When are you going to stop breastfeeding?” “Are you still breastfeeding?” Despite the vast amount of evidence demonstrating ...

In countries such as Australia, the UK and the US, around 1 in 3 women have their baby via c-section. This means a significant amount of women are going into their next labour with a uterine scar.

Panadol is a popular choice for parents when their child is sick. The medication works to block chemicals in the body that signal pain and inflammation. In other words, Panadol reduces pain and ...

Before we delve into what we mean by a retained placenta, let’s take a moment to step back and briefly discuss what happens after the birth of your baby. You might think, now you have your baby in ...

Perineal massage during late pregnancy may encourage elasticity and reduce the risk of tearing during childbirth. The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and anus. Some women choose to ...

When thinking about giving birth, we often jump to thinking about the size of baby. There is so much joking and fear about huge babies in the movies, on commercials and even amongst friends. We think ...

Pregnancy is usually a special time in a woman’s life. It’s so exciting to watch your baby bump grow. Despite the excitement, there’s no denying that pregnancy places extra demands on a woman’s body.

If you are experiencing night sweats during pregnancy, don’t worry! It’s quite normal and very common in pregnancy to wake up drenched in sweat. If your night sweats persist and you also have other ...

One of the things you will most look forward to when pregnant is being able to feel your baby move. Baby movements can be complicated, though, and can sometimes cause confusion or worry. You might ...

Have you had the surprising experience of hearing the sound of liquid sloshing around baby’s tummy? You are bouncing your baby on your knee or your toddler is jumping around … and you could swear you ...

Your due date is approaching and every change in your body feels like it could be a labor sign. Some women say they had no clue labor was coming and other women have all the signs of labor approaching ...

You may have heard about superfecundation and might be wondering a few things about it. Can a baby have two different fathers? Can a woman get pregnant if she’s already pregnant? Can the same sperm ...