Pregnancy
Could better sleep while pregnant solve post-natal depression?
Clare Ladyman is a PhD candidate at Massey University's Sleep/Wake Research Centre. She tells Kathryn Ryan about a study she's undertaking of 30 pregnant women to determine the impact of their sleep… Audio
The role of women an an online world which is often hostile towards them
In this second of a series of three panel discussions about contemporary feminism, Megan Whelan talks with four women actively involved with the digital world: Anna Guenther, the co-founder of Pledge… Audio
Drug linked to birth defect claims was used in NZ
One of the country's leading family planning doctors says a drug linked to birth defects was definitely marketed and prescribed as a pregnancy test in New Zealand. Audio
Anna Coddington: motherhood and music
Kim Hill talks to Auckland singer and songwriter Anna Coddington, who has been nominated for the APRA Silver Scroll four times since 2010, and is a regular collaborator on the Fly My Pretties… Audio
Food: Franjo's Kitchen
Kathryn Ryan talks to Francesca Woods who makes special biscuits which she says can help new mothers produce more milk. She gives us a recipe for Lemon, Coconut & Maple Truffles. Audio
Infertility: The club no one wants to join
For Tania Seward, infertility was a club she never dreamed she would join - least of all in her 20s. She talks about her journey, and those of others.
Pregnancy test kit investigated by Medsafe
A widely used pregnancy test kit is being investigated by Medsafe because of reports tests showed women were not pregnant, when they actually were. Audio
The Secret Life of Birth Music
In the Secret Life Of Birth Music, Yadana Saw meets the mums and midwifes, doctors and dads who push play on the soundtrack that greets the newly arrived. Audio
Air pollution link to childhood behavioural problems
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists on a US study suggesting a link between exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and later childhood behavioural problems. Also, brain cell implants that could… Audio
Women, alcohol and cancer
The UK's chief medical officer says women should drink zero alcohol. Prof Jennie Connor discusses the wisdom of this. Audio
Weight gain between pregnancies 'increases stillbirth risk'
A new study has found a mother's weight gain between pregnancies increases the risk of stillbirth and infant death. Audio
Exercise in physical and emotional endurance
Antenatal depression affects at least one in eight mothers according to research undertaken by Auckland University's, 'Growing up in New Zealand' study, while other research suggests that one in six… Video, Audio
Spectrum for 22 November 2015
Stories from mothers for whom pregnancy brought unexpected fears in a story about Perinatal depression, 'More than the Baby Blues'. Audio
HPV discovery 'could re-write obstectric text books'
Dr Noelyn Hung from the Otago Department of Pathology explains the groundbreaking research linking the HPV cervical cancer causing virus, with pregnancy complications. Audio
Number of pregnant homeless on rise but few places to go
Social workers and volunteers say the number of homeless pregnant women asking for help is rising, with some still without anywhere to live - just weeks before they're due to give birth. Audio
Midwives reject vitamin D pills for all pregnant women
The college of midwives is rejecting calls for all pregnant women to be given vitamin D supplements to prevent their babies from getting rickets. Audio
Naked Science: Paracetamol use in pregnancy
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists on a study suggesting caution over paracetamol use during pregnancy. Also a chemical extracted from the Thunder God Vine shows amazing results in helping animals… Audio
Major research into brain development in the womb
An Auckland scientist, Professor Philip Baker, has won a major grant to extend his research on predicting impaired brain development in the womb, though testing of the pregnant mother's hair. Audio
Childhood Obesity
Liggins Institute paediatrician Paul Hofman discusses childhood obesity and how exercise during pregnancy could help break the obesity cycle Audio
La Leche League Celebrate 50 Years
Last year around 27,000 new mothers had contact with the New Zealand La Leche League, a non-profit, volunteer organisation that supports breastfeeding. Monthly meetings give women a chance to share… Audio