3rd Trimester
Prepare for your baby’s arrival with our 3rd trimester resources. Get expert advice on managing late-pregnancy symptoms, finalising your birth plan, and getting everything ready for a smooth transition into motherhood.
How to Ease Pregnancy Leg and Ankle Swelling: Tips for Relief
Baby on board and can’t see where your legs finish and your feet start? Welcome to pregnancy leg and ankle swelling, where cute shoes are […]
Stem cell storage: what you need to know
It’s the precious lifeline that connects you to bub for nine months, nourishes and feeds, before being cut when your little tot is finally in […]
How to ‘fit’ a baby into your life
When your baby arrives, you’ll be amazed at just how tiny they are. But despite those itty-bitty fingers and toes, these little creatures actually take […]
How to Write a Birth Plan: Essential Tips for Mums
Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby! Your due date is creeping ever closer and although you’re excited to meet bub, there’s one very big step in […]
Q&A: Is It Safe to Get a Tattoo During Pregnancy?
Whether it’s your first or you’re adding to your existing ink, you may be wondering if it’s ok to get a tattoo if you’re pregnant. […]
10 Exciting Things to Look Forward to in Your Third Trimester
This is it, baby! Your third trimester is the home stretch of your pregnancy and each day you are closer and closer to meeting your precious […]
The final to-do list before baby arrives
One minute you are peeing on a stick and the next you’re on maternity leave. Believe it or not, nine months fly by and before […]
Third trimester pregnancy symptoms
It’s the home stretch (literally) – the third trimester and so much is happening to your body. Everything is being stretched to the max, and the […]
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 […]
Rules for international plane travel during your third trimester
Taking your bump on an overseas jaunt? Then you’ll need our handy guide to just what you need to know when flying beyond our shores. If […]
Q&A: Can I Have a Spa Day While Pregnant?
Carrying around a baby bump makes the idea of floating in a spa or bath sound like bliss, but is it still safe to do […]
Aussie Mums Spend Big on Baby Showers, Survey Reveals
Whether it’s a simple backyard bash or elegant suppertime soiree, Aussies are paying big bucks for baby showers – more than $100 million a year. […]
The secret to boosting baby’s growth is easier than you think
Boosting bub’s growth for the first six years of life could be as simple as taking fish oil supplements in late pregnancy. A new study […]
6 Healthy Swaps for Pregnancy Cravings
Not all pregnant mummas crave green apples or pickles. Many of us lust after intensely sweet and overtly salty foods when we’re growing a baby […]
Tearing and episiotomies: what you need to know
One of the biggest fears women have before giving birth is tearing during labour – will it happen, how can it be avoided, how do […]