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'I went back to work too early after having a baby. Here's why I regret it.'

Rebecca Sharley

'My 52-year-old mum and my sister-in-law birthed my boys 5 weeks apart.'

'I gave birth 4 days before my friend. So I did something horrible.'

Cassandra Green

The 7 things you probably didn't know were impacting your baby's sleep.

The headlines making busy mums feel guilty today.

17 women on the tips and tricks that helped them most with a toddler.

Hannah Vanderheide

A 15-hour labour and the 'scariest moment' of her life: Chloe Fisher's birth story.

MICHELLE BATTERSBY: 'It's been 3 months since I had my baby and it's nothing like I expected.'

Michelle Battersby

'Why I don't care if my crying baby bothers you on the plane.'

Rebecca Sharley

Baby names, and the trap millennial women are falling into.

'You'll find strength in your greatest hour of need': Libby Trickett's letter to her younger self.

When Trish was pregnant, her baby received a diagnosis. It meant he had to be 'born twice.'

'I had my first baby at 14. Here's what I want you to know.'

Brittany's daughter died when she was 17 months old. This is her message for the nurses who cared for her.

'I took zero maternity leave. This is what I want you to know three months in.'

Why famous women use paparazzi for pregnancy announcements, before their hand is forced.

Margot Robbie is expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley.

Cassandra Green

The entire world knows Vanessa Hudgens just welcomed her first child. She never got to share it.

'My husband told me he donated sperm as a one-off. Then he got 11 phone calls.'

Mindy Kaling has announced the birth of her third child. Nobody knew she was pregnant.

'I am a gravestone baby.' The parents looking for baby name inspiration in cemeteries.

Poolside breastfeeding and 5am training: What it's really like to be training for the Olympics with a newborn.

Cassandra Green

A name tribute and the first pictures: Matildas’ Katrina Gorry and fianceé Clara have welcomed their son.

'I finally decided to have a second baby, but wasn't expecting this shameful symptom.'

Josie Rozenberg-Clarke

Trisha Paytas is one of the most controversial YouTubers. She’s just welcomed her second child.

Shannen Findlay

Over 7 years, 3 babies were abandoned in parks. We've just learned they're siblings.

The most popular baby names in 2024.

OPINION: Keeping your surname after marriage is only feminist if your child gets your last name too.

'At 4 months postpartum, my mum gifted me scales and a weight loss tracker.'

'I'm taking zero maternity leave. Before you judge, know this.'

New mums share the most cooked advice they were given... and wow.

Paris Hilton is being trolled again, and it proves mums just can't win.

Rachel Accurso's son struggled with a speech delay, so she started making videos online.

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson are officially parents.

Ellie Cole welcomed her first child 6 weeks before entering the I'm A Celeb jungle.

Shannen Findlay

'My mum sabotaged my $13,000 gender reveal party.'

'They essentially named their child Sh*thead': The baby names healthcare workers have heard in 2024.

Vanessa Hudgens dated Austin Butler for 8 years. Then she slid into Cole Tucker's DMs.

'I met someone on a dating app. A week later, we decided to try for a baby.'

Shannen Findlay

Martha Kalifatidis just said what new mums are thinking.

Shannen Findlay

Super will be paid on parental leave from next year, the government announces.

Michelle Grattan

'There's so much more to egg freezing than I thought.'

Lizzie Mulherin

'My sister-in-law announced she was pregnant at my baby's funeral.'

Shannen Findlay

Six weeks after welcoming her son, Australian influencer Veruca Salt's son has passed away.

'I refuse to let my mother-in-law hold my baby. My husband is furious with me.'

Shannen Findlay

Poor Things is the Oscars’ buzziest movie, but it’s also the most controversial.

In 2014, Sofia Vergara's ex sued her for their frozen embryos. Then he wrote an article about it.

Chelsea McLaughlin

Why everyone is talking about the 'Still Face Mum.'

Baby Names

Apparently these Millennial names are officially 'old'.

