Pregnancy Overdue Babies: What to Expect After Your Due Date Has Passed
Pregnancy is calculated as 40 weeks in length from the first day of your last period. Most births fall between the 37th and 42nd week. If your baby is overdue,...
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Pregnancy Pain Relief in Labour
Pain during labour is a central part of childbirth and everyone experiences, responds to and copes with pain differently. Labour can be a painful experience, but there are a number...
Pregnancy Preparing for a Hospital Birth
Taking a little time to think about what you’re going to need at the hospital and getting it all packed and ready means there’ll be one less thing to worry...
Pregnancy Meeting Other New Mums
Whether it’s practical advice you’re after or a chat with someone who knows what you’re going through – a regular catch-up with other new mums can be a tremendously supportive...
Pregnancy Iron Deficiency for Mums
During pregnancy, your requirements of iron increase significantly due to your increased blood volume and to help your baby’s blood system develop. Your baby will draw on your iron stores...
Pregnancy Foods to avoid during pregnancy
A healthy diet is especially important if you’re pregnant – this means choosing the right food and drinks, avoiding or limiting others and knowing how to prepare and store them safely. Foods...
Pregnancy Having Twins or More
Just found out you’re having twins? Whether you’re feeling excited or a bit overwhelmed, knowing more about what’s ahead can help you plan your pregnancy and get ready for life...
Pregnancy Pregnancy Development
A typical pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks – that’s 280 days from the first day of your last period to the date of baby’s arrival. Lots of changes are going...
Pregnancy Pregnancy Tests
From the moment you first find out you're pregnant, to the day your baby is born a range of tests will be available to you. These tests are aimed at...
Pregnancy Sex during Pregnancy
Here are some things to consider: It's possible that your interest in sex will fluctuate throughout your pregnancy As long as you are comfortable and don't have any complications, then...
Pregnancy Managing Morning Sickness
What is ‘Morning Sickness’ The symptoms of morning sickness include nausea and vomiting. Starting as early as week 4 of your pregnancy that queasy feeling of morning sickness may be...
Pregnancy Finding out you’re Pregnant
Am I pregnant? Early signs of being pregnant For many women the classic ‘missed period’ is often the first sign of being pregnant – but there are other early signs of...
