Infant

A little colour goes a long way.

Providing a safe sleeping environment for babies can literally be a matter of life and death.

The first female premier of NSW Kristina Keneally tells Samantha Trenoweth about the personal tragedy that’s become a public inquiry.

Understanding this common abnormality in newborn babies.

While you may not know who Dr Virginia Apgar is, she has touched the lives of almost every baby born today.

With nine children dying suddenly and unexpectedly in Australia every day, this revolutionary discovery has the potential to reduce this number exponentially.

Anything from a slight redness to severely inflamed skin with sores or pustules can be diagnosed as nappy rash.

Gruesome images have been released of a smiling toddler setting fire to a teddy in front of an ISIS flag.

A new study has revealed that children given antibiotics as babies could be susceptible to a range of adult diseases.

It’s a truly heart-warming moment to watch: when eight-month-old baby Louise lays eyes on her mother for the first time! The adorable baby Louise was born with albinism. The condition means that she has a lack of pigment in her eyes which has caused nystagmus, a condition that results in poor vision. Then, her mum […]

Columbian pop-star Shakira is in labour with her second child and reportedly claimed an “entire floor of private hospital for the birth”. Shakira, 37, went into labour today and her famous footballer husband Gerard Pique, 27, reportedly reserved an entire floor of the Quiron Teknon Hospital to ensure privacy for the pop star and allow […]

New Girl star Zooey Deschanel has announced her engagement – only one week after announcing her pregnancy. The 34-year-old ‘s rep confirmed that Zooey’s beau Jacob Pechenik, 42 popped the question and that the couple are now engaged. The news comes one week after the actress announced she was expecting her first child with Jacob. […]

Wayne Carey and partner Stephanie Edwards have finally welcomed their new baby girl Charlotte Mila home, happy and healthy. Wayne, 43, and Stephanie have been eagerly awaiting Charlotte’s arrival home after Stephanie was rushed to hospital with complications. She gave birth on November 21 to Charlotte 8 weeks premature. Now, their new bundle of joy […]

Beyonce drops major hint that she’s pregnant by posting a sandy beach bump picture with Blue Ivy to Instagram.

Aussie cricketer Shane Watson, 33 and wife Lee Furlong, 28, have announced that they are expecting a second child. The happy news is no doubt welcome in the world of Australian cricket which has faced a tough year after the tragic death of Shane’s fellow teammate Phil Hughes. This will be the second child for […]

Jennifer Love Hewitt has announced that she is expecting her second child with hubby Brian Hallisay. “Jennifer and Brian are thrilled to be expecting their second child later this year,” confirmed her representative in a statement. Jennifer, 35, and her actor hubby Brian, 36, welcomed their first child – daughter Autumn James Hallisay back in […]

Popstar Robbie Williams and Ayda Field have welcomed a beautiful baby boy to the world – but only after Robbie decided to share with the world the process and journey of his wife in labour!

Canberra woman, Fiona Kirk uses wedding dresses to make beautiful gowns for stillborn babies or babies who die soon after birth.

Zara Phillips has stepped out for the first time since becoming a mother, taking her one-month-old daughter to the races.

Kate Winslet has welcomed to her third child - a healthy baby boy.

Kate Winslet has refused to reveal her due date but by the look of her bump, it's not far away.

Stephanie Azri was nearly five months pregnant and looking forward to finding out if she was having a boy or a girl when her doctor delivered devastating news: the baby growing inside her was fatally ill, and would never live outside her womb. She had gone to her 20-week scan excited about discovering the sex […]

Emily Blunt and her husband John Krasinski have announced they are expecting their first child.

Ask Fleur Shaw-Jones how many children she has and she’ll tell you: three. But only one child shares her home. Her first two babies, twins, died minutes after they were born in 2010. Here, she explains the special place they will always have in her life. Is he your first? It is a benign and […]

Australian TV favourite Rove McManus and his wife Tasma Walton are set to become parents for the first time.

She has kept a low profile since she announced she was pregnant earlier this year so all eyes were on Kate Winslet when she stepped onto the red carpet on the weekend.

She's not even two weeks old yet but Alec Baldwin's baby daughter has given her first TV interview.

Canadian crooner Michael Buble has become a father for the first time.

