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In defence of 'brexting'

Mums spend literally hours a day with a baby attached to their boob, or giving them a bottle. Surely they don't all need to be spent looking at the baby?
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How a fellow passenger made a mum's day on a flight

As any parent who has ever travelled with a baby knows it can be a daunting experience. The stares and attitude of unsympathetic fellow travellers only serve to make the journey even more stressful.
The family photo these parents never thought they'd get

They passed away shortly after birth, but Katy Patten's twin sons will always be part of her family.
Woman scarred by burns as a baby finds nurse who cared for her

Large bright eyes peered out from under the white gauze that covered Amanda Scarpinati's tiny head. A nurse held her tight, tucking the three-month-old infant's burned and bandaged head beneath her chin.

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Scientists identify potential birth control 'pill' for men

Karen Kaplan 10:12am Two drugs that help suppress the immune system in organ transplant patients may have a future as the long-sought birth control "pill" for men, new research suggests.

I gave my daughter up for adoption - then tried to be her mum

Stephanie Andersen The first time my oldest daughter called me 'Mum', she was 17.

The new wave of virgins giving birth

Obese men have fertility issues, too

Compensation claims for failed vasectomies rejected

Parents may be allowed to advertise for surrogates

64 baby names based in nature

Staff writers Looking for a baby name with a nod to nature, or one with an organic meaning? Check out our list to get inspired.

The nature naming trend

Vivienne Pearson The biggest joy of our daughter's name is that people really light up when they hear it (pun intended).

Women giving birth to a son keep some of his Y chromosomes

Photos: How babies fit in the womb

Packing the hospital bag: have I forgotten anything?

Surprised by five: Perth mum pregnant with quintuplets

Don't panic: A granddad midwife's guide for dads-to-be

Harry Wallop Mark Harris has helped deliver 500 babies. And he's now telling fathers what to expect.

5 qualities every midwife should have

Sharday Stirton My midwife was an indispensable part of the whole childbirth journey for me, and when newly pregnant friends ask if they should book one, I can't say yes quickly enough.

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

How I came to have an unassisted home birth

Couple shares beautiful photos of home birth

Pregnant woman plans to have dolphin as midwife

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How to prepare for breastfeeding when you're still pregnant

Staff writers 3:00pm While every woman's breastfeeding journey is different, many hurdles are shared. Knowing what to expect will enable you to make informed decisions if - or when - you meet challenges along the way.

Sneak peek: new Love Mae bamboo dinnerware designs

Suzi Catchpole 1:22pm We do love ourselves some brand new designs in tried and true products. The renowned bamboo dinnerware from Love Mae has just had several more members join the family, in addition to a brand new website.

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