baby
After 8 years of infertility, this couple welcomes 4 babies in 3 months.
Shannen Findlay
baby
'I'm a financial expert. Here are 4 money questions I wish I asked before having a baby.'
Michelle Bowes
baby
KELLY MCCARREN: 'Here's exactly what I'd tell any new parent to spend and save on.'
Kelly McCarren
baby
'Friendships will change.' Everything I wish I knew before I had my first baby.
Hannah Vanderheide
baby
'Instagram gave me warped expectations about my first few hours as a mum.'
Gemma Bath
baby
'I fell into a coma immediately after giving birth. I met my baby three weeks later.'
Kate Guaran
baby
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse are having a Twilight baby.
Tara Watson
baby
BECKY MILES: What the parenting books didn't tell me about being a first-time mum.
Becky Miles
baby
MAFS' Lizzie Sobinoff had two controversial exes before meeting her husband.
Tara Watson
baby
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have welcomed their baby rockstar.
Charlotte Begg
baby
The test to see what your friends really think of your baby.
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This online community is dedicated to parents who regret having children.
Elfy Scott
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'Nothing folds easier.' Australia's top 16 baby prams and strollers for 2023.
Laura Jackel
baby
'After giving birth, I lost 15 litres of blood and was in ICU due to this unknown pregnancy condition.'
Laura Jackel
baby
'Food, food and more food.' 30 women on the things that helped the most after having a baby.
Cate Gilpin
baby
Sleep training their baby didn't work for these parents. But something very different did.
Cindy Lever
baby
'I'm going to have a baby with my sister, and we couldn't be more excited.'
Sam Leighton-Dore
baby
PARENTING CONFESSION: 'My father hates my baby daughter's name so much he won't use it.'
Anonymous
baby
Seconds into Taylah's 8-week ultrasound, the technician gasped.
Belinda Jepsen
baby
PARENTING CONFESSION: 'When I saw a penis on my 20-week scan, I wailed.'
Anonymous
baby
MAFS' Martha and Michael just shared the thing no one says about new fathers.
Basmah Qazi
baby
Journalist Kirsten Drysdale named her baby 'Methamphetamine Rules'. She did it to prove a point.
Isabella Ross
baby
'I spent 3 years trying to have a baby. When she was born, I didn't want to touch her.'
Tara Meakins
baby
Why women are turning away from the idea of having children in 2023.
Elfy Scott
baby
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had a baby by surrogate. They still talk to her 'all the time'.
Lisa Hamilton
baby
'I work with new mums who are struggling. I tell them to use the Red, Green and Blue Systems model.'
Mia Scotland
baby
'I had a textbook pregnancy and birth. Then I became scared I was going to hurt my daughter.'
Laura Jackel
baby
'We have always done things in sync.' Meet the Melbourne twins who just gave birth together.
Laura Jackel
baby
'I was told to plan my baby daughter's funeral. Then something incredible happened.'
Isabella Ross
baby
MAFS star Booka Nile got pregnant on a second date. She’s raising her son in a ‘platonic friendship’.
Tara Watson
baby
In the year 2028, kindergarteners will all be named Sam, Cortnee or Matilda.
Laura Jackel
baby
The very complicated reality of naming a baby in 2023.
Stacey Hicks
baby
Science says this one song will make your baby stop crying.
Laura Jackel
baby
'I'm not a regular mum, I'm a postpartum mum.' Lindsay Lohan's life with a newborn.
mamamia-team
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'I have a child with a rare genetic condition. I feel like I'm constantly judged.'
Laura Jackel
baby
A theory: You either have a velcro child or a bubble child.
Lisa Hamilton
baby
'I couldn't wait for "golden hour" with my newborn. But it was hours before I met him at all.'
Zoe Rochford
baby
'The prospect of Christmas is thrilling.' The 8 most unexpected delights from the first year of parenting.
Zoe Rochford
baby
'Ask for help in advance.' 5 things I will do differently when I bring my second baby home.
