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Sydney designer Vicki Poulter's work shed.

Jill Murphy

My toddler said something that finally made me quit smoking

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Mothers "rear" children, standing at the back of the queue when goodies like high status and great bonuses are handed out.

Cristina Odone

When did we lose our love 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" ...

The side effect of becoming a parent that I didn't expect

No one prepares you for this.

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Mandy Bowler manages a smile in the later stages of the ultra-marathon.

Perth ultra-marathon mum: pursue your passions, find freedom

While social media showcases the rise of the perfect parents, running is my escape.

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"I miss my old body, the one that was all in proportion. I can handle the weight-gain, the sagging, the veins, the ...

I'm conflicted about liposculpture, but not enough to stop me getting it

I feel bad for feeling bad about my stomach, but I don't regret the procedure I had to improve it.

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Super fit mum shamed for department store workout video

I'll be honest, when I hit the aisles of Target, I am generally using the trolley to prop myself up and I've most likely got a large flat white in one hand. But that could be one of the many reasons I'm nowhere near as fit as Sia Cooper.

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'Chicken fingers with shredded cabbage salad, bitter melon stir fry, agedashi tofu, carrot salad, rice, miso soup.'

This Japanese hospital food will blow your mind

Australian mums, we've been shortchanged.

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Sleep-deprived Australians wake up grumpy, global data reveals

Also revealed: Australia's sleepiest and most sleep-deprived cities, and the sleep habits of women versus men.

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Not every woman who is childless is so by choice.

What not to say to a childless woman over 50

Nearly a quarter of women in their reproductive years will remain childless – and mostly not through choice.

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My battle with the ‘A’ word

Anxiety. That seven letter word that has seemingly taken over my day to day life over the past three months.

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Why dads shouldn't always be 'the rock' after losing a child

Greg Hughes is seeking to support other families dealing with loss.

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'Offspring' has deployed a large and likable core cast.

Do Offspring viewers actually want more?

The jury is out on whether the adventures of the Proudman family should have ended several years ago.

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Mum writes touching post on loving someone with anxiety

She hopes others will read it and understand their partners better too.

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