Pregnancy Announcement Ideas
Letting friends and family in on your secret can be one of the most exciting moments during a pregnancy and there are countless ways to make the announcement memorable. Regardless of how you... read more »
Advice Articles
Pregnancy
What comes next? Thinking about pregnancy again?
If you are currently breastfeeding and already dreaming about getting pregnant again, you are not alone! Many women think about adding to their family before they’ve finished breastfeeding. While... read more »
Pelvic Girdle Pain – It’s Not Just Your Hormones!
One of the myths of pain in our symphysis pubis is that it is ‘just our hormones’ and it’ll go when you’ve had your baby! For those who have had symphysis pubis dysfunction know that it is not just ‘hormonally driven’ and... read more »
Finding Out The Sex of Your Baby?
Deciding whether to find out the sex of your baby prior to the birth is a very personal decision… which ultimately comes down to choice. Before the late 1970’s (and in some areas even later) mums didn’t have the option to find out and now as times have changed... read more »
Butterflies or Baby Kicking?
This sensation is often referred to as “quickening”, it may feel like a fluttering of butterflies or a light tapping in your stomach. Sometimes these movements can be confused with pregnancy side effects like wind or hunger pains. The strength of your baby’s... read more »
Body Changes During Pregnancy
If you are lucky, you will experience a ‘pregnancy glow’, but not all women do. You may display more unwelcome changes and it is important to remember that most of these disappear once you have given birth. Morning sickness and nausea This usually... read more »
Pregnancy Conditions
Braxton hicks contractions Your uterus will start contracting gently after about 7 weeks but you may experience these contractions only after the middle of your pregnancy. The tightening will last for about 30 seconds and this could happen once or twice... read more »
Antenatal Education Options
Antenatal Education Many areas will also offer specialist breastfeeding classes, these classes offer advice and techniques for those intending on breastfeeding. During this class you will learn about different breastfeeding positions and how to get your... read more »
Ultrasound scans
10-13 week dating scans Between 10-13 weeks you will receive a Dating Scan which establishes your due date. During this scan, the sonographer will use gel on your stomach to move a hand-held transducer device over your skin to view an image of your baby. This... read more »
Top Tips For Mums To Be
Telling loved ones For many expectant parents, making that first decision to break the pregnancy news to family and friends may seem a little daunting. Some of you will be itching to shout it from the roof tops avoiding having to cover up why you cannot... read more »