You may have come up with a creative way to tell your partner you’re pregnant. A way to celebrate together perhaps. Another exciting celebration to look forward to as the expectant mother is the baby shower! Whether you organise it yourself or have a wonderful friend to do it for you, it’s a pretty exciting …
When you see the positive result on the pregnancy test, your mind likely goes into overdrive. You’re going to be thinking about all sorts of things, but you might then be blindsided by all the fights that are about to start happening. You could soon find yourself arguing with your partner about money, baby names, …
You might wonder when a good time to stop working out is when pregnant, but what about other routines and habits? It’s still unknown what the exact health benefits or complications of light drinking while pregnant are. Depending on the country you are in you will likely find varying information about whether or not it’s …
Everyone exercises to varying degrees, and, no less, expectant mothers. Each woman chooses to stop exercising at a different point during their pregnancy, as it feels right to her. You may feel pretty great throughout or you may experience crippling nausea at different stages of your pregnancy. There are many benefits of exercising while pregnant …
A baby shower is one of the most enjoyable ways to celebrate the coming of an additional family member. But when do you really need to prepare and send shower invitations if you’re tasked with organizing this monumental event? Firstly, you need to wait until the mother is about six or seven months pregnant before …
Changes are constant during pregnancy. From your growing baby bump through to your body temperature, it seems nothing stays the same in this time of flux. Your relationship may be changing during this crazy time, or you may find you are experiencing all sorts of new things like new hair growth or a dry mouth. …
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If you’re pregnant, you don’t need us telling you that your body is going through some dramatic changes. Every day, something new seems to crop up, whether it’s the onset of morning sickness, feeling unusually cold during pregnancy, fighting with your partner, or an inexplicably dry mouth. With your hormones all over the place, a …
You could have a number of things going on that you’ve not previously experienced – weight gain or loss, dry mouth, nausea, aches and pains – the list goes on. The concept of actually losing weight during pregnancy might seem absurd, but it’s actually surprisingly common, especially during the first trimester. We’ll explore today some …
When you get a positive pregnancy test, it’s likely going to be one of the most exciting things you will ever experience. Down the track, you’ve got a lot of wonderful things to look forward to, as well as some of the usual challenges. These could be anything from baby shower ideas, changes in your …
If you’re wondering whether it’s safe to continue to carry a toddler while you’re pregnant, the answer is a qualified “Yes.” As with all aspects of pregnancy, you should always speak at length with your healthcare provider about anything giving you cause for concern. While you can get general advice from friends and family or …
If you’re feeling nauseous during pregnancy, this is perfectly normal and affects more than three-quarters of all expectant mothers. It would be more accurate to say that nausea first makes itself known as one of the early signs of pregnancy, but there’s some good news. Nausea usually subsides throughout the first trimester then stops completely. …
As all mothers are acutely aware, pregnancy brings about a host of changes in a woman’s body. We’re not talking here merely of the bulging size of the belly. Hormones will also cause havoc inside the body that can often make pregnant mums stressed and confused. Along with that growing stomach and the baby inside …
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While pregnancy is not the time to kickstart a new exercise regime, you might be wondering how you can maintain your existing fitness program if you already work out. It’s tough when it comes to stomach work since sticking to the same abs exercises you did before you fell pregnant is just not practical. Your …
Miscarriage. The word sends shivers down your spine, and before, it was all too easy to think it would never happen to you. Sadly, miscarriage in Australia is far more common than you might imagine. A shocking one in four pregnancies ends this way, with over 100,000 Australian families affected. This subject is so tough …
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As with all aspects of pregnancy-related paraphernalia, you’ll be faced with an array of choices when it comes to kitting yourself out with a breast pump. You might even receive one at a baby shower or as a gift! However, this is usually a piece of equipment that the expectant mother may prefer to investigate …
