What foods are safe and unsafe to eat while pregnant this Christmas?
Christmas is usually associated with lots of fun and festive foods that you can’t wait to feast on – unless you are pregnant, that is... While we aren’t going to tell you a big list of what you can’t eat (as we are sure you are well versed…
A guide to surviving your newborn baby’s first Christmas
While your newborn baby’s first Christmas is an exciting time for creating memories, it is also normal to have ‘butterflies’ in your stomach wondering how your baby will settle after being cuddled by so many relatives. This is especially…
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy. Characterised by glucose intolerance of varying severity, GDM develops or is first recognised mostly in the second or third trimesters (Nankervis…
Eating for Two? Your Guide to Nutrition in Pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy needs a healthy body, and the best way to achieve this is by making sure you’re eating well. Ideally, you should start putting healthy habits into practice as soon as you start planning to become pregnant.
What to Expect at your First Prenatal Appointment
Your first prenatal appointment can be an exciting and anxious time. To help demystify the process, we’ve given you the lowdown on what to expect at your first appointment, and some of our tips for how to prepare.
Travel in Pregnancy
Whether you’re going on an overseas holiday, going to visit loved ones, or simply planning one last hurrah (otherwise known as a “babymoon”), you must be well prepared when travelling during pregnancy. Here are some tips on travelling…
The importance of safe sleep and sleep routines
With lots of well-meaning advice and guidance about baby sleep and routines it can be hard to know what to follow. If you’re a new parent wondering what the best practice advice is, we’ve put together a simple guide to help you out and…
Dealing with Fatigue and Faintness During Pregnancy
Along with many benefits, pregnancy can also come with many discomforts thanks to the huge amount of hormonal changes occurring in the body. Feeling hotter, more tired, and a bit faint through pregnancy is a common issue. We’ll expand on…
Know your baby’s movements in pregnancy
When you’re expecting a baby, the feel of your baby’s first movements is not only exciting; it also lets you know your baby is alive and well. Each baby is unique, so it is important to get to know your baby’s movements and patterns…
How Superfoods Can Benefit You and Your Unborn Baby
Many cultures around the world, for centuries, have known the benefits of eating certain foods for not only a healthy lifestyle but also to assist with recovery of illness and disease. In today’s busy time-poor society, with the instant…
What is a TENS machine in labour?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a form of non-invasive pain relief without medicine (non pharmacological) and can be used to assist with the pain in labour, provided the pregnancy has reached 37 weeks’ gestation. All…