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...
Category: Pregnancy advice
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?
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Everything Suddenly a Bit Whiffy? You Could be Pregnant
Anecdotally, a heightened sense of smell seems to point to a baby brewing—but is this fact? And if it is, why does it happen?
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Talking to Your Bump—What Are the Benefits?
About halfway through your pregnancy, your baby begins to pick up your voice. This obviously has the effect of familiarising her with the sound of Mum—but does the benefit go beyond, especially if y...
When Will My Baby Belly Show?
Of course the first positive test, and then that momentous first ultrasound, is proof of something miraculous, but we can’t help but want something more visible to secure the fact that our babes are...
Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy: Here are the Facts
If you’re diagnosed with iron deficiency while expecting, don’t panic. The condition is common in pregnancy, and is straightforward to treat.
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Healthy Latte for Preggie Mummies
If you’re a coffee shop junkie pregnancy can be hard-going; but just because caffeine is rationed doesn’t mean a delicious latte is off the menu. Try this gorgeous make-at-home cuppa that’s both...
When Will I Feel the First Kick?
The first kick is the biggest moment after finding out you’re preggers; and it can feel like forever for those little flutters to brush your fingertips—so when, when does it happen?
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Stretch Marks: Can I Prevent Them?
Pregnancy loves to leave some enduring sign of your baby’s time in-utero; stretch marks, especially. But is it guaranteed you’ll get them? And if you do, are they forever?
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Caffeine in Pregnancy: How Much Is In Your Cuppa?
Caffeine isn’t embargoed during pregnancy—but the recommended safe limit has been reduced to 200mg. Here’s how to tell exactly how much pick-me-up is in your cuppa (or chocolate!).
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