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It's true! Mums do get less sleep than dads.

Study confirms what we already knew: mums are more sleep deprived than dads

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Growth and success require change and support helps the process.

Why seeing a psychologist is not just for the mentally ill

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'Today I wanted to tap out of motherhood'

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6 things I thought I'd do on maternity leave (and didn't)

There were a number of things I thought I was going to achieve during my months at home. As it happens, the reality was rather different.

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The phenomenon of phantom pregnancy kicks

'Phantom pregnancy kicks’ are encountered by many mums months - or even years - after their pregnancy is over.

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When you regret having children

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Fallopian tube blockages and fertility

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The ovarian cancer symptoms to watch out for

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"I would estimate that about two or three women out of every hundred will experience [vaginismus] during their lifetime" ...

Vaginismus explained

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Benefits of multivitamins questioned

Vitamins are useful for treating specific deficiencies but most Australians who use multivitamins just have very expensive urine, Australian Medical Association President Michael Gannon says.

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I never expected to be a stay-at-home dad, but here's why it works

Despite the gruelling work, I have fallen in love with caring for my son. I find deep joy in nurturing him.

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Let's put an end to the 'My childhood was better than yours' wars

I really need my generation to get over itself.

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My toddler had his first taste of racism on Australia Day

I am the type of parent who will always call out a child who is clearly being too rough with others, but this was different.

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Mum-of-one, Stella Gomez, shares the good, the bad, and the ugly side of motherhood in her viral post.

Mum's post shares the truth about motherhood

A new mum has taken to Instagram to share a candid message about the good, the bad and the ugly side of motherhood.

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Mums who regret having kids still need support

Like many women who've regretted being mothers, Simone didn't tell anyone how she felt because she was ashamed.

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Children can make life hard. But other adults can make it even harder.

Of motherhood and shame: the loaded choice of fight or flight

Bra shopping. It's never easy. But for a stressed mum with toddlers in tow, a healthy dollop of shame can push you to the edge.

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What happens when narcissists become parents?

One important question remains unanswered: What happens when a generation of narcissists becomes parents?

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'I have given up dieting for that reason. At least my weight stays stable now. I eat sensibly, exercise daily and am ...

Want to lose weight? You've been doing it all wrong

We've never spent so much time and energy thinking about, writing about, documenting and analysing what we eat. There's never been more advice, more experts, more information about how to lose weight. Yet, we've never been fatter.

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The end of December is a rough patch for birthdays.

Pity those of us with the worst dates for a birthday

There are 365 (sometimes 366) possible days each year on which a baby can be born. As birth dates go, mine is definitely one of the great undesirables.

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The biggest health stories from 2016

From Zika avoidance to Australia's oldest mum, it's been a big year in health news. Here are some of the top headlines of the year gone by.

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