Zoe Rochford
baby
'I lost one of my twin daughters 18 years ago. I'm still honouring her every single day.'
Danielle Capaldi
baby
Pixie Lott had some of the biggest hits of 2010s. She's just announced she's pregnant.
Penelope Clifton
baby
Keke Palmer went to an Usher concert. Her boyfriend publicly shamed her on social media for it.
Chelsea McLaughlin
baby
'It's a disappointing ending.' A Farmer Wants A Wife couple has announced their split.
Shannen Findlay
baby
4 of the most confusing purchases you need to make for a newborn, explained.
Zoe Rochford
baby
'When my son was born at 25 weeks, doctors asked me to turn off his life support 5 times. I refused.'
Lisa Hamilton
baby
Meghan Trainor has welcomed her second child on her and Daryl Sabara’s anniversary.
Brielle Burns
baby
'Our beautiful boy.' Ash Barty has given birth to her son.
Shannen Findlay
baby
'Our hearts are full.' Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have welcomed a fourth baby via surrogate.
Charlotte Begg
Baby Names
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Travis Barker wants you to know his son's name... before he's born.
Lisa Hamilton
baby
PARENTING CONFESSION: 'My father hates my baby daughter's name so much he won't use it.'
Anonymous
baby
Journalist Kirsten Drysdale named her baby 'Methamphetamine Rules'. She did it to prove a point.
Isabella Ross
baby
In the year 2028, kindergarteners will all be named Sam, Cortnee or Matilda.
Laura Jackel
baby
The very complicated reality of naming a baby in 2023.
Stacey Hicks
baby
Pixie Lott had some of the biggest hits of 2010s. She's just announced she's pregnant.
Penelope Clifton
baby
The baby names you're about to hear everywhere thanks to the '100-year rule'.
Helen Vnuk
baby
From Marigold to Romy: The baby names you'll be hearing a lot more of in 2023.
Erin Docherty
baby
From Dustin to Wednesday: The 2023 baby names influenced by TV shows.
Laura Jackel
baby
"She stole my baby name." 16 women on the drama that came with choosing their name.
Shannen Findlay
baby
From Forest to Prairie: Why nature-themed baby names are trending right now.
Helen Vnuk
baby
Why no one is calling their baby Sarah anymore.
Helen Vnuk
baby
"I decided I couldn't stand the name." 16 women on why they decided to change their baby's name.
Brielle Burns
baby
Last year it was Mae. Now Luna is set to be the most popular baby name in the world. Here's why.
Helen Vnuk
baby
From Isla to Arlo: The most sought-after baby names around the world.
Brielle Burns
baby
From May to August, Wednesday to Sunday: Why ‘calendar’ baby names are having a moment right now.
Helen Vnuk
baby
Laura Byrne and Matty J welcome their second child, and damn she looks just like Marlie-Mae.
Katie Stow
baby
The top 20 baby names most likely to be... sports stars.
Erin Docherty
baby
Flora, Wilfred, Ludo: Why posh baby names could have their moment in 2021.
Helen Vnuk
baby
From heroes and villains to actual animals: The most popular baby names for 2021.
Erin Docherty
baby
'I put the kettle in the fridge.' 11 absurd things we've done in the haze of new parenthood.
Nicolle Stuart
baby
Nappy rash and sleep teachers: 5 things I Googled in my first year of being a parent.
Amy Nelmes Bissett
baby
"It sucks if you have carpet." 6 things no one told me about feeding a baby.
Leigh Campbell
baby
ROAD TEST: The Bonds Wondercool Zippy that'll help your baby sleep better this summer.
Tegan Natoli
parent opinion
Sam Frost said breastfeeding was 'harder than labour'. I instantly felt relieved.
Stacey Hicks
parent opinion
"There's an unwritten rule." I feel ashamed that I'm still breastfeeding my toddler.
Anonymous
baby
"You weren’t perfect. But you were good enough": A letter to the mums struggling to breastfeed.
Maitreyi Modak
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"I breastfeed my son who has just turned one. I’ve never given birth."
