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The medical epidemic few women have been willing to talk about - until now

Pelvic organ prolapse - when a woman's bladder, uterus, or rectum falls down through the vaginal canal - affects millions of women.

Trampoline safety reminder after coroner reports on toddler's death

In the wake of the death of a toddler, a coroner is warning that trampoline-related injuries among children are increasing.

Birth certificate mix up sparks identity fraud fears

Parents of newborn children have been mailed birth certificates for other peoples' babies in a mix-up described as a major privacy breach.

Mum's breastmilk battle with airline goes viral

When Vanessa Kasten Urango learnt she would be travelling for work for almost three weeks without her four-month-old baby she accepted she would have to pump breastmilk at least four times a day while she was away in order to keep up her supply.

Loyal dog helps police find missing toddler

Police have located a missing toddler after hearing the barks of the family dog who stayed by the little girl's side for the seven hours she was lost.

What to do when motherhood burnout hits

Life coach Heather Lindsay sees it all the time. Mums who are "overwhelmed, frustrated and at a loss as to what to do improve their situation".

Bread, milk, baby? Woman gives birth in supermarket carpark

An expectant mother drove to a Hamilton supermarket on Tuesday and left with a baby in her arms.

Opinion

Ho, ho ... no? Mum breastfeeds on Santa's lap

This was something I hadn't seen before. It was a woman breastfeeding on Santa's knee.

'Noice, different, unusual': Kath & Kim's home for sale

We loved them and we couldn't get enough of their tortured vowels. But we can get a slice of Kath & Kim television history, as the townhouse that featured in the Aussie television comedy series is up for sale.

Shoppers face three hour wait to exit carpark

Shoppers reported being stuck in a shopping centre car park for up to three hours after blocked exits struggled to cope with the Christmas rush.

What kind of world am I bringing my child into?

This year has seen war, natural disasters, terrorism and financial crises. With a two-year-old and a baby on the way, I worry about what kind of a world we are bringing our children into.

Hugh Grant is now a dad of four

Hugh Grant has reportedly become a father for the fourth time in just over four years.

Tiny boxing gloves offer hope to families of NICU babies

Just like a boxer would have people in their corner, these babies did too.

Baby steps

10 things that will actually happen after having a baby

I thought I had prepared myself for motherhood. Then my baby girl arrived and knocked everything flat.

5 tips for an easy, swift bedtime routine

Sleep training and strict bedtime routines are the domain of parents with newborn babies, right? Yes ... and no.

Michelle Bridges talks of baby joy

Celebrity fitness couple Michelle Bridges and Steve "Commando" Willis have confirmed the arrival of their first child together, and it's a boy.

Australian scientists discover new treatment for pre-eclampsia

Australian scientists are confident they have discovered a treatment for pre-eclampsia, a condition that kills 60,000 pregnant women each year.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shares baby's pic and name

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has posted the first photo of his new daughter, and announced her name.

The terror and excitement of 'going home day'

Are you really just letting us leave? Don't you want proof that we're up to the task?

5 signs your toddler is ready for toilet training

The right age to toilet train your little one depends on a number of factors,.but there are a number of signs that show they’re ready for the new toilet regime to begin.

Newlyweds donate wedding food to firefighters

A bride and groom forced to flee their wedding ceremony because of an encroaching bushfire have donated all of the wedding's food to firefighters.

Heartbreaking loss for mum who delayed cancer treatment

A mum who delayed cancer treatment to give her unborn baby the best chance at life is devastated after the little girl died just eight days after she was born.

An open letter to the son I lost to SIDS

I held and sustained you from conception through to death and I love you. It's impossible to say how much we miss you, our son, our brother.

11-year-old delivers baby sister - then goes to school

Schoolgirl Caitlin Burke was the only person on hand to help deliver the newest member of the family when her mum went into labour at home.

Christmas

Join Essential Baby in celebrating Christmas, with gift guides, budgeting tips, the truth about Santa and how to manage Christmas while pregnant + lots more.

Real mum's review: Fisher-Price Smart Touch Play Space

Maria, mum of a 9-month-old, reviewed the Fisher-Price Smart Touch Play Space for babies/toddlers.

Police rescue one-year-old locked in childcare centre

 The NSW Department of Education has launched an investigation into how a one-year-old boy was left at a Blue Mountains childcare centre after it was closed, forcing police to break in to rescue him.

The new Instagram baby name trend

Of course, some of those were already names, but we would probably say that Kelvin wouldn't have risen in popularity on its own.

Tocophobia - the fear of giving birth

For many women, giving birth is a right of passage. But for others, the thought of childbirth and labour is nothing short of petrifying.

Little girl's adorable reaction to meeting baby brother

Watch little girl's adorable reaction to meeting her little brother for the first time.

When your sixth sense says you're pregnant

Is it possible for some women to intuitively know when they are pregnant before a test shows positive? Experts believe so.

Real mum's review: Fisher-Price Little People Big Animal Zoo

The Little People Big Animal Zoo was a big hit with Angela's 3-year-old and 16-month-old.