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Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 19
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 19
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 19   You are fast approaching the mid-way mark of your pregnancy, with some exciting milestones to look forward to! Your baby is about the size of a mango, weighs approximately 230g, and measures about 15cm. Gro..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 18
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 18
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 18   At 18 weeks pregnant you are in month 5 of your pregnancy – almost halfway there! Have you noticed that your appetite has increased? If so, cash in on the urge to eat, as professionals recommend that ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 17
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 17
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 17   Baby’s development at 17 weeks pregnant At 17 weeks pregnant, your baby continues to grow and in fact has increased quite dramatically in size. Baby is about as big as a pomegranate, weighing roughly ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 16
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 16
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 16   Week 16 means you are now 4 months pregnant This is a time of tremendous growth as baby is now almost half as big as he was just three weeks ago, and could weigh in at about 110g, measuring 10-13cm.  I..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 15
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 15
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 15   As your second trimester progresses, you should be feeling fitter and more energetic by the week as your bothersome symptoms abate. This is good news as now you may feel more up to the challenges of preparing ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 14
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 14
SECOND TRIMESTER WEEK 14   Congratulations! You have now officially entered the second trimester! At 14 weeks pregnant, you are in month four and have 26 weeks to go.  Does that sound daunting? It shouldn’t, because it is ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 13
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 13
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 13) WEEK 13   Week 13 is considered to be the last week of your first trimester, although professionals differ on this, and some call this week the first of the second trimester. Regardless, here’s ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 12
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 12
FIRST TRIMESTER WEEK 12   This is a big week for you and baby! This is the week you have been waiting for! Your risk of miscarriage drops significantly so you now feel happier to divulge your secret to the world.  You have..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 11
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 11
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 11   Mums-to-be often prefer to wait until the end of the first trimester before announcing their pregnancy as the risk of miscarriage drops significantly after 12 weeks. By this time you have al..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 10
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 10
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 10   Your Baby at 10 Weeks Pregnant Week 10 means you are in month 3 of your pregnancy and approaching the end of the first trimester. This may be good news for those experiencing unpleasant s..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 9
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 9
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 9   This week is a huge milestone! 9 weeks pregnant means you are entering your third month! So much has happened in such a short time. If you are feeling more than slightly overwhelmed, you c..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 8
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 8
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 8   Development Of Baby At 8 Weeks Pregnant Your foetus is still inside its amniotic sac, and the placenta is forming structures that aid in attaching it to the uterus wall. The yolk sac conti..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 7
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 7
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 7   In the early days after finding out that you are pregnant it is normal for you to experience a range of mixed emotions. You might feel surprised and confused, or even have feelings of utter ..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 6
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 6
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 6   Congratulations! All the doubt and worry and ‘am I, aren’t I’ questions have been laid to rest with the confirmation of your pregnancy. You feel that you are hugging a..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 5
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 5
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 5   At 5 weeks pregnant, you have missed your first period and are in your second month! This is the most common time for mums-to-be to discover that they are pregnant. Nervous? Excited? Te..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 4
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 4
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 4   This is an exciting week! You can probably take a home pregnancy test to check if you are pregnant! But be prepared that early urine testing with some home kits can be unreliable if ins..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 3
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 3
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 – 12) WEEK 3   Congratulations! Although you may not know it, you are pregnant! It will still be a few weeks before you can confirm this exiting news with a pregnancy test, but you have officially co..
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 1 and 2
Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 1 and 2
FIRST TRIMESTER (WEEK 1 - 12) WEEK 1 and 2 When you think you might be pregnant, or are hoping to be pregnant, you just want to soak up as much information and advice as possible. You want to know all about the changes that your body will be go..
Understanding Diastasis Recti & How To Treat It
Understanding Diastasis Recti & How To Treat It
If you have been diagnosed with Diastasis Recti, suspect that you have it, or are experiencing abdominal weakness, pain or belly bulging that doesn’t seem to be getting better after giving birth (or not!), then this is for you.   Bef..
Mum Guilt
Mum Guilt
Definition: the inevitable and natural consequence of wanting to be a good mother to our children Risk of Infection: 100%. Mother’s Guilt is REAL! And nearly all of us have experienced it Signs & Symptoms: 1.  &..
Some Unique Baby Shower Games
Some Unique Baby Shower Games
There are lots of fun and exciting things taking place at the typical baby shower, but one of the most memorable and most exciting parts of any baby shower are the games the guests get to play.  Everyone loves to play games, and the right baby s..
Pregnancy Old Wives Tales
Pregnancy Old Wives Tales
Old wive’s tales are oral traditions passed down through generations, offering advice about experiences we all share.  Some have basis in fact, but many have been proven false by modern science and medicine.  Pregnancy has no shortage..
Pain Relief in Labour
Pain Relief in Labour
When it comes to labour, the first thought on many women’s minds is, “What pain relief is available?” Some women sail through labour with ease, but for others it can be very painful and extra relief is essential. There’s a var..
Must Haves To Make The Mother-To-Be Happy
Must Haves To Make The Mother-To-Be Happy
Best Friends               As the hostess it is your responsibility to make sure that the mother-to-be is surrounded by as many well-wishers and loved ones as possible. One way to ensu..