Buy a wooden mug tree for the nursery – you can use it hang up all the hair bows and hats you seem to acquire for your baby, making them instantly accessible.

Learning she’s going to be a mother has softened the star’s controversial stance on her Aussie roots. Former Home And Away favourite Melissa George prompted an avalanche of venom last year with her outburst about no longer needing “credibility” from her birth country. But as she prepares to take on her most longed-for role ever […]

She’s still technically on maternity leave, but royal duties already beckon Duchess Kate. According to MailOnline, the new mum is set to fulfil an official public engagement on September 12, as guest of honour at a charity gala. It will be her first job since George’s July 22 birth. Not a bad way to go […]

The whole world is watching — just when will the world’s newest Prince or Princess arrive? As soon as a pregnancy is confirmed, doctors hand expectant mothers a due date — but how often is this correct, or is all in the hands of nature and your hormones? We’d love to hear your stories — […]

Advances in fertility science have left Australian laws struggling to keep up with a quiet revolution that’s taking place in the suburbs. In this, the first of a series of articles on the lengths Australian are going to to have children, Emily Brooks meets Adrian, the gay father of “twiblings” born on the same day […]

Once conception has occurred, men don’t traditionally have a lot to do with pregnancy, other than rushing out in the middle of the night to buy ice cream, pickles and anything else his partner is craving, but that could be about to change. A revolutionary new belt has been developed that allows dads-to-be to feel […]

Jessica Simpson is being sued by fans who claim she posed with their baby and then pretended it was her own on the cover of a magazine.

Kate Winslet is expecting a baby with her husband Ned Rocknroll.

Babies who sleep in their parents’ bed are five times more likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a new study has found. Research published in the prestigious British Medical Journal suggests bacteria in the bed could be responsible for SIDS. The study found that nearly 88 per cent of SIDS deaths that […]

There are still two months to go until the Baby of Cambridge comes into the world but the gifts have already started coming in. Welsh composer Paul Mealor has announced he has written a lullaby for the new little prince or princess. The tune, entitled Sleep On, has been recorded by New Zealand soprano Hayley […]

Pregnant and proud – these celebs are flaunting their baby bumps as the excitedly await their newborn babies!

Carla Bruni has opened up about her body image battle following the birth of her daughter Giulia in 2011.

Sofia Vergara has revealed she is planning to use a surrogate to start a family with her fiance Nick Loeb.

Can you even imagine raising a child without nappies? An increasing number of Australia parents are doing just that, joining the US “diaper-free” movement and attempting to toilet train their kids from birth. Confused? Disgusted? So is Zoe Arnold. I always feel a bit intimidated around hipsters. You know the type: unwashed hair, mismatched clothes, […]

Parents-to-be are no longer waiting until the 12-week mark to share their pregnancy news, with many telling family and friends just seven weeks after conception. Traditionally, women have been advised to wait until after their first trimester passes to tell people they are expecting because of the high risk of miscarriage in the first three […]

A girlfriend of mine recently gave birth in a private hospital. She had been fit and healthy throughout her pregnancy, with no complications. Her weight gain was average, her bump lovely, and she was expecting a little girl. A week before she was due, her obstetrician asked if she would “like to have the baby […]

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is pregnant with her second child at age 46.

Chrissie Swan has given birth to her third child, a baby girl.

He’s back for The Voice, but last time pop sensation Ricky Martin was in Australia, he had a career and personal crisis that changed everything. Showing off his twin boys, the Latin heart-throb and single dad tells Caroline Overington how fatherhood has changed him — and how he wants to save the world, one child […]

After nine years of hoping and dreaming for a child, and five years of IVF, TV journalist Leila McKinnon and her husband, Nine Network supremo David Gyngell, now have a beautiful red-haired baby boy to call their own, writes Michael Sheather. Leila McKinnon hadn’t considered the possibility of children before she met David, but by […]

Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up for the first time about her anguish at losing her third child in a tragic miscarriage that 'nearly killed her'.

