The proportion of births to mothers aged under 25 years in 2025 reached a record low of 1 in 7 births, half of what it was a generation ago, according to data released by Stats NZ today.

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The median age of women giving birth in Aotearoa New Zealand has reached 31.5 years in 2024, according to data released by Stats NZ today.

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In 2023, New Zealand experienced a natural increase of 19,071 more births than deaths, marking the lowest annual figure since 1943, when the margin stood at 17,562, according to data unveiled by Stats NZ.

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An online survey conducted by Good Health magazine, to establish New Zealand women's views on fertility, has revealed some surprising results*.

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There were 62,260 live births registered in the September 2011 year, Statistics New Zealand said today.

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A pilot University of Otago study investigating factors that contribute to birth satisfaction for first time New Zealand mothers has led to a bigger nationwide study examining how birth preparation impacts on birth satisfaction.

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During the first week of August over 170 countries worldwide will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week.

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Plunket's latest figures on breastfeeding indicate a steady increase in breastfeeding rates over the last 10 years.

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Following Plunket’s announcement last week of plans to pilot an innovative new information system called PlunketPlus, there has been speculation around the demise of the ‘Plunket book’.

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Did you know that almost every exercise you do affects your pelvic floor? And that some exercises can actually harm these muscles, leading to bladder or bowel control problems? Women are bombarded with increasing media pressure to regain their pre-baby figure, which often results in women returning to intense exercise too soon and ending up with problems.

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A ground-breaking study of women who have given birth in New Zealand, Scotland and England, has found the strongest evidence yet that having caesarean sections does not always protect women from the common and often distressing after-effect of urinary or faecal incontinence.

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Co-leader of the Maori Party Tariana Turia is championing the cause of breast-feeding as the best nutritional start for all babies.

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A graphic DVD showing the affects of Shaken Baby Syndrome, which will be shown to every mother who gives birth in Auckland from July, has been welcomed by Plunket.

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New Zealand’s largest WellChild provider hopes the latest Budget will increase community support for families.

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On 12 May, the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, it’s time to celebrate nurses around the world through International Nurses Day.

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Labour backs support for mothers and babies, but is worried that other health services may be cut to pay for yesterday’s announcement, by Health Minister Tony Ryall, Maternal Health spokesperson Steve Chadwick said today.

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The Government today announced new initiatives for maternity services and to help new mothers and their babies.

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New Zealand’s largest WellChild provider welcomes the Government’s announcement today of an additional $21.3 million over four years to support first time families with new babies.

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Nelson — Some need car seats, some have questions regarding their child’s behaviour and wellbeing, some just want to talk about what they have been through.

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Christchurch — While normal services remain suspended in Christchurch, Plunket is working with a number of other organisations to provide as many services as possible.

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  There were 63,900 live births registered in the December 2010 year, Statistics New Zealand said today.

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The office of Births, Deaths and Marriages of the Department of Internal Affairs today released the list of the most popular baby names registered in 2010.

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