Pregnancy

The story of Liliana Angel

I recently had a beautiful baby girl and wanted to share my story with your readers to perhaps help another mother not suffer the loss of losing a child. I’m a very healthy, average 24 year old female. I’ve had two previous, healthy little boys who are both thriving. When I became pregnant a third... Read More

So you’re preggers hey?

So you’ve peed on a little stick to reveal those delightful two blue lines and it’s confirmed. You are definitely, well and truly up the duff. Look out sister, you are in for the ride of your life. From this point on get used to being poked and prodded by midwives and doctors and get... Read More

How to do pelvic floor muscle exercises correctly

How do you really do pelvic floor muscle exercises properly? Pelvic floor muscles are specifically targeted to the core issues surrounding weak pelvic floor muscles. To determine how strong or weak your pelvic floor muscles are, you may need to be assessed by a continence physiotherapist. This assessment process involves finding out how well the muscles... Read More

Post Natal Depression - What is Post Natal Depression (PND)?

By: Tash Hughes of Word Constructions Post Natal Depression, or PND as it is commonly known, is not well understood by those who have not experienced it. It is a genuine illness that mothers can’t just ’snap out of’. Statistics vary, but it is commonly thought that about 14% of Mothers experience PND. This figure applies to... Read More

Weight Loss for After Pregnancy

By: Krishan Bakhru Right, so you’ve had a baby, and you’re distressingly aware of the extra weight you’ve gained, which just didn’t seem to melt off at the time... Read More

Hey, Boss… Telling your workplace you’re pregnant

By: Tash Hughes of Word Constructions The test was positive and you were excited; it’s been hard not telling the world that you are going to have a baby. ... Read More

To buy… or not to buy? - Part 4: The Second Pram

By: Amanda Jephtha Amanda and her son Lex With so many products and choices to choose from, it can be difficult to decide what you really do and don’t need to buy. Amanda Jephtha from Planning for Babe writes this objective series to help you decide - with confidence. From streamlined ultra-lights perfect for air travel to complicated... Read More