A birth plan is a way of letting the people who will be looking after you during labour and birth know the things you’d like to happen. This can include anything from the type of pain control you wa...
Category: Pregnancy advice
How to deal with unwanted parenting ‘advice’
When you become a parent for the first time, in among the joy and excitement of this amazing new chapter in your life comes advice from others who’ve already been there, done it and got the t-shirt....
Overcoming the Fear of a C-Section
It’s normal to be apprehensive about the thought of any surgery and, for many mothers-to-be, the prospect of having a caesarean can be really worrying. Sometimes this is an elected procedure, for va...
Fitness and Exercise During Pregnancy
Depending on your level of fitness and your exercise regime before you became pregnant, exercise during pregnancy can help you stay in shape, lift your mood and prepare your body for labour. (more...
Newborns: What to Expect
The newborn phase is a magical one; its quirks not always what you’d expect from babyhood. Here’s how those first few special weeks are likely to unfold. (more…)...
Can I Take Painkillers in Pregnancy?
Aches and pains can attend pregnancy—migraines, loosened joints, etc.—but just because they’re expected, does that mean you should suffer through them? (more…)...
Midwives Write Their Own Birthplans—Here’s What They Want
Generally, we rely on the experts for advice, right? So why should writing up a birth plan be any different? Check out what eight registered midwives listed as their top priorities during labour and d...
The First Signs of Labour
It’s the topic foremost in your mind as your due date approaches—how will you know when baby is ready for the big reveal? Here are the top signs you should grab that hospital bag. (more&hellip...
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…)...
Back Pain in Early Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Back pain while pregnant is fairly common, and usually nothing to worry about. Here are the facts. (more…)...
