Pregnancy Complications
Everything you need to know about Group B Strep and Pregnancy
Group B Strep or GBS – no it’s not the name of a boy band. Its full name is Group B Streptococcus, and it’s a […]
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT): What you need to know
Ever feel like you get tested for just about everything under the sun while pregnant? Well, you’re not far wrong. One of the benefits of […]
Preeclampsia: What you need to know
Pregnancy is a very exciting time for a woman. It can also be quite a scary and nerve-wracking time. One of the things that can […]
Placenta previa: What you need to know
Pregnancy is a time when you start to learn all sorts of new things you never knew you needed to know. If you’ve never had […]
Birth Story: ‘I battled chronic migraines, GD and had an emergency c-section’
Evan and Laura started trying for a baby as soon as they got married, but were heartbroken when their first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. […]
Birth Story: ‘I was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 20 weeks’
After trying for years to have their first baby, riding the IVF rollercoaster, Tristen and Jake finally had their miracle pregnancy. Surely, they thought, the […]
How to manage pelvic girdle pain
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. It can also be a really, really uncomfortable time. You’re basically growing a watermelon inside you, […]
6 supportive belly bands and belts for pregnancy
A beautiful round bump is the ultimate prenatal accessory, but it can also be a pain in the neck – and back, and pelvis and […]
Replacement found for nauseating gestational diabetes test
The traditional glucose tolerance test may be shelved in favour of a quick blood test. Researchers say the alternative test means pregnant women won’t have […]
Researchers discover cause of preeclampsia
Researchers believe they’ve found a primary cause of the potentially deadly pregnancy condition, preeclampsia. The most common pregnancy medical disorder, preeclampsia can be life-threatening for […]
First trimester exercise may lower gestational diabetes risk
Expecting mums who up their exercise in the first trimester, may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study has found. While […]
Q&A: Is pregnancy spotting normal and when should I see a doctor?
Pregnancy spotting or light bleeding in pregnancy can be scary for an expecting mum, but it doesn’t always mean bad news. In fact, pregnancy spotting […]
How to avoid abdominal muscle separation in pregnancy
Noticed a strange ‘gap’ between your abdominal muscles, or your pregnant belly looking a little weird? It could be abdominal muscle separation – a really […]
Amy Schumer reveals struggle with hyperemesis gravidarum
Amy Schumer has revealed she’s battling hyperemesis gravidarum in her first pregnancy, sharing painfully honest glimpses into her struggle with severe morning sickness. Earlier this […]
Q&A: Should I take a day off to have a Glucose Tolerance Test?
Second trimester means taking the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). And if you’re planning ahead you’re probably already dreaming of the meal you’ll demolish after fasting. […]