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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
During pregnancy, your body undergoes some of the biggest changes you’ll ever experience. Although it doesn’t feel like a lot is happening during your first trimester, your body is working overtime to ...
Pregnant women in high-income countries, such as the United States and Australia, give birth via c-section at more than double the rate the World Health Organization recommends. Neonatal and maternal ...
It’s a classic pregnancy pose: a mother stroking her belly, with a Mona Lisa smile on her face. Surprisingly, a mother rubbing her bump in public can bring on controversial reactions. People wonder if ...
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 ...
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 ...
Most people are familiar with the typical symptoms of pregnancy. However, there are some pregnancy symptoms that aren’t so well known. It can be worrying or confusing to experience them when they’re ...