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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Tag: Pregnancy
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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Hot Water Bottles in Pregnancy: Are They Safe?
Not only are hot water bottles a staple to survive the wintry season, they are also pretty indispensable for warding off aches and pains. But are they safe to use when you’re expecting?
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6 Must-Eat Foods When You’re Expecting
Boosting your nutrition while pregnant is essential to keep you and your baby healthy. But it can feel like hard work figuring out just what you should eat when there are so many caveats for what yo...
Can Hynobirthing Help Labour?
There’s plenty of pain management options for labour—but hypnobirthing is one of the most popular. How does it work?
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Rhesus Negative: Now What?
At your booking appointment with your midwife, your blood will be tested to determine your ‘rhesus status’. If the results are rhesus negative, there’ll be further steps your medical team will t...
Emergency C-Sections: What to Expect
An emergency c-section may put a serious spanner in your birth plan, but it’s a common procedure, nonetheless. Here’s what to expect if your labour heads in this direction.
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Induction: What is It Really Like?
If you’ve been told you need to be induced, your medical professionals have likely explained the very routine nature of the process, and that there’s nothing to be concerned about. While both are ...
Perfect Pink Preggo Mocktail!
Being pregnant need not mean you have to turn down the sundowners—mix up this sparkling, seasonal (and pink!) fruity mocktail to match the best of ‘em.
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