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“I actually got quite resentful.” Why these women had to break up with their mother's group.

GOOD NEWS: Pets are now officially permitted in every single NSW apartment block, by law.

From 18 to 44: 13 women on the age they had a baby - and whether it mattered.

"It’s overwhelming at times." Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie and Dana Stephenson on life with twins.

LEIGH CAMPBELL: Now I have a child myself, here’s the gifts I’d give at a baby shower.

21 things you'll feel deep in your soul if you're a sleep-deprived new mum.

'When my husband died suddenly, I had to grieve the baby we wouldn't have, too.'

"I felt constantly car sick." 5 things that surprised me most about pregnancy.

The most popular baby names for 2020 speaks volumes about the year we've all had.

Personalised paintings, toys and all the books: 11 mums share what their baby nurseries look like.

One mum's Instagram Q&A answers every legit question you've ever had about toilet training.

"We wanted to become mums and our journey to parenthood was a little different to most."

"She is the happiest baby." Jasmine Stefanovic on life with her five-month-old, Harper May.

Mindy Kaling has given birth to her second 'surprise' baby as a single mum.

Brooke lived until the age of 20. She never grew beyond the size of a toddler.

An 'awful' divorce and a bunch of kids: Where all The Block winners are now.

A definitive answer on whether ‘bird-feeding’ your baby is a good idea.

By sharing her miscarriage, Chrissy Teigen has given so many women a gift.

"As someone who’s lost a baby too, this is what I want people to know."

'In this photo of me working hours after giving birth, people saw a superwoman. This was the reality.'

"We will always love you." Chrissy Teigen has shared a raw post about losing her baby.

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Distantly related and awkward cheating rumours: Inside Kit Harington and Rose Leslie’s relationship.

When Joaquin Phoenix was 19, he watched his brother die. He's just named his firstborn son after him.

Nutritionist Shelley McKenzie had a home birth. This is what she wants you to know.

A letter to my son: 'It’s been almost a week since you were born and I’ve never seen your eyes open.'

In July, Candice and Chris flew to Ukraine to pick up their surrogate twin daughters. Now they're stuck.

11 mums on what worked for them when coming back from maternity leave. And what didn't.

'I had a baby with my ex for our daughter's sake. This is our story.'

200 families. 180 babies. A private flight: This Australian mum's plan to get home by Christmas.

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“I pulled her out of the incision and up onto my chest.” Jessica had a c-section ‘belly birth.’

From Alec Baldwin to Steve Martin: The Hollywood men having babies with their much younger partners.

Chelsea McLaughlin

'I've just returned to work from maternity leave. There are 4 unexpected positives.'

My Birth Story: Deauvanné wanted a water birth. But a life-threatening blood clot ended her plans.

Katy Perry, Emily Skye and Ashley Graham: "Post-baby bodies" look different in 2020.

Holly Wainwright

'Neither of them could talk.' Fleur raised 2 children with disabilities in isolation.

The actual window women have in their lives to have babies.

Jessie Stephens

Betty, June and Buddy: Why retro baby names are having a moment.

"I was screaming and hyperventilating." Dr Preeya’s first birth left her shell-shocked.

'My top 5 useful tricks that got me through the fog of those newborn days.'

'A test showed my baby may have Down syndrome. It was assumed I'd want to terminate.'

'I was a childless midwife for years. Mums-to-be judged me for it.'

Childbirth left Stephanie with a pelvic organ prolapse. Then she delivered baby number two.

"I'm pregnant!" Where Maria, Rachel, Jane and Lorinska from Yummy Mummies are now.

"We were a family of four for 10 precious days. They will always be the best days of my life."

'A lot of profanities came out.' When Lisa had triplets, she became a mum to four kids under three.

"It was too late for an emergency c-section." Two hours into Yiota's labour, the mood changed.

"There are many things I expected about motherhood. But here are 5 I didn't."

'After I lost contact with my sons, I became a Reborner. My baby dolls help me heal.'

Patrizia Bartolomei

Baby Names

The most popular baby names for 2020 speaks volumes about the year we've all had.

When Joaquin Phoenix was 19, he watched his brother die. He's just named his firstborn son after him.

Betty, June and Buddy: Why retro baby names are having a moment.

The mum who named her twins Callum and Ari, and 11 other stories of baby name regret.

From Anais to Scout: 37 women share their favourite baby name, they never got to use.

Leo, Theo, Arlo, Hugo: Why all the cool kids are being given names ending in O.

From Petal Blossom Rainbow to Fuschia: A definitive ranking of the wildest celebrity baby names.

Marlie-Mae, Gracie-Mae, Harper May: Why everyone's naming their babies "Mae" right now.

From Rock to Bear: 6 mums share how they decided on their kid's unique name.

