Pregnancy

Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about pets and pregnancy. Audio

Maternal mental health is another one of those hidden "women's issues" that we don't talk about enough. Now it's in the spotlight for the most awful of reasons.  Audio

We like to think we're pretty progressive, but can New Zealand do more to support parents in the workplace? Audio

Women forced to give birth overseas because they couldn't get an MIQ spot late last year, say its abhorrent to learn that at that time, health officials thought MIQ wasn't justified.

It follows an… Audio

Not letting Covid-19 rip through our communities has left New Zealand in a privileged position compared to England and many other countries, says London-based Kiwi doctor Will Rush. Rush is an… Audio

There's nothing new about being shattered during pregnancy and we all know why - or do we? New research from Otago University has looked at the hormone prolactin - which is critical for milk… Audio

Human fathers put more time and energy into rearing their offspring than most other mammalian dads. Dr Lee Gettler is an anthropologist who focuses on fathering and the biology of fatherhood. He's… Audio

Folic acid will be added to bread in New Zealand to reduce serious conditions like spina bifida in babies.

The policy makes it compulsory for the B vitamin to be added to all non-organic bread-making… Audio

New Zealander Gary McLean is an international authority on coronaviruses. Professor McLean is with us to look at Long Covid, the vaccine rollouts, and the fact that Covid sticks around the body longer… Audio

When Dr Carrie Barber had her first child she went into labour pre-term ... the trauma of that coming after two miscarriages. She felt like a failed mother at the time, and blamed herself. Thirteen… Audio

Too much coffee during pregnancy could lead to kids having behavioural issues later in life. That's the  takeaway from a new study which found that caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change… Audio

The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee releases its 14th annual report this morning, looking at how New Zealand is tracking with deaths of mothers and babies and recommending changes in… Audio

Diseases transmitted by cats costs the Australian economy more than A$6 billion annually. This news is bad for New Zealand, too, with 45% of Kiwi households having at least one cat. Professor Sarah… Audio

Sleeping better in pregnancy - a guide to sleep health for NZ Women is the latest research from Massey University's internationally renowned Sleep/Wake Research Centre. It's a trimester-by-trimester… Audio

Professor Stephanie Coontz recently wrote an opinion piece saying "many different-sex couples would have happier and more satisfying marriages if they took a few lessons from their same-sex… Audio

Pregnancy can be a bumpy ride for new mums-to-be for any number of reasons. Beyond the Bump has been written by clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd and is aimed at helping women with the transition… Audio