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The ups and downs of having a small baby

Is your baby on the small side? Here's what you might be in for on your road ahead.
'Super pregnant' Kelly Clarkson performs emotional tribute to dads

When original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson returned to the show's stage to perform her touching tribute to the father figures in her life, there was hardly a dry eye left in the house.
Triplets born on their big sister's birthday

Tessa Miller received a special birthday present this year - three healthy new siblings.
The Herculean effort to save baby Caleb

When his mother was killed in a car crash in Hobart on January 22, the clock started ticking for Caleb.
Is surrogacy just like babysitting?

Is a biological connection severed when surrogate babies are handed over, or are they being united with their 'real' families?

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The family giving sick babies a loving home for their last days

Staff writers 2:27pm Cori and Mark Salchert are determined to give their foster children all the care and cuddles they deserve.

Is surrogacy just like babysitting?

COSIMA MARRINER 4:52pm Is a biological connection severed when surrogate babies are handed over, or are they being united with their 'real' families?

All about surrogacy in Australia: how it works, the different types, and what's legal

A guide to Australia's surrogacy laws

What it's like to be a gestational surrogate

Dad's emotional reaction to surprise pregnancy

How to ease pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy

EVELYN LEWIN If your pelvis is sore during pregnancy, there are ways to ease your pain.

Sonogram appears to show dying twin holding unborn sister's hand

Staff writers A US couple were coming to terms with news one of their unborn twins wouldn't make it, when an ultrasound scan melted their hearts.

Sarah Oakes: Why I won’t be watching any childbirth videos during my pregnancy

E-cigarette vapour 'damaging for babies'

What not to say to a pregnant woman

The perfect train for pregnant women

Triplets born on their big sister's birthday

Brittany Pickett 9:45am Tessa Miller received a special birthday present this year - three healthy new siblings.

More parents want 'vaginal seeding' for babies, but doctors aren't sure

Rachel Feltman It sounds good in practice, but vaginal seeding might not be such a great idea after all.

Incredible footage of baby born 'in the caul'

Mum tells why she left baby's placenta attached for six days

The cringeworthy things partners do and say in the delivery room

The best birth photos from around the world

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Suzi Catchpole 2:55pm Whether you're done having babies or not, get ready to want another when you see the pics of the brand new Eeni Meeni Miini Moh collection for a/w 2016,

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The ups and downs of having a small baby

Vivienne Pearson 12:10pm Is your baby on the small side? Here's what you might be in for on your road ahead.

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'Super pregnant' Kelly Clarkson performs emotional tribute to dads

Staff writers 10:50am When original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson returned to the show's stage to perform her touching tribute to the father figures in her life, there was hardly a dry eye left in the house.