Daphne, Bessie and Sybil: The 100-year rule says baby names from the 1920s are coming back.

From McKenzie to Hayden: 3 teachers share the baby names on their blacklist.

Why no one calls their baby Jessica anymore.

An unearthed Meghan Markle interview has people convinced she's calling her baby 'Mary'.

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"I hate it." The mum so embarrassed by her baby's name she wants to change it.

Jessica Staveley

Two parents on having gender disappointment, because it's more common than we admit.

The only baby-naming rule Kim Kardashian and Kanye are following for their fourth child.

Chosen your baby's name? Ask these 8 questions next to make sure it's future proof.

"She'll be bullied." The mother being widely criticised for her 'hideous' baby name.

At 19, Beau has made more than $500K naming more than 600,000 Chinese babies.

Jessica Chambers

Listen up, parents-to-be: here's a list of baby names tipped to be most popular in the future.

'I put the kettle in the fridge.' 11 absurd things we've done in the haze of new parenthood.

Nappy rash and sleep teachers: 5 things I Googled in my first year of being a parent.

Amy Nelmes Bissett

"It sucks if you have carpet." 6 things no one told me about feeding a baby.

ROAD TEST: The Bonds Wondercool Zippy that'll help your baby sleep better this summer.

"There's an unwritten rule." I feel ashamed that I'm still breastfeeding my toddler.

"You weren’t perfect. But you were good enough": A letter to the mums struggling to breastfeed.

"I breastfeed my son who has just turned one. I’ve never given birth."

“You’re much bigger than my friend...” The moment I realised parenting is one huge contest.

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Childcare

'I've worked in childcare for 25 years. Here's what I've learned about children.'

Amanda Rishworth MP: Affordable child care is the forgotten part of leading us out of a recession.

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"Glitter germs" and temperature checks: A day in the life of an early childhood worker in COVID-19.

'I fought back against my gaslighting ex. Now he's using COVID-19 to control me again.'

'The 5 things I want my kids to learn before they start school.'

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Opinion: 'It’s time to acknowledge our childcare system is broken.'

"I still feel like it's wrong." The childcare dilemma bringing parents to breaking point.

"I often cry on my way to work." Three early childhood educators on the free child care scheme.

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Mud kitchens and more: 6 things that have changed in childcare since I attended.

High staff turnover and general chaos: The red flags to look for when touring a childcare centre.

Caring for the planet and learning languages: Where early childhood education is headed in 2020.

'As an early childcare teacher, I want parents to know what really goes on each day.'

7 tips for every parent who struggles with the childcare drop-off.

From $152 to $863: 11 parents share exactly how much they spend on their kids each week.

"It's only fair." 5 mums weigh in on whether you should pay grandparents for childcare.

Families across the country are being told they owe a Centrelink debt that might not be theirs.

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Up at 4:30am and no date nights: We need to talk about tag-team parenting.

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Three things to look for when choosing who educates your under-fives.

If you're a woman, here's what the two major parties are promising you this election.

Exactly how much early childhood educators earn in Australia.

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Can you help prevent allergies in babies? 7 questions we have, answered.

For years, Teresa Palmer ate only healthy, clean, non-processed food. Then she got pregnant.

Weeks after having Marlie Mae, Laura Byrne posted a photo to Instagram. She was publicly shamed.

After delivering 3 babies in hospital, Alicia had a homebirth. It was "terrifying".

"I road-tested the new brand of natural non-toxic nappies that Hilary Duff swears by."

'This is what I would tell all new mums about going to mothers' group.'

LEIGH CAMPBELL: After a year off with my son, here’s what I’d tell my pre-maternity leave self.

"It's my go-to present." 25 mums share the best baby shower gift they've ever received.

When my son was 6 months old, I had a Facebook chat with a friend. Then everything unravelled.

"My bladder is a mess." The unspoken things that happen to our bodies after childbirth.

Amy Nelmes Bissett

'We lost our daughter Isla at two days old. Our world ground to a standstill.'

Dr Ashleigh Smith

A huge outdoor kitchen and a private beach: Inside Jennifer Hawkins' multi-million dollar home.

'For 10 hours a day, work allows me to pretend that I don’t have a child with cancer.'

From Anais to Scout: 37 women share their favourite baby name, they never got to use.

The Midwife Mumma: 'The most important advice I give new mums about babies and sleep.'

'While our newborn was in ICU, my ex was on the phone to his new girlfriend.'

In 2016, a hospital mistakenly gave baby Amelia poisonous gas. Now, her parents have spoken.

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26 women share the most surprising thing that happened to their body after having a baby.

'If there's one thing I wish I'd known in my 20s it's this: Take the blood test.'

Rachael Casella

"This is a standard body after children." No, I'm not ashamed of my baby weight.

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