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Stages of Pregnancy

The 40 weeks leading up to the birth of your baby is full of fascinating milestones, physical transformations, and a growing sense of anticipation as the big day approaches

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Stages of Pregnancy

1 Week Pregnant

As exciting as this sounds, the reality of being 1 week pregnant isn't all that wonderful.

Stages of Pregnancy

2 Weeks Pregnant

It is still not time to get too excited about your pregnancy just yet.

Stages of Pregnancy

3 Weeks Pregnant

Congratulations, you are now officially pregnant.

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Baby Names

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Baby Names

Baby Names for Your Zodiac Year

Based on when your baby is born, they are associated with different zodiac signs. Choose a baby name according to their birth sign to give them some extra luck.

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Matching Names for Your Twins

So, you are now happy parents to twins and wondering what to name them? Check out the list of matching names perfect for your twins.

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The Strangest Celebrity Baby Names from the Last Decade

Celebrities have a very interesting, influential life. This is also evident in how they name their baby. Here is list of some of the strangest celebrity baby names.

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Baby Showers Gender Reveals

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Baby Showers Gender Reveals

Baby Shower Card

If you've been invited to a baby shower, with any luck the invitation will give you some idea about the type of event that this baby shower will be.

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Baby Showers Gender Reveals

Baby Shower Decoration

What s a party without the decorations? There is no better excuse than a new baby s arrival to really unleash your creative side.

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Baby Showers Gender Reveals

Baby Shower Games

Every baby shower will be different of course, and the sort of baby shower that you have will dictate the games that you would like to include.

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Labour and Childbirth

Nine months of weird cravings, swollen breasts, squished lungs and no waistline leads up to the inevitable climatic point of pregnancy; labour. There are many rumours, myths and old wives tales suggesting that women who are due feel unsettled, and perhaps even unprepared for labour and childbirth.

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Labour and Childbirth

Birth decisions

As the time to deliver your baby approaches, there are lots of important decisions you’ll be faced with.

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Labour and Childbirth

First Stage of Labour

For most women, the first stage of labour is usually the longest and most intense.

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Labour and Childbirth

Parents of premature babies

You and your baby may not have gotten your full 9 months, the birth plan went out the window, the celebrations of birth missing and you must now experience the rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, setbacks and triumphs, which very well could be one of the greatest life challenges you ever face.

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Postnatal Yoga and Exercises

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Postnatal Yoga and Exercises

Abdominal Separation

Towards the end of pregnancy, the two large muscle sheets covering the belly sometimes separate into two halves to accommodate the growing baby.

Postnatal Yoga and Exercises

Leg-Raises

Even if your tum is looking like the surface of the moon and a similar shape, don’t fret.

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Postnatal Yoga and Exercises

Neck Shoulder Release

The first few weeks after baby’s birth can be incredibly exciting but also very draining for a new mother.

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Postnatal Care

What happens to you after the birth of your baby has been the last thing on your mind. Your hormones and emotions change rapidly after birth and can affect how you feel. It’s a good idea to have more of an understanding of how your body is likely to react after the birth of your baby.

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Postnatal Care

Coming home after childbirth

Talking to your partner and discussing what both of your expectations are for when your baby comes home will help to relieve some of the stress you may experience.

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Postnatal Care

Paternal Postnatal Depression

The arrival of a new baby is meant to be a time of great joy and excitement, but for some men the transition into parenthood can be a difficult time.

Postnatal Care

Hospital discharge

Your length of stay in hospital will depend on whether you have delivered by caesarean, or a vaginal delivery.

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Pregnancy Health Care

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Pregnancy Health Care

Foods To Avoid

During pregnancy there are various reasons to be extra careful about what you eat it is important to know which foods are safe and which ones you need to avoid.

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Folic Acid

Eating healthy, nutritious food is important at every stage in your life.

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Pregnancy Health Care

Pregnancy Diet

Even if you've never given much thought to your diet before, becoming pregnant is likely to bring about some changes.

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Preparing For Your Baby

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Preparing For Your Baby

Equipment

One of the most exciting aspects of having a new baby will be welcoming it home and into your family.

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Preparing For Your Baby

Chinese Birth Chart

There are a few names for the Chinese Birth Chart - it s also known as the Chinese Pregnancy Calendar and the Chinese Birth Calendar.

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Paternity Leave

Can dads stay at home after bub is born? Yes they certainly can.

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Pregnant with Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Although a wonderful concept, the reality is that multiple births do carry an increased risk of complications for both mothers and their babies. So as a rule, from the time that a multiple pregnancy is confirmed, planning starts for making the births as safe and ideal as possible. Weighing up the health and safety issues with what the mother and her partner want from their babies? birth can be a delicate balancing act. But no matter what is desired, the safety of the mother and her babies always needs to be the paramount goal.

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hCG Levels with Twins

Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin Hormone (hCG), is unique to pregnancy and is the hormone detected in blood and urine.

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Multiple Birth Association

When couples first find out they are expecting twins, or Higher Order Multiples (HOM), their initial feelings can be overwhelming.

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Pregnant with Twins, Triplets and Multiples

Twin Pregnancy: Signs and Symptoms

One of the first questions a newly pregnant mother often asks is “Am I having twins ?” And until it is confirmed that only one embryo is present, there is always the potential for multiple babies to have been conceived.

Pregnancy & Birth

Stages of Pregnancy

Baby Names

Baby Showers Gender Reveals

Labour and Childbirth

Postnatal Yoga and Exercises

Postnatal Care

Pregnancy Health Care

Preparing For Your Baby

Pregnant with Twins, Triplets and Multiples

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