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Pregnant Victorian woman diagnosed with Zika virus

A pregnant Victorian woman has been diagnosed with Zika virus after returning from overseas.
Baby Joshua born in dad's ute

We all know that babies come exactly when they want, but for Kerri and Anthony Tarabay that was much sooner than anticipated.
Childcare changes: 45,000 families to lose out because of high childcare fees

About 45,000 families will be worse off under the Coalition's childcare reforms because they pay childcare fees that are higher than the upper limits of the government's new subsidy rate.
Megan Gale says family 'limited' her Hollywood dreams, but she's not complaining

Megan Gale says becoming a mum has prevented her from chasing work like she did in her earlier years. But if you think Gale is bitter, think again.
The perfect train for pregnant women

Getting a seat on public transport has long been the bane of many a tired and sick pregnant woman.

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IVF treatment: South African agency flies egg donors to Australia

MARIKA DOBBIN Young South African women are due to arrive in Australia this month to serve as egg donors for local IVF patients who are desperate for babies.

Our baby joy took a decade, cost $200,000 and involved three countries

MARIKA DOBBIN Suzanne Pattison would often see women playing with their kids in the park and long for that kind of love in her life and, after a decade of waiting, now she has it.

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Why men need to shape up for pregnancy too

7 awesome pregnancy announcements of 2015

Australian 'twiblings' safely home together

Natural ways to try to choose your baby's sex

What not to say to a pregnant woman

Lauren Dubois 4:19pm If you've ever spoken to a pregnant woman, you'll know that rational thought isn't always present. Reason and common sense has gone the way of her waistline. Long gone.

The perfect train for pregnant women

Staff writers Getting a seat on public transport has long been the bane of many a tired and sick pregnant woman.

Dad-to-be poses for pregnancy photo shoot

Is the latest advice on women and drinking over the top?

One more thing to avoid while pregnant: listening to every piece of advice

Women advised to stop drinking when they stop birth control

Baby Joshua born in dad's ute

JO HARTLEY 12:53pm We all know that babies come exactly when they want, but for Kerri and Anthony Tarabay that was much sooner than anticipated.

Dad accidentally films baby's surprise home birth

Keely Lockhart Video footage captures the incredible moment a new dad helped delivered his baby daughter.

What to do if you are anxious about giving birth

When your partner misses the birth

I had a caesarean and it was beautiful

What pregnant women around the world pack in their hospital bag

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Let's celebrate: Valentine's Day clothing & accessories for babies and toddlers

Suzi Catchpole 3:15am It's that time of year again and we've found all the cutest clothing and accessories for your Valentine's babies and toddlers.

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10 things parents need to know about vaccinations

Nicole Thomson-Pride If you're a new parent, or an expecting parent, and don't know much about vaccinations, here's what you should know.

Whooping cough cases quadruple in NSW

Grown up nursery rooms: Nursery looks that are way cooler than your bedroom

Baby's future imagined in cute photo series

Childcare changes: 45,000 families to lose out because of high childcare fees

JUDITH IRELAND 4:01pm About 45,000 families will be worse off under the Coalition's childcare reforms because they pay childcare fees that are higher than the upper limits of the government's new subsidy rate.