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Is your bump too small?When you're pregnant, your baby's size will be checked regularly to make sure there is a steady growth rate. Being told your baby is 'small for...article topics: Birth Pregnancy

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Autumn baby namesIs your baby due in the austum season? Are you sill in search of a name for your unborn child? Here are some name suggestions that go with autumn (March, April and May), that may give you an idea. We have names inspired from the colours, fruits,...

Baby weight-loss secrets of the starsEver wondered how the stars lose their baby weight so fast? We've got their diet and exercise secrets – and tips for everyday mums too!

Real mums' bodies (after baby)Celebs can give women unrealistic expectations of how their body will look post-baby, but we hope to reveal the truth...

20 weird things about pregnancyBeing pregnant for the first time is full of new discoveries, so here are 20 weird facts about pregnancy that are not only strange but true

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Caesareans not always best for babyNew researchers have found that caesareans can contribute to preterm babies having problems with their breathing.article topics: Birth caesarean

Autumn baby namesIs your baby due in the austum season? Are you sill in search of a name for your unborn child? Here are some name suggestions that go with autumn (March, April and...gallery topics: Birth Pregnancy Baby baby names

Birth size linked to breast cancer: reportAn international study has found that women who were born bigger and longer than average have a higher chance of getting breast cancer than their peers.article topics: Birth Health Women Babies breast cancer Birth size

Surviving mumnesiaScientists have now officially recognised this condition suffered by new mums, and we have good news: Mother & Baby has the treatment.article topics: Birth Mothers Sleep deprivation Stress

Breast milk may help beat cancerBreast milk has long been held as the best source of nutrition for babies, now Swedish researchers have discovered a substance in breast milk can help kill cancer...article topics: Sweden Birth Breastfeeding Mothers Babies Cancer

Woman weighing 240kg has baby girlDoctors helped a 240kg Romanian woman give birth to a healthy 2.9kg baby girl on Thursday. article topics: Birth Pregnancy Health Obesity risks

Public v private hospital: the factsWhere you've chosen to have your baby will impact on your labour and birth. Here we arm you with the statistics, and give tips on how you can take control. article topics: Birth Pregnancy Hospital

Kim Kardashian's family tweet mum and baby are 'healthy & resting'Members of the Kardashian clan have taken to Twitter to confirm the news that Kim gave birth to her baby daughter with boyfriend Kanye West by her side at West...article topics: Birth Celebrity Celebrities Celebrity babies Celebrity Couples Kourtney Kardashian Kim Kardashian premature birth premature baby Kanye West

Overweight mums more likely to have premature babiesPregnant women who are overweight or obese are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a study of more than 1.5 million deliveries in Sweden.article topics: Pregnancy Birth Research Weight Obesity premature birth premature baby prematurity

Popular pregnancy Q&AsWe love this LOL-worthy list of Q&As for pregnant couples PLUS you can click on the pink words to get some slightly more serious answers to these 'frequently asked...article topics: Pregnancy Birth Dad Fatherhood Expert advice Humour

Royal birth plan revealedThe Duchess of Cambridge’s unorthodox birth plan is set to make history in more ways than one as she looks into ‘pain-free’ birthing techniquesarticle topics: Birth Labour Duchess of Cambridge kate middleton birth plan Prince William Princess Diana Royals hypnobirthing Prince Charles Queen Elizabeth royal baby

Real life: I died during childbirthYou think your birth was dramatic? Marina Louise Collins suffered a heart attack during childbirth and was clinically dead for 23 minutes before being revived. She...article topics: Baby Birth Real Life caesarean Hospital Death Allergic emergency birth

Am I in labour?Is that niggling pain a contraction or just backache? Oops, there’s another one! Here’s how to tell if this is the day when you’ll finally get to meet your baby.article topics: Birth Labour Hospital

14 things to do before you give birthYour life's about to change – big time. Make the most of your last pre-baby moments and indulge in some sex, shopping and serious pampering.article topics: Pregnancy Birth Relationships Mothers Parents Reading Books

Seven surprising things about giving birthYou’ve been to the antenatal classes and read all the books, but there are some secrets you won’t discover until the big day. Here are seven birth surprises you...article topics: Birth Newborn care Breastfeeding Dad Labour Hospital Photography Breastmilk Newborn Placenta

Australia among top 10 countries to be a mumThe annual Save the Children’s State of the World’s Mothers report has found that Australia is the best place in the Southern Hemisphere to be a mother, and the...article topics: Pregnancy Birth Motherhood Health Research birth weight Infants Mortality report

Hypnobirthing: would you try it?One of the most common worries women have when it comes to pregnancy is the fear of pain during childbirth. Hypnobirthing can help you overcome the fear and anxiety...article topics: Pregnancy Birth Labour Drugs birth plan Meditation hypnobirthing

Week 33This is the stage in your pregnancy when your baby may start to 'engage', you could be treated to a show of little hands and feet moving in your belly and it's time...article topics: Week by week Pregnancy Birth Breast feeding birth plan

Ready to burst?If you've reached your due date and are sick of waddling around being kicked and punched from the inside while people ask "Haven't you had that baby yet?", you may...article topics: Pregnancy Birth Labour induced birth