At some point during pregnancy, even though you may be tired and want to rest, you can experience a sudden need to tidy, clean and organise your home. This is what is known as ‘nesting’ and it’s...
Category: Healthy pregnancy
Choosing a birthing partner
A birthing partner is someone who will be with you during labour and birth, to give you emotional and practical support. Who you choose to be your birthing partner is entirely up to you. (more&h...
What are pregnancy cravings?
While some might think it’s a myth, many women experience cravings and urges to eat a particular type of food when they’re pregnant. It’s natural and often unpredictable what you might crave.
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Tips for getting a good night’s sleep during pregnancy
Restless nights are all too familiar for many pregnant women and can start from very early on. As your body changes, it can often cause issues when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep during pr...
Writing a Birth Plan: Is it Necessary?
So you’re in the final stretch and you’ve been asked to compose a birth plan—but do you really have to? (more…)...
The Top Four Fears Expectant Mums Face
Pregnancy is an exciting time—but if it’s your first, it’s unknown territory, too, and anxieties are also common par for the course. Here are the biggest worries for most mums-to-be—and what t...
Mums’ Tips To Healing After a C-Section
Birth, however it happens, is no small feat. C-sections, in particular, can knock your body hard—after all, it’s major surgery! Here, real-life mums who have been there, done that, and recovered, ...
Morning Sickness DIY Lollipops
When you’re expecting, taking in nutrition is paramount. But the most infamous pregnancy symptom can conspire against your best efforts to do so. Here’s one way to soothe the sickness so you can e...
5 Ways Pregnancy Tires You Out—And How to Beat ‘Em
8 out of 10 women cite exhaustion as a major side effect of their pregnancy. Here’s why you struggle for sleep, and how to boost your energy levels when expecting. (more…)...
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction: Signs and Treatment
Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), also referred to as pelvic girdle pain, is a common, although very uncomfortable, pregnancy-related condition. Here’s how to spot the signs. (more…)...
