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• Breastfeeding: Who said it was easy?
  Like many women, Callista Cooper spent her pregnancy thinking about childbirth. But to her surprise she found her labour much less challenging than breastfeeding.
  Health: Your Stories 06 May 2010
• My son was still born
  Having a baby changes you forever. But what happens when that baby is stillborn? Melinda Hickin shares her story.
  Health: Your Stories 28 January 2010
• Listeria and the not-so-healthy salad lunch
  A recent food poisoning outbreak highlights the risk of consuming ready-to-eat foods, particularly for pregnant women.
  Health: The Pulse 03 September 2009
• My eager baby: Rosie's early arrival
  When Luise Straker's daughter Rosie was born 11 weeks early there were no 'giddy, joyous scenes', but her family's journey wasn't a tragedy.
  Health: Your Stories 24 June 2009
• Breastfeeding advice: is it too strict?
  New mothers are bombarded with advice on what is and isn't safe, but some experts argue important breastfeeding messages are often obscured by overly cautious advice.
  Health: The Pulse 28 May 2009
• Pregnancy weight gain: How much is safe?
  Extra body fat is expected when you're expecting. But if you're overweight already, you may need to manage your weight gain carefully, new research suggests.
  Health: The Pulse 14 May 2009

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