Pregnancy Complications
Heartburn drug hope for preventing pre-eclampsia
Australian women will be part of a trial to test if a common heartburn medication could prevent the potentially deadly pregnancy condition pre-eclampsia. Around 500 […]
5 things to avoid when you have Gestational Diabetes
So you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (GD). Suddenly you are questioning everything you have in your kitchen, that you ate yesterday or can […]
6 yummy brekkies if you have gestational diabetes
Everyone always says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, it’s no different if you have gestational diabetes. In fact, a healthy, […]
Gestational Diabetes – all you need to know
If you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, fear not. You can totally handle this and you are certainly not alone. Here is all you […]
Research shows side sleeping in pregnancy reduces stillbirth risk
Finding a comfy sleep position in the final few weeks of pregnancy can be tricky, but mums-to-be are being reminded there’s only one safe way […]
Pregnancy conditions, from the strange to the serious
Growing a baby means a gorgeous bump to carry around, but it also means huge pressure on your body. The body that you’ve become so […]
Hyperemesis gravidarum: when morning sickness turns serious
There’s morning sickness, and then there’s hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) – pregnancy illness so severe that it usually means a hospital stay. About one in one thousand […]
The terrible pregnancy itch you should never ignore
Itching during pregnancy is quite common; however, sometimes it can be a sign of something much more serious. A mother in the United States has […]
Miscarriage explained: 9 devastating types of early pregnancy loss
It’s something an estimated one in four women will experience at least once. And it’s something that can be hard to understand, to come to […]
5 freaky pregnancy conditions you’ve probably never heard of
These five incredibly annoying pregnancy ailments are freaky, can be frightening and you’ve probably never heard of them – unless you’ve been unfortunate enough to […]
Zika Virus – what you need to know
Zika Virus is a disease transmitted to people by mosquitoes. Those who get infected often don’t show any symptoms, however, the effect of Zika on […]