Healthy Pregnancy
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 […]
9 caffeine-free hot drinks for mums-to-be
Warming up in winter takes no time at all when cuddling that morning cup of coffee. But for mums-to-be who are steering clear of caffeine, […]
Q&A: Can you drink coffee when pregnant?
Pregnancy should be a time where you are calm and relaxed and enjoy the journey of bringing your new baby to life. For many, drinking […]
Q&A: Is raspberry leaf tea really a pregnancy cure-all?
Like some sort of magical elixir, many pregnant women believe that raspberry leaf tea helps with everything from morning sickness to calming uterine cramping and […]
Eating nuts in pregnancy linked to smarter babies
Craving the crunch of cashews or wanting to munch on macadamias while pregnant? The experts are telling us to go nuts – because eating nutty […]
10 ways to keep cool during pregnancy
Summer is the season for sunny days and balmy nights, which means it’s also the season for expectant mums to feel hot and – let’s be honest here […]
Q&A: Is honey ok to eat when pregnant?
While our mums may have put honey on our dummies when we were babies, we now know that’s incredibly dangerous because bacteria in honey can […]
Q&A: Should I stop cleaning the cat litter tray now I’m pregnant?
You probably already know that your fave soft cheeses are off the menu and hot spas are a no-no now that you’re pregnant – but […]
Q&A: Is it ok to eat cream cheese when I’m pregnant?
So you’ve ditched the brie and camembert but as you go to scoop a slather of cream cheese from the tub, you begin wondering if […]
Q&A: Can I see a Dentist when I’m pregnant?
Lots of mums-to-be are worried that getting dental x-rays and fillings while pregnant may harm their bubs. But is that true, or should you stick […]
Q&A: Can you drink kombucha when pregnant?
It’s the fermented tea drink with a cult following thanks to its promised health benefits, but can you drink kombucha when pregnant? The answer isn’t […]
10 bump-friendly mocktails (for pregnancy parties!)
The New Years celebrations are almost upon us and as well as racking your brain about what to wear (thanks, baby) there’s also the issue […]
Q&A: Is it safe to use insect repellent when pregnant?
The hum of pesky flies and whine of mosquitos are all part of the charm of Aussie living, and smelling like Aeroguard is a rite […]
Taking Omega-3 in pregnancy reduces premature births
Pregnant women are being encouraged to take a daily dose of omega-3 from 12 weeks of pregnancy to reduce the risk of their baby being […]
Q&A: Can I eat cooked soft cheese when pregnant?
High on the ‘don’t eat during pregnancy list’ are soft cheeses like brie and camembert (sigh), but what about those gooey baked wheels of cheesy […]