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