When you’re pregnant, it’s normal to feel hot, sweaty, and itchy. But sometimes extreme itching during pregnancy can be a sign that something is wrong. This is what happened to US mum Christine, who assumed her extreme itching was simply due to the fact she had recently moved to a drier climate. But it was much more than that.
With approximately 2% of pregnancies in Australia being an ectopic pregnancy, it’s important to know about this condition. Whether you’re trying to conceive, are pregnant or care for somebody who has suffered an ectopic pregnancy, this article shares what you need to know and the important signs to keep watch for.
Bindi Irwin recently made a heartfelt plea that resonated with many women worldwide: “Please stop asking..” In a candid interview, Bindi addressed the often well-meaning but intrusive questions she and her husband, Chandler Powell, receive about expanding their family. And it’s not just towards her, it’s to all the families facing these questions daily due to infertility challenges.
Don’t let a gestational diabetes diagnosis get you down! Here’s how to easily manage GD without feeling constantly hungry or missing out on key nutrients.
Read what our pregnant and new mums had to say when they trialled Optivance’s pregnancy and breastfeeding smoothies. Easy to take, easy to make, and packed with loaded goodness for mum and bub, it’s no wonder they received a near-perfect score! Enter to win yours too!
Beloved Australian singer Ricki-Lee Coulter has been diagnosed with endometriosis after more than a decades-long struggle with chronic pain.
We all know the more common signs of pregnancy, like missed periods, food cravings, and nausea, to name a few. But have you heard of these?
Often catching mums by surprise, shooting pains in pregnancy called “lightning crotch” sound like a superhero but are far from it. What you nee to know!
They are not considered THE top health foods, but a new study has found if you don’t eat them when pregnant, it may lead to childhood obesity.
A 28-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she had a soccer-ball-sized, 5kg tumour removed during her son’s birth.
Trigger warning: This article mentions suicide and infant loss. UK school teacher, Jessica Cronshaw’s journey to becoming a mother, once filled with anticipation and joy, turned into a tragic ordeal due to the rare and severe pregnancy complication known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
Postpartum confinement is becoming increasingly mainstream in Australia. And it’s an absolutely incredible concept that we are 100% behind. Here’s what you need to know about it and how postpartum confinement meals can assist you on this journey.