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Childcare
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Mums are in a fierce debate about daycare. The response from dads? Crickets.
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'I want to divorce my husband over his sister's kids.'
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Modern Etiquette: 'I'm a nanny, these are 10 things I wish I could tell the families I work for.'
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'It's extortionate.' 18 parents share how much they spend on childcare in Australia.
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kids
'I'm an early childhood educator. This is why yesterday's shutdowns were essential.'
Laura Jackel
school
'I always wanted to be a childhood educator. Now I'm leaving the profession, completely demoralised.'
Nicholas Stephens
kids
The 6 very distinct phases of your toddler's first week at childcare.
Hannah Mansur
parent opinion
'Free preschool for kids sounds great. But let's talk about what it means for parents.'
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parent opinion
From transparency to inclusivity: 3 green flags to look out for when finding a new childcare.
Mualla Aydogan
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'I'm an Early Childhood Educator. I don't know if I have another year of this in me.'
Anonymous
kids
Why you shouldn’t make a habit of doing a ‘just in case’ wee — and don’t tell your kids to either.
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OPINION: Gladys, here’s what NSW parents want you to know about our “need” for childcare.
Kate Frank
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Childcare in Australia needs to change. Here’s how.
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'I've worked in childcare for 25 years. Here's what I've learned about children.'
Nama Winston
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Amanda Rishworth MP: Affordable child care is the forgotten part of leading us out of a recession.
The Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP
kids
"Glitter germs" and temperature checks: A day in the life of an early childhood worker in COVID-19.
Skye Matthews
couples
'I fought back against my gaslighting ex. Now he's using COVID-19 to control me again.'
Gemma Bath
kids
'The 5 things I want my kids to learn before they start school.'
Amy Nelmes Bissett
parent opinion
Opinion: 'It’s time to acknowledge our childcare system is broken.'
Carmen Pascoe
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"I still feel like it's wrong." The childcare dilemma bringing parents to breaking point.
Helen Vnuk
baby
A day spa, yoga and plenty of sleep: The rise of luxury birth hotels.
Laura Jackel
baby
'I feel a tad alienated.' Katie is an older mum. Here's what she wants you to know.
Katie Visser
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'My son is a terrible sleeper. Please stop telling me it's my fault.'
Hannah Vanderheide
baby
In 1987, the world watched as 'Baby Jessica' was rescued from a well. This is her life now.
Gemma Bath
baby
Modern etiquette: How to tell people you don’t want them putting photos of your baby online.
Tara Meakins
baby
Ana Obregón's son died in 2020. Three years later, she welcomed a child using his sperm.
Charlotte Begg
baby
The 'Intimacy Challenge' that will save every parent's sex life.
Ebony Leigh
baby
‘No fingers in their mouth': 19 women share their new baby rules.
Laura Jackel
baby
The baby names you're about to hear everywhere thanks to the '100-year rule'.
Helen Vnuk
baby
7 ways to tell people you don't want them holding your baby.
Tara Meakins
baby
'When I became a mother, I hated it. I'm finally ready to talk about it.'
Lisa Hamilton
baby
'Don't buy a new car': 6 steps a financial adviser wants you to follow before having a baby.
Jessica Brady
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'My 52-year-old mum and my sister-in-law birthed my boys 5 weeks apart.'
Laura Jackel
baby
'I never felt an obsessive desire to have a baby.' Experts explain what it means if you've never had 'baby fever.'
Elfy Scott
baby
'Save your cash.' 28 first-time parents on the baby items they definitely didn't need.
Bella Brennan
baby
'A child's birthday also belongs to their mother. This is why.'
Larissa Huntington
baby
'I thought I was prepared for my first baby. But there were 3 crucial things I realised I needed.'
Cate Gilpin
baby
Doctors told Larissa the lump she found while breastfeeding was mastitis. Two months later she started chemo.
Jacqui Strambi
baby
What do you wish you knew about the first 24 hours of motherhood? 20 parents weigh in.
Kelly McCarren
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Three ways your brain literally changes during pregnancy.
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