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…)...
Category: Healthy pregnancy
Do Waters Break More Commonly At Night?
Most of what movies tell you is incorrect—at least when it comes to pregnancy and labour. Going into labour is very rarely as dramatically swift as celluloid, and waters almost never break in the mi...
I’m Pregnant: Can I Swim in Chlorinated Pools?
If you’re expecting, is it safe to swim in water treated with chlorine? And what about if you swallow some of the water? (more…)...
Can This Smoothie Boost Your Fertility?
According to a new study, smoothies aren't just a food fad with surprising staying power; they could also help couples conceive - provided both the wannabe mum and dad are downing the drink. (mor...
Perfect for Pregnancy Pesto Recipe!
Pregnancy is one of those times when you'll probably feel the least inclined to slave away in the kitchen -- but it's also the time when you need to be focusing on your nutrition as a matter of prio...
The Pregnancy Supplement that Could Reduce High Blood Pressure Risk in Childhood
Boosting foetal brain development and protecting against neural tube defects, folic acid is recommended as the number one supplement for all mums-to-be; now a new study finds that it could also prove ...
Pregnancy Diet Plays a Big Part in Children’s Later Health
Sticking to a healthy diet during pregnancy is not just about ensuring your baby develops well inside the womb; your food choices can impact the health and eating habits of your child way beyond po...
Sleep More to Slash Your Gestational Diabetes Risk, says Study
Catching zzz's isn't always easy whilst pregnant; perpetually bursting bladder, night sweats, a bump in the way of every comfortable position...Mission Near-Impossible. (more…)...
Top 5 Tips for Taking Beautiful Pregnancy Photos
Many of us feel less than our best when pregnant. Perpetually sweaty and uncomfortable, our 'glowing' visage blotched with brown spots, and every move restricted by an unwieldy, Mr. Blobby-esque physi...
Exercise During Pregnancy: When, Why and How
I'm gonna be honest, here. It's awesome that the trend for celebrating real women's bodies, particularly post-birth, is catching on. It truly is. And nobody needs a self-esteem boost quite like an exh...