Several months after the birth of her baby, my friend was admitted to a facility for mothers with post-natal depression. She stayed for a few weeks, her nearly one-year-old taken from her to help manage her feelings of utter helplessness and exhaustion. Her treatment made things worse for a while: she was forced to wean […]

The number of Australian women having natural births is at an all-time low, with the numbers of women having caesareans and induced births are increasing. A national maternity report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare today revealed that birth interventions are increasingly prevalent in both public and private hospitals. The number of […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has hinted that the pitter patter of little princess feet may soon be heard in the palace. While visiting the seaport of Grimsby, Kate may have spilled the beans about the sex of the royal baby. After being handed a white teddy bear by a local well-wisher, the expectant royal reportedly […]

Like it or loathe it, sometimes there’s no denying the power of social media. A US couple has been granted a Facebook miracle after raising $33,000 to adopt a child in just three days. Jack and Jessica Hance, a youth minister and family minister from Louisiana, started their journey through the complicated adoption process more […]

Hugh Grant has welcomed his second child, a son, Felix Chang.

Would you pay $103 for designer perfume for your baby? Zoe Arnold looks at the latest unnecessary product mums are being told they can’t live without. There’s a lot of stuff you don’t need when you have a baby. A LOT of stuff, that you think you need, but really truly do not. Like a […]

Elton John and David Furnish have announced the arrival of their second child, a boy called Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John.

Kate Middleton has announced she is expecting her first child with Prince William. The palace confirmed the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant in a statement released earlier today. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby,” the palace said in […]

Exciting baby news from Sir Elton John and his David Furnish, who are expecting their second child with the help of a surrogate mother, has made for celebratory headlines and prompted an outpouring of gushing messages of congratulations. But not everyone is happy about the famous couple’s decision welcome another child into their family via […]

The arrival of a new baby is always a reason to celebrate, but for iconic Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan, the birth of her baby boy has brought a joyous end to a long journey. The 47-year-old gave birth to a much longed for healthy baby boy, Hunter Desmond David Dinnigan Cocks, and the Royal […]

Nine newsreader andAustralian Women’s Weeklybook reviewer Leila McKinnon has given birth to her first child. Leila and her husband Nine CEO David Gyngell welcomed Edmund “Ted” McKinnon Gyngell into the world at around 2am this morning. The newest addition to McKinnon Gyngell clan is a 51cm, 3.018kg, healthy baby boy who arrived at a tense […]

Adele is reported to be 'ecstatic' following the birth of her first child.

Knowing the odds of falling pregnant after a certain age, it is remarkable enough for a 45-year-old woman to be carrying a child. For US woman Angie Stockton, her pregnancy was even more unusual. Twenty six years after last giving birth, the grandmother gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Saturday, only this time […]

Circumcision has fallen from favour in Australia recent years but a new study suggests it could help protect baby boys from an array of diseases and infections. The surgical removal of the foreskin of newborn boys has been fiercely debated among parents and medical professionals for decades. Until recently, popular opinion deemed circumcision at best […]

It’s been a big year for the Rudd family. With Kevin Rudd and Thérèse Rein’s son Nicholas’ wedding in April, and the birth of their first granddaughter to daughter Jessica in May, beaming new grandmother Thérèse struggles to even recall the tough times that befell them earlier in the year. “When did we take a […]

Babies who are fed whenever they are hungry have higher IQs than those who are fed on a schedule, a new study has found. The research — published in the European Journal of Public Health — suggests a significant difference in the mental abilities of “demand-fed” and “schedule-fed” babies. Related: Should military mums be allowed […]

Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne have four children between them so it's perhaps not surprising they aren't planning any more.

Journalist Tracey Spicer recalls the terrifying day her three-month-old son fell headfirst onto her hardwood floor. It’s the most wonderful time of your life. But it can also be the most fearful. Caring for a baby is equal parts exhilaration and trepidation. Am I doing the right thing? What if something happens? Where’s the rule […]

A mother whose son was born without eyes due to an extreme form of cleft palate has made an emotional video tribute to the baby, saying he is the love of her life. Lacey Buchanan’s one-year-old son Christian was born with Tessier cleft, a rare condition that saw him born without a palate or eyes. […]

Alicia Silverstone has defended her controversial “mouth-to-mouth” method of feeding her 11-month-old son, saying it “makes me laugh”. Alicia, 35, was widely condemned when she posted a Youtube video of herself chewing son Bear Blu’s food before passing it from her mouth to his. Related: Is it ever okay to tell your child they’re fat? […]

The Celebrity Apprentice was a tough gig, but it was a mere warm-up to Shane Crawford’s next job. Sue Smethurst discovers the family man behind the television and footy star. Behind the scenes of the boardroom bust-ups and charity challenges of last year’s hit TV series The Celebrity Apprentice, Shane Crawford was secretly preparing for […]

Beyonce Knowles has given birth to her first child, a daughter named Blue Ivy Carter.

