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'When the doctor lifted up my baby from my belly, I didn’t think she was mine.'

My Birth Story: “I grieved twice for my baby before she was born at just 26 weeks.”

'If you don't have humour, you won't survive.' The top 10 skills you need to be a mum.

The new NSFW ad that normalises the way so many Australian babies are now born.

'You will lose friends.' 11 things no one actually tells you about parenting.

Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin kept her surrogacy journey private. Until now.

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Hilary Duff rose to fame as Lizzie McGuire. Behind the scenes, she was struggling to 'fit in'.

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"Neither one of us liked the other": The early years of parenthood were brutal on my marriage.

A baby born in the bathroom and no 'princess' title: Zara Tindall is not your average royal.

"Day three is the worst": 47 things no one tells you about bringing a newborn home.

"Some of us can lactate as well": The 5 things you don’t know about being a midwife.

Food allergies are becoming more common. Here's how you can help prevent your baby from developing them.

"The most surreal, beautiful, and love-filled morning of my life." Emily Ratajkowski has welcomed her first child.

Prince Harry debuts his post-baby body.

Amy Schumer just showed us what life is really like with a two-year-old and...no.

At 37, Alexandra decided to have a baby on her own. She was told she was 'selfish'.

From May to August, Wednesday to Sunday: Why ‘calendar’ baby names are having a moment right now.

An ad wants to show the reality of breastfeeding. But the uncensored version won't be aired.

The real message hiding in Meghan and Harry's pregnancy announcement.

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'I'd been hiding my new body since my baby was born. An olive green swimsuit changed everything.'

If baby Oakley was born in NSW and not QLD, she might have had a chance at a normal life.

"My eyes are saying 'what the actual f**k'": Every new mum has a photo like this.

HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: A strange man in a leather jacket watched me give birth.

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Reportedly expecting a child: Inside Joel Edgerton and Christine Centenera's relationship.

As Paula and Carlton fought for custody, DNA showed their baby girl belonged to neither of them.

From $0 to $10,000: Parents share exactly how much they spent preparing for a new baby.

Laura Byrne and Matty J welcome their second child, and damn she looks just like Marlie-Mae.

"I bled through my hospital bed." Exactly what happened to my body after a baby.

The stories of Macie McCartney and Lynlee Boemer, the babies who were born twice.

"The toilet is not an option": The do's and don'ts of pumping at work.

The silver linings I've found about having a baby during a global pandemic.

Rory and Belinda Sloane have welcomed a baby boy. His name is a tribute to the son they lost.

From teen star to new mum: Inside Emma Roberts' quiet life in the spotlight.

The top 20 baby names most likely to be... sports stars.

"Is it meant to be black?" A handy guide to newborn poo, from what's normal to when to see a GP.

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'The 4 things I'd tell every new mum about returning to work after a baby.'

Flora, Wilfred, Ludo: Why posh baby names could have their moment in 2021.

'My water birth was wonderful. It was the obstetrician who left me traumatised.'

From heroes and villains to actual animals: The most popular baby names for 2021.

"I didn't change a nappy for the first 12 months." I'm A Celeb's Jess on her postnatal depression.

"I can’t imagine my life without you." Red Wiggle Simon Pryce welcomes his first baby into the world.

"It was an absolute shock." The 3 things I wish I'd known about working from home with a baby.

'My wife thought I was having an affair': The birth of our son broke me.

'Before the baby, we were equal.' Why so many couples break up in the year after having a baby.

'I was 28 when I gave birth to my first baby. 7 weeks later, I was diagnosed with cancer.'

A girl called Ford and a boy called Ever: The big trends from 2020's celebrity baby names.

"Formula felt like my dirty little secret": I need to talk about the politics of breastfeeding.

Meet Molly Everette Gibson, the newborn baby who could be 27 years old.

Baby Names

From May to August, Wednesday to Sunday: Why ‘calendar’ baby names are having a moment right now.

Laura Byrne and Matty J welcome their second child, and damn she looks just like Marlie-Mae.

The top 20 baby names most likely to be... sports stars.

Flora, Wilfred, Ludo: Why posh baby names could have their moment in 2021.

From heroes and villains to actual animals: The most popular baby names for 2021.

Two Australian influencers are feuding after both naming their daughters... Baby.

Jessica Staveley

A girl called Ford and a boy called Ever: The big trends from 2020's celebrity 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 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.

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"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

Childcare in Australia needs to change. Here’s how.

'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.

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‘I used my own breast milk as an acne treatment. Here’s what happened.’

Maggie McTeggart

‘As a first-time mum, I felt pressured into sleep training. This is why I stopped.’

'We've helped thousands of babies with sleep. Here are 4 things to know about sleep training.'

“Please, tell me what you really think”: The 14 things not to say to a twin parent.

"Our little Queen." Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have welcomed their baby girl, Svea.

'I had decided to die': Six years ago, my daughter's kindergarten teacher saved my life.

"We re-lived it over and over." Robyn's traumatic birth story.

Bao hadn't known what to expect from childbirth. But she left the hospital full of shame.

"I ached to stop." Why I hated breastfeeding my twins.

30 tweets that accurately sum up the ruthless reality of life with a toddler.

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My birth story: "The obstetrician had to leave another birth to get my baby out!"

'Birthing without pain relief was my badge of honour. Until I had my fourth baby.'

From strawberry birthmarks to heat rash: 11 surprising facts about your baby's skin.

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'The 6 things I've learned about going to the beach with 3 kids under 3.'

Gemma's husband died suddenly on Saturday. She's 7 months pregnant with their second child.

"We tried bamboo nappies and my daughter's nappy rash disappeared in three days."

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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.

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