle

Only one can win

The Bachelor 2015: Which girl will win Sam Wood's heart?

EBONY BOWDEN 7:14pm If you listen closely, you will hear cafes, restaurants - even bus stops - abuzz with speculation about which lucky lady has won Sam Wood's heart.

Wellbeing

Mum with a brain tumour denied tubal ligation

Sandhya Somashekhar 8:26am A mum-of-three with a brain tumor wanted her tubes tied, but her Catholic hospital said no.