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Trustworthy health information for pregnancy, birth and baby including your public hospital and private hospital care options with a doctor or midwife.
If you’re pregnant chances are you’re taking a prenatal supplement. It’s usually one of the first things your GP suggests when your pregnancy is confirmed because it offers a host of benefits for you and your growing baby.
Prenatal supplements are important in pregnancy to foster health and wellness for you and your growing baby. They provide the basic nutrients you need even when your diet is restricted by nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP).
For women who have a regular menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Read about some of the other early pregnancy signs and symptoms.
Perineal massage is a technique that can be used during pregnancy to help to stretch the perineum, to reduce the risk of tears when giving birth.
Getting your head around your pregnancy care options can be challenging but add in the intricacies of Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Centrelink and childcare subsidies and you’ll be ready to pull your hair out. Rest assured that it’s not as complicated as it may seem but organising it early in your pregnancy is definitely recommended for both prompt payment and peace of mind.
Financial stress is more prevalent than it’s ever been with the rising cost of living affecting all of us. When we polled our Instagram community, 80 percent of respondents said that increasing costs were affecting their decision to expand their family.
If you’re not sure whether to choose a midwife or an obstetrician for your pregnancy care, you’ve come to the right place. Here we outline what your options are, including the difference between a midwife and obstetrician and what you can expect from your care experience.
Is this normal? You may find yourself asking this question quite regularly in the first trimester. Indeed, there’s quite a few common symptoms in early pregnancy that may take you by surprise because despite their ubiquity, they’re not often discussed. Beyond the nausea, here’s what you can expect:
Whether your pregnancy was planned or a surprise, there’s often a lot of confusion about the steps to take after a positive pregnancy test. We’ve outlined everything you need to know!
If you’ve experienced a miscarriage, you may have a lot of questions, including how long you should wait until you try again. What are the odds of miscarrying again? When is the best time to get pregnant? When will my period return after a miscarriage? From miscarriage recovery to conception timing, here’s our guide to pregnancy after miscarriage.
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