Diagnosed with breast cancer a day before giving birth, TV reporter Sally Obermeder is now in the fight for her life. Any mother knows the rush of bringing another life into the world. No matter the circumstances leading up to it, or the things that transpire after it, nothing can alter the purity of that […]

Women often talk about their desire to have a little girl and some go to extreme lengths to make it happen. Jolanda Waskito was the opposite; she wanted a boy. When she set out to understand why she felt this way, the answer was surprising. I was 34 when my husband and I decided it […]

The cover of New York Magazine this month features a naked, pregnant, 50+ woman under the coverline: is she too old for this? Further down, the story asks: is there anything wrong with being 53 and pregnant? Related: I had a baby at 50 – without IVF The story taps into the controversy over older […]

Sperm donation is often seen as a gift to thousands of infertile couples, who find joy and completion in a child that might not otherwise exist. But their children sometimes find that joy bound with longing, loss and lifelong confusion about their true identity. Narelle Grech knows the details by heart: his code name is […]

The focus on fertility has created a worldwide panic — and that panic is being exploited by advertising companies, writes Jordan Baker. This month, New York Magazine features a naked, wrinkled, 60-plus pregnant woman on its cover, asking: is she just too old for this? The grey-haired woman stares at the camera, with an expression […]

The jury remains out on the exact causes of autism, although most experts agree that inherited tendencies play a significant role, including the presence of a genetic variation which upsets the mother’s ability to correctly utilise folic acid, which is essential for correct foetal development. The finger has also been pointed at a variety of […]

Childbirth is a miraculous thing, but would you like to see it on television? If not, keep the remote handy tonight because a Sydney fertility clinic is launching a new ad that features a real woman giving birth. The advertisement for Genea, formerly Sydney IVF, shows a New Zealand woman giving birth to her fourth […]

Beyoncé Knowles announced she “had a surprise” before showing off her baby bump on the red carpet of the 2011 VMA Awards. The 29 year old, who is married to rapper Jay-Z, arrived at the awards show wearing a long red dress and carefully held her bump. Inside, the singer performed her new single Love […]

Beyoncé Knowles caused a showbiz sensation this week when she announced she was pregnant on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. The 29-year-old singer cradled her small baby bump, telling photographers, “I have a surprise!” It will be Beyoncé’s first child with husband Jay-Z. This year has seen a […]

Pregnant women spend months agonising over whether to return to work or stay at home once they have given birth but one Hollywood actress has had the decision made for her. Hilary Duff has reportedly been dropped from her latest movie because she is pregnant. Related: Should you tell your daughter she’s beautiful The 23-year-old […]

Victoria Beckham has tweeted another intimate photo of her husband David cuddling their new daughter Harper. “I took this beautiful picture and wanted to share it with you, baby Harper cuddling Daddy!” Victoria wrote on her Twitter feed. Related: Beckhams introduce baby Harper to the world Harper is David and Victoria’s fourth child and only […]

David and Victoria Beckham have uploaded pictures of themselves cradling their newborn daughter onto the internet. The couple welcomed their fourth child, and only daughter, Harper Seven in Los Angeles last week. They have gushed about their new arrival on their social networking pages, and yesterday introduced her to the world in two black and […]

After years of male domination, the Beckham household finally has another female, with baby Harper Seven joining the brood on Sunday. Although David is thrilled to have a daughter, he was quick to grab the chance for a boys’ night out with his three sons on Monday, just one day after the baby was born. […]

Victoria Beckham has given birth to a baby girl named Harper Seven Beckham. The 37-year-old former Spice Girl delivered the baby by planned caesarean section at Los Angeles’ Cedars Sinai Medical Center yesterday morning. In pictures: Royal baby countdown Her husband David announced the news on his Facebook page last night. “I am so proud […]