More Than The Baby Blues: Post Natal Depression
More Than The Baby Blues: Post Natal Depression
More than 80% of new mothers will experience the Baby Blues, somewhere between the third and fifth day after giving birth. With a little bit of understanding and support, these baby blues usually pass within a few days. Symptoms that a mother is expe..
Bringing Baby Home
Bringing Baby Home
You have just given birth to a precious little bundle of joy. You are exhausted, joyful, moody and delighted all in one. If you have given birth in the hospital you will be thinking about bringing the baby home and all that entails.   ..
Satisfying Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy
Satisfying Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy
Woe to the husband who refuses to run out to the grocery late at night to satisfy his pregnant wife’s craving for ice cream! Mothers-to-be often yearn for certain type of food, and studies have indicated that it may be because the pregnant woma..
Reducing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Reducing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Stretch marks, or striae, are a type of scar formed in the elastic middle layer of the skin, the dermis. They appear as red or purplish streaks that eventually fade to a silvery white colour.  It is commonly believed that stretch marks result fr..
Pregnancy and the Older Woman
Pregnancy and the Older Woman
There is no reason why a woman in her 40s shouldn’t have a successful pregnancy. However, given the higher chance of birth defects in babies born to older women, it’s important that, health-wise, a woman starts from the best possible posi..
Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness
Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness
The nine months of pregnancy are a joyful experience for most women, but for some the nausea of pregnancy can make the first trimester almost unbearable. The good news is if you experience the nausea of pregnancy it may predict a good outcome for you..
Miscarriage: Signs and Symptoms
Miscarriage: Signs and Symptoms
The onset of a possible miscarriage is devastating. One minute you’re excitedly dreaming about names and nursery colours, the next you’re heading to the doctor for all the wrong reasons. Miscarriages are common but when the signs first ap..
Inducing Labor Naturally During Pregnancy
Inducing Labor Naturally During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can seem like an eternity for many women, and can often drag on for days or weeks past the baby’s predicted due date.  By the last couple of weeks of pregnancy, many women are looking for ways to speed things along and help get l..
Fun Baby Shower Games
Fun Baby Shower Games
Baby shower games can be just as much fun for the guests as the presents for the mom-to-be!   Whether you are the mom-to-be, the host or a guest of a baby shower you will have a lot of fun with this list of popular baby shower games to get..
Choosing a Name for Your Baby
Choosing a Name for Your Baby
Your baby's name is probably the most important thing you will ever pick out for him.  Whether you choose a good name or a terrible one, it is likely that your child will be stuck with it for the rest of his life.  Names have meanings, ..
Battling the Baby Blues
Battling the Baby Blues
You're exhausted.  And cramping.  Not to mention overwhelmed, hormonal, and quite unable to stand or sit without wincing in pain.  If you happen to be one of the lucky women whose ìnew mommy euphoriaî never plummets to..
Baby Shower Game Ideas
Baby Shower Game Ideas
As a mother of seven I have been given several baby showers and attended many baby showers. Games are always looked forward too. Here are some fun games that will help liven up any baby shower.   Dirty Diaper   Fold small square..
6 Things Women Should Know during Pregnancy
6 Things Women Should Know during Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting stage where a woman undertakes a great responsibility to care for a new life that grows inside her. The ability to bring about the best for her child is greatly influenced by the things a pregnant woman knows. There are six b..
Recovering from a C-Section
Recovering from a C-Section
  While most pregnancies are planned vaginal deliveries, some result in a cesarean section.  Delivering a baby by c-section puts additional strain on new mothers.  Not only are they learning how to care for a newborn and its intense..
What is a Cesarean Section?
What is a Cesarean Section?
A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. There are accounts of cesarean sections being performed dating back to ancient times in regions all over the world. The term cesarean section was thought t..
Everything You Need to Know About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Everything You Need to Know About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has given hope to many people whose fertility problems have left them struggling to conceive a child. If you are in this position and are trying to work out which treatment will optimize your chances of having a baby, it ..
Answers to the Ten Most Common Questions about Flying During Pregnancy
Answers to the Ten Most Common Questions about Flying During Pregnancy
Almost all pregnant women have some nagging fears about traveling by plane. It is all too easy to obsess over frightening questions about miscarriages, labor, and dangerous equipment. The following ten concerns are the most common, and the answers ca..
Post-Baby Body Problem: Diastasis Recti
Post-Baby Body Problem: Diastasis Recti
 For a new mom, getting rid of the "baby belly" is usually a top goal. Not only will it help you look better, but it also is practical, getting you back into your pre-baby clothes. If your belly just doesn't seem to be going away o..
Morning Sickness Survival Tips
Morning Sickness Survival Tips
 Morning sickness can put a damper on the otherwise exciting time of a new pregnancy.  There are ways to cope with it!  While not every solution may work for you, chances are that one of them will give you some relief.   Eat..
From Conception to Birth – Your 42 Week Pregnancy Calendar
From Conception to Birth – Your 42 Week Pregnancy Calendar
Congratulations – you are going to have a baby.  Your life is about to change in many wonderful ways, and your body will be undergoing many changes over the next weeks and months.  As a mom to be it is important for you to know what t..
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