New immune profiling tool identifies antibodies that trigger preterm births
A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but for about 1 in 10 pregnant women labor begins too soon.…
A Moment in Crime: Birth-swap mother recalls life-changing Timaru Hospital mistake
For the mothers at the centre of the drama, the discovery would have life-changing consequences. What followed was…
Kangaroo care helps smaller babies. Now researchers are studying babies born at normal weight
Kangaroo mother care is well established for small and preterm babies, but an Indian trial is testing whether…
Bachelorette NZ star Lesina Nakhid-Schuster reveals why engagement ended
“I was so swept up in early stages of relationships that I overlooked deeper stuff,” Lesina reflects. “We…
Twilight star Taylor Lautner reveals newborn daughter’s name, Lennon
Several stars congratulated the pair in the comments, including Twilight star Nikki Reed, who said she can’t wait…
Doctor details new troubling kratom trend
Doctors report now seeing pregnant patients using kratom, and newborns in withdrawal from the drug. Albany, N.Y. (WNYT)…
Miscarriages to miracles: Shortland Street star Rebekah Randell’s redemption baby
Rebekah and Bevan’s path to parenthood hasn’t been easy. Photo / Amalia Osborne When Rebekah discovered she was…
What four pregnancy eating patterns revealed about mothers and newborns
Distinct eating patterns emerged among pregnant women, alongside striking differences in maternal health and subtler signals in how…
Nelson mother discharged without conviction after assaulting two children
Despite strong police opposition, the woman’s application for the discharge succeeded, meaning no convictions were entered for her…
Freemans Bay wheelie bin baby death: Auckland mother Chanelle Smith sentenced
“When asked about the pregnancy, Smith stated that she had miscarried and as a result the stillborn baby…
Newborn breathing collapse risk highest in first 24 hours
Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) occurs when an apparently healthy newborn suddenly stops breathing and collapses during the…
Difficult childbirth is not unique to humans, study finds
The tight fit of a baby’s head through a mother’s birth canal, which causes great difficulty in childbirth,…