Tara Brown says she is a lucky woman. Not only has she created a stellar career as one of TV’s most successful reporters, but she’s managed to keep the best part until last — becoming a mother again in her 40s. As a 60 Minutes reporter, Tara Brown has faced illness, fatigue and all manner […]

According to Australia’s Infertility Network, 15 percent of couples have difficulty starting a family. Alternative approaches counsel patients to restore balance to mind and body prior to conception, which is something many women desperate for a baby find difficult. “If I had to describe a typical patient,” says natural fertility expert Francesca Naish, “she would […]

The newest members of Denmark’s royal family have posed for official portraits, just seven weeks after their birth. Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Princess Mary welcomed the baby boy and girl at Copenhagen’s University Hospital on January 8. The babies were photographed leaving the hospital six days later in the arms of their parents […]

Victoria Beckham has denied she has found out the sex of her unborn baby. The 36-year-old former Spice Girls singer is currently expecting her fourth child with her football player husband, David. The couple already have three sons, Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and five-year-old Cruz, and have repeatedly discussed their desire for a baby girl. […]

The happy couple have a final fling without the kids before making their dream of a baby together a reality. One year ago, Glenn McGrath used his 40th birthday to officially introduce the new love of his life, Sara Leonardi, to family and close friends during a lavish party at his Cronulla home in Sydney’s […]

Sir Elton John has officially been named the biological father of his first son, Zachary, after it was discovered his name appears on his son’s birth certificate. The birth certificate confirmation ends speculation as to whether he or his husband of six years, David Furnish, was the biological father. The couple’s son was born via […]

Celine Dion has spoken publicly for the first time since giving birth to twin boys, revealing she was having triplets but one baby didn’t survive. Speaking to Canada’s Hello! magazine, the 42-year-old said she still thinks of a third son who didn’t survive the pregnancy. “One little baby decided to step back to help the […]

John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are determined to have another child, in the wake of their son Jett’s tragic passing 18 months ago. Amid rumours she is already pregnant, sources close to the couple confirm they have been looking into having a baby, despite Kelly – who is 47 – being well past the […]

The baggy pants and loose-fitted shirts can no longer hide the fact Bec Hewitt is expecting her third baby, writes Dylan Howard.. The first signs were apparent as early as February, when Woman’s Day spotted the normally svelte Bec Hewitt with a telltale bump on a shopping trip with the kids. Hubby Lleyton was sweating […]

Millions viewed the chilling moment when Saurish Verma’s pram rolled under a train. Six months on, Jill Fraser helps celebrate his first birthday. Birthday boy Saurish Verma wobbles around the room excitedly, taking tentative steps towards his pile of new toys and looking up at the brightly coloured balloons in amazement. For his mum Shweta […]

The multi-talented Natalie Bassingthwaighte hopes to be half the mum her mother and grandmother have been, she tells Lucy Chesterton. Natalie Bassingthwaighte already has many tender memories of Mother’s Day, but this year she has an extra reason to celebrate – she is about to become a mum herself. “It’s almost like my own first […]

In an exclusive interview, the star reveals the secret she kept during the toughest months of her life: she’s become a proud new mum by J.D. Heyman and Alexis Chiu. Sandra Bullock has been the subject of many headlines lately, but today there’s only one newsflash she cares about. “Louis rolled over—twice!” she gushes on […]

Glenn McGrath’s new love, Sara Leonardi, tells Jonica Bray why they want children…soon. She’s only 28, but her relationship with cricket great Glenn McGrath means Sara Leonardi has walked into a ready-made family – and she can’t wait to add to it. Sara has quickly become part of the McGrath household, made up of Glenn […]

Greg Page has found his smile again, he tells Jacqui Lang, thanks to two of the girls in his life. Meet the two lovely females who’ve put the spring back in the step of former Wiggle Greg Page: beloved new wife Vanessa, and adorable baby daughter Lara. For the first time, a very private Greg […]

Four years ago Renae Berry should have been the happiest she’d ever been. An in-demand musical theatre star and actress, she had the world at her feet and one of Australia’s most popular actors – Underbelly and Rush star Rodger Corser – on her arm. Then she received the news nobody wants to hear. And […]