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Tag: Pregnancy

Early Menopause

Q&A: I am 36yrs old and have just been told Im going into menopause. I only have one child and dreamt of at least one more. I don’t know how to describe what Im feeling except shocked and overwhelmed. Has anyone else gone through menopause early? Did you go on to conceive anymore children? How did you cope with the emotions that come when being told this? Any advice that could help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. See responses from other parents.

ICP – Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Q&A: Has anyone had ICP? (Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy) Did u get induced and when? Also did it affect your pregnancy at all?

substance abuse

Pregnancy in a mum dealing with substance abuse

Q&A: I need some advice, my sister is pregnant with her third baby but I’m struggling to be happy for her, she suffers with eating disorders and drug and alcohol addiction…

posture in pregnancy

How to change your poor posture

If you can change your poor posture it will help reduce aches and pains, prepare you better for pregnancy and help your recovery post baby.

Pre Labour Premature Rupture of Membranes PROM

Midwife Tips: Pre Labour/Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)

The moment your waters break is usually a signal for women that they will get to meet their baby soon. But sometimes baby doesn’t come straight away or it happens before full term. Our midwife, Caroline May, explains what PROM and PPROM are, and what you can expect if you experience it.

medication in pregnancy

Medication in Pregnancy

Medication in pregnancy needs to be taken only after discussion with a qualified professional.  The following is some of the information that can be used to determine if a medication is appropriate in conjunction with chatting to your doctor or pharmacist.

10 things I have learned since having kids

10 things I was oblivious to in my child-free days

When I fell pregnant for the first time, I knew my life was going to change. When people told me that the change would be drastic I even believed them. Then the baby arrived and I realised that there was a whole new world of normal that I never knew existed. Here are ten of the things I had no idea about before having my kids.

Babies First Months: Our Mum shares her story.

“From day one of my pregnancy, I had every Tom, Dick and Harry enthusiastically pouring their heartfelt advice my way. I was told what to eat, what to wear, what to supplement, how my body was going to change, how to feel…what NOT to call my baby: the list was endless…”

Can a negative home pregnancy test be wrong

Can a negative home pregnancy test be wrong?

Have you ever tested negative on a home pregnancy test and was actually pregnant? How many weeks were you when u actually found out and how did u find out in the end?

Baby Steps: The Last Seven Kilometres

Every year, in October, my brother and whoever is game enough to join us do an all day hike from Sutherland to Wollongong through the Royal National Park. I say all day hike as it will normally start around 9am and end anywhere from 5-7 pm…Depending on how many stops we take. This year I am unable to make this adventure due to my enormous belly that keeps on growing and the swelling ankles forming down where my feet used to be…

Things people don’t tell you when you decide to get pregnant

Some, all or none of this will be true for you but this is what I’ve experienced and I hope it will help you, even just a little bit.

pregnancy loss

Paisley’s Story

Paisley was born sleeping at 23 weeks after being diagnosed with a non-survivable condition nine days earlier. Mer mother Emma shares their story: about how she reacted to that news and the days that followed, and the people who helped her along her unbearable journey (and many of whom continue to do so).

turning a breech baby

Midwife Tips: Breech babies

Babies are meant to turn themselves head down in the latter part of a pregnancy, but not all do with approximately 4-5% staying upright. Midwife Caroline May discusses some of the options available for mums to encourage their breech bub to turn.

Age gaps Between Your Children

Q&A: What age gap do you have between your kids? What are the pros and cons of that gap from your experience? See responses from other parents.

Postpartum Doulas – What do they do?

Have you ever heard of a postpartum Doula? Samantha Birch explains exactly what they do and how they could benefit you.

What can a Doula do at Your Birth?

What is a doula and why do you want one?

swollen vagina in pregnancy

Swollen vagina in pregnancy

Q&A: I know this may sound gross but im going to ask anyway. Im 37 wks pregnant with no. 4 and my vagina is so swollen and its very uncomfortable and sore. Has anyone else had anything like that and is it just due to pressure?

what were your early pregnancy symptoms

First signs of pregnancy

Q&A: Mums to be share their early pregnancy symptoms including sore boobs, cramping and tired.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

A brief explanation of of what PCOS is, and women who suffer from it share how they tried to conceive.

exercise during pregnancy

Expert tips: Exercise during Pregnancy

How to keep motivated to exercise during pregnancy, and exercise tips for each pregnancy stage.

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