Pregnancy & Birth

The Kiwi style queen opens up about her difficult journey to motherhood

Kimberley Crossman and hubby Tom Walsh celebrated their first wedding anniversary with some heartwarming news, announcing they’re pregnant again after a heartbreaking miscarriage. Speaking to Woman’s Day from Glenorchy’s Kinloch Wilderness Retreat, where they tied the knot, the former Shortland Street star, 34, says, “The outpouring of love from everyone, especially those who know what […]

Congratulations to the happy family!

This Hawke’s Bay new mum was released from hospital just in time to say ‘I do’

The reality TV champs introduce their gorgeous daughter

The royal mum shows off her ‘perfect’ little princess

The TrueBliss singer has an adorable new addition to her girl gang

The couple’s second baby boy arrived in record time

Two kids under two should be a breeze compared to the reality reno show, right?

We look back on the most notable arrivals of 2024

After gruelling years of IVF, the broadcaster is shocked and delighted to be expecting a second child

Despite a traumatic birth, the couple would happily do it all again

After a terrifying operation in early pregnancy, the actress is looking forward to her next phase of life

The incredible journeys of making baby dreams come true

As she awaits the arrival of baby number two, The Hits radio star opens up about marriage, motherhood and making peace with the madness of the media world

As she plans her big day, the actress reveals she’s expecting her second child

Introducing their son Hiwa, proud fathers Frankie and Rāwā reveal their tricky journey to starting a family

After a tough start to motherhood, the foodie tells how she reclaimed her life

The couple are besotted with their precious bundle of joy

It was love at first sight for the beloved TV star.

After playing an expectant couple on screen, Trae and Sepelini are now proud parents to a beautiful little girl

The couple faces a harrowing time after their longed-for baby’s birth

Following a disappointing Olympics, the shot put champ reveals he and his wife Dana are expecting

The Te Puke gym owner refused to let a devastating accident stop her from becoming a mother

Rosa and Margo have a new cookbook and bundle of joy on the way

With Fiona’s generous help, Penny is now a mum

The Billy T Award winner turns parenting into comedy gold as she prepares for a second baby

The star couple had almost given up on their dreams of expanding their family when the TV presenter fell pregnant

She’s been taking some time out in recent months, but Margot Robbie is about to take on her biggest role yet – as a mother! The Aussie actress showed off her growing baby bump while on holiday with husband Tom Ackerley, 34, in Lake Como, Italy, with friends confirming they’re “over the moon” to be […]

The mum’s morning sickness was so extreme, she was hospitalised 20 times

After a dramatic birth that almost broke her, the Celebrity Treasure Island favourite introduces her beautiful wee boy

The MAFS NZ star introduces the new addition to her family and reflects on her time on reality TV

The maternity carer wants more pregnant mums to have the traditional Māori birth experience

The actress and her fiancé Jono introduce the gorgeous little girl who’s brought them closer

When she had trouble breastfeeding, she found a solution that’s got mums pumped

Gifts to mark the beginning of their new motherhood journey

Paul Henry’s daughter shares her fertility journey that’s ended in a fairytale

The TV star was thrilled her little one’s arrival went to plan, with 30 loved ones sharing the big moment

In her own words, broadcaster Nadine Higgins describes how overwhelmed and grateful she is to have her son after years of trying to conceive

The radio host headed to a Taylor Swift concert three weeks before his son is due, but wife Hanna insists there’s no Bad Blood

The Sky Sport presenter discovered she was pregnant days before heading overseas to cover the Rugby World Cup

After years of IVF and two ectopic pregnancies, the rugby great is delighted to be a mum-of-two

Cancer free, the brave mum can finally enjoy life with her girl

Faced with a speedy delivery, Amelia and Shadon took control

The basketball star and her rugby-pro partner are chasing their sporting dreams while raising a family

The pair are thrilled to be experiencing this double blessing together

After a devastating miscarriage, TV star Serena and her hubby Atoni can’t wait to meet their baby girl.

