Pregnancy FAQs
Get answers to all your pregnancy questions with our comprehensive FAQs. Learn about common symptoms, prenatal care, nutrition, and more to ensure a healthy and informed pregnancy journey for both you and your baby.
Q&A: When will my outie belly button go back to an innie?
The home stretch of pregnancy includes a few little twists and turns that constantly remind us there’s a little person taking up more and more […]
Q&A: When will my bump start to show?
Waiting for that cute little baby bump to pop can feel like waiting for paint to dry – hurry up already, bub. So when can […]
Q&A: Is it safe to have sex when pregnant?
It’s pretty normal to wonder if having sex during pregnancy will somehow hurt your baby. So we’ve asked resident expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock to give […]
Q&A: Why am I so tired now that I’m pregnant?
You’re barely able to keep your eyes open past 8pm, and each step in the morning is like wading through thick mud. Yep, you’re exhausted […]
Q&A: What do contractions feel like and how can I tell if I’m having one?
It’s one of the biggest pregnancy mysteries – what will it feel like when labour finally starts? Heading towards the home stretch, every little twinge […]
Q&A: Is it safe to use hair removal cream during pregnancy?
Along with a blooming belly comes crazy hair growth and now you’re wondering if you can tame the sprouting strands the same way you always […]
Q&A: What Is Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)?
Gone are the days of waiting until 20 weeks to find out the gender of your bub, thanks to the NIPT test you’re able to […]
Q&A: Why Are My Gums Bleeding During Pregnancy?
Glowing skin, shiny, thick hair … and bleeding gums. Ah, pregnancy hormones you really know how to confuse a mumma. Seeing a pinkish tinge when doing […]
Q&A: Is It Safe to Dye My Hair During Pregnancy?
Luscious locks are a pregnancy hormones bonus but you may be wondering if you can keep dying your newly-lush hair once you’ve got a baby […]
Q&A: What’s Causing Greasy Hair During Pregnancy?
Lush locks are meant to go hand-in-hand with a blooming belly, but suddenly your hair is limp and loaded with oil. Why is it so? […]
Q&A Why is my immunity so low during pregnancy?
Your body does an amazing thing when you fall pregnant – it allows your immune system to lower its guard, so your body doesn’t reject […]
Q&A: Why Am I Getting Nosebleeds During Pregnancy?
Constantly blowing your snoz only to find you’ve got another nosebleed? Welcome to another strange but common pregnancy symptom. It’s really common for mums-to-be to […]
Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos?
Getting to relive a beautiful birth through photos is truly magical. But if you’re not keen on forking out for a professional birth photographer is […]
Q&A: Is eating fried ice-cream ok during pregnancy?
Oozy, yielding ice-cream under a crisp fried shell – it’s that indulgent dessert that most of us cave in to after a meal at our […]
Q&A Why you crave ice during pregnancy
Pregnancy goes hand in hand with some pretty strange cravings, and crunching ice is one of the strangest. Whether it’s the refreshing cold, the tactile […]