When are you going to stop breastfeeding?” “Are you still breastfeeding?” Despite the vast amount of evidence demonstrating ...
Jaundice is a very common condition that happens to babies. It’s a condition that causes a yellowish tinge to appear on the skin and sometimes the whites of the eyes. Usually, jaundice is harmless and ...
In countries such as Australia, the UK and the US, around 1 in 3 women have their baby via c-section. This means a significant amount of women are going into their next labour with a uterine scar.
It’s a classic pregnancy pose: a mother stroking her belly, with a Mona Lisa smile on her face. Surprisingly, a mother rubbing her bump in public can bring on controversial reactions. People wonder if ...
Pregnancy is usually a special time in a woman’s life. It’s so exciting to watch your baby bump grow. Despite the excitement, there’s no denying that pregnancy places extra demands on a woman’s body.
You’ll experience lots of physical changes during pregnancy. Sometimes it can be hard to know what’s going on with your body. Leaking fluid, though, will definitely be one of the signs that won’t ...
Perineal massage during late pregnancy may encourage elasticity and reduce the risk of tearing during childbirth. The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and anus. Some women choose to ...
Panadol is a popular choice for parents when their child is sick. The medication works to block chemicals in the body that signal pain and inflammation. In other words, Panadol reduces pain and ...
Have you had the surprising experience of hearing the sound of liquid sloshing around baby’s tummy? You are bouncing your baby on your knee or your toddler is jumping around … and you could swear you ...
When thinking about giving birth, we often jump to thinking about the size of baby. There is so much joking and fear about huge babies in the movies, on commercials and even amongst friends. We think ...
If you are experiencing night sweats during pregnancy, don’t worry! It’s quite normal and very common in pregnancy to wake up drenched in sweat. If your night sweats persist and you also have other ...