Counting down the days until baby arrives, the Hawke’s Bay cricketer reveals how his family is bouncing back from Cyclone Gabrielle

The retired captain is expecting another miracle baby after one of the most tumultuous years of her life

After a medical mystery, the former Shortland Street star never imagined she’d fall pregnant so easily!

The rugby star and her hubby James are over the moon about becoming a family of three

Three's a charm!

In her own words, Shortland Street star Rebekah Randell, 30, reveals her delight at being pregnant again after a devastating miscarriage

After a romantic proposal, sporty couple Tyrell and Kalani are expecting a girl

Rotorua’s Tania Tapsell is overjoyed motherhood is also on the agenda

Seven Sharp’s Te Rauhiringa tells how some people might see her birth plan as ‘radical’

The Black Sticks favourite and All Black legend have welcomed their third daughter

The Celebrity Treasure Island fave has welcomed her second child

After trying to conceive in three different countries, Kaiora and Francis’ family dream was created right here at home!

The Casketeers' stars are celebrating the impending arrival of baby number seven

The broadcaster’s so smitten with Iggy, she already wants another

''Spreading some good cheer at this time.''

A shopping trip and a bout of ‘food poisoning’ both resulted in two unbelievable surprises...

The US pop star sparked pregnancy rumours earlier today when she posted a teaser of the video which seemed to show her cradling her belly.

"Doctors told me that 2020 would be the year that I might die," Ashleigh Lilley explains, after doctors in 2015 estimated she only had five years to live. "Now it's become the year I'll give birth!"

While the Newshub presenter's pregnancy had been relatively straight-forward, wee Busby's arrival was anything but.

It was a case of mutual adoration when TJ and John were reunited for an interview about TJ's exciting baby news.

Vaha and Tai celebrate their love feeling blessed that one of their triplets survived a complicated pregnancy.

Congratulations to the family of six!

The couple tied the knot twice last year - the first in Las Vegas and the second in the south of France.

''Welcome to the world Rahiti."

"Kiwi baby coming soon," she has said.

Newshub reporter Janika is refreshingly honest about the struggles that came with new parenthood but she says despite the challenges, it's all been worth it.

''I knew virtual reality was being used in a variety of acute pain settings, so I thought it could work well in a labour and birth setting,'' says Lorna Massov.

Congratulations Hayley!

Jessica was smitten as soon as she locked eyes with her baby daughter. ''It is a blessing to have her and I'm constantly struck by how lucky we are. She's wonderful.''

''It really is a love like nothing else and I am so grateful.''

With a stroke of luck, the gold medal winning rower just made it to the birth of baby Phoebe.

William Battle's admiration for his wife has touched many.

''It’s all been the most special experience.''

Congratulations to the smitten new mum and dad!

''Becoming a mum has made me realise there's certainly more to life than work. I've never felt a happiness like it.''

''One foot in front of the other...now I begin the healing journey," she says.

The unflappable Silver Fern felt helpless watching over Sebastian as he lay in NICU. But now that he's out of the woods, they're off to start a new life in Italy.

Coping with the demands of her job while heavily pregnant wasn't easy at times, but TVNZ's political editor was determined to prove a point.

First-time mum Samantha Howard is struggling to come to terms with what happened to her. ''It felt like I was being butchered.''

And he's adorable!

''You complete us,'' the new mum says.

Welcome to the world Max Valentine!

''Sometimes I really don’t think I deserve all the blessings I’ve received in my life.''

''He's a determined, snuffly, beautiful wee boy & we love him to pieces," the Newshub presenter has said.

The mother of four has joked that she already looks six months pregnant. (She doesn't!)

And Art even got to deliver him!

Sam Hayes, Melissa Chan-Green, Janika ter Ellen and Susie Nordqvist can barely contain their excitement.

The countdown is on. At 39 weeks pregnant Matilda Green is ready and waiting for the arrival of her and husband Art Green's first child.

The international model is known for encouraging women to embrace their bodies and, again, she has not let us down.

The Newshub presenter says the occasion was filled with love.

Anna and husband Mike Gilliespie could not be happier!

Cathrine and her rugby player husband Jim are making it work, despite the difficulty of him living half a world away.

If you have to move wait until later in your pregnancy, researchers suggest.