'I am a gravestone baby.' The parents looking for baby name inspiration in cemeteries.

The most popular baby names in 2024.

Travis Barker wants you to know his son's name... before he's born.

PARENTING CONFESSION: 'My father hates my baby daughter's name so much he won't use it.'

Journalist Kirsten Drysdale named her baby 'Methamphetamine Rules'. She did it to prove a point.

In the year 2028, kindergarteners will all be named Sam, Cortnee or Matilda.

The very complicated reality of naming a baby in 2023.

Pixie Lott had some of the biggest hits of 2010s. She's just announced she's pregnant.

Penelope Clifton

The baby names you're about to hear everywhere thanks to the '100-year rule'.

From Marigold to Romy: The baby names you'll be hearing a lot more of in 2023.

From Dustin to Wednesday: The 2023 baby names influenced by TV shows.

"She stole my baby name." 16 women on the drama that came with choosing their name.

Shannen Findlay

From Forest to Prairie: Why nature-themed baby names are trending right now.

Why no one is calling their baby Sarah anymore.

"I decided I couldn't stand the name." 16 women on why they decided to change their baby's name.

Last year it was Mae. Now Luna is set to be the most popular baby name in the world. Here's why.

From Isla to Arlo: The most sought-after baby names around the world.

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.

'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.

The headlines making busy mums feel guilty today.

Sam Frost said breastfeeding was 'harder than labour'. I instantly felt relieved.

"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.

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Childcare

Anthony Albanese told us his plans for making the lives of Australian women better.

'My son went to daycare. When I went to pick him up, he was already gone.'

It's official: Only rich people can afford to have lots of kids.

Mums are in a fierce debate about daycare. The response from dads? Crickets.

'I want to divorce my husband over his sister's kids.'

Modern Etiquette: 'I'm a nanny, these are 10 things I wish I could tell the families I work for.'

'It's extortionate.' 18 parents share how much they spend on childcare in Australia.

'I'm an early childhood educator. This is why yesterday's shutdowns were essential.'

'I always wanted to be a childhood educator. Now I'm leaving the profession, completely demoralised.'

Nicholas Stephens

The 6 very distinct phases of your toddler's first week at childcare.

'Free preschool for kids sounds great. But let's talk about what it means for parents.'

From transparency to inclusivity: 3 green flags to look out for when finding a new childcare.

'I'm an Early Childhood Educator. I don't know if I have another year of this in me.'

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.

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.

The Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP

"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.'

Zara Tindall is not your average royal.

After 8 years of infertility, this couple welcomes 4 babies in 3 months.

Shannen Findlay

'I'm a financial expert. Here are 4 money questions I wish I asked before having a baby.'

KELLY MCCARREN: 'Here's exactly what I'd tell any new parent to spend and save on.'

'Friendships will change.' Everything I wish I knew before I had my first baby.

Hannah Vanderheide

'Instagram gave me warped expectations about my first few hours as a mum.'

'I fell into a coma immediately after giving birth. I met my baby three weeks later.'

Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse are having a Twilight baby.

BECKY MILES: What the parenting books didn't tell me about being a first-time mum.

'Our 13-month-old has spent 8 months of his life in hospital. Here's what I want people to know.'

10 new mums share the baby gifts they actually want and need.

Hannah Vanderheide

MAFS' Lizzie Sobinoff had two controversial exes before meeting her husband.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have welcomed their baby rockstar.

The test to see what your friends really think of your baby.

This online community is dedicated to parents who regret having children.

'Nothing folds easier.' Australia's top 16 baby prams and strollers for 2023.

'After giving birth, I lost 15 litres of blood and was in ICU due to this unknown pregnancy condition.'

'Food, food and more food.' 30 women on the things that helped the most after having a baby.

Sleep training their baby didn't work for these parents. But something very different did.

'I'm going to have a baby with my sister, and we couldn't be more excited.'

Sam Leighton-Dore

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