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6 Tips for a Natural Childbirth

September 15th, 2025

If you have decided that natural childbirth is right for you, here are some tips to help you prepare for and get through it.

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19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

April 2nd, 2024

What you decide for your birth plan has many consequences for you and baby. Here we take you through some of the important decisions you need to make...

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5 Ways to Conquer Negative Feelings About Giving Birth

March 18th, 2024

The thought of giving birth usually gives rise to a number of feelings and most of them are pretty terrifying! BUT....you can overcome these negative feelings around birth. Learn about them here...

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5 Common Pitocin Induction Questions Answered (By a Labor Nurse!)

March 4th, 2024

Are you planning an upcoming induction for your baby? We'll help you answer some of the most common questions surrounding Pitocin, and labor inductions.

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8 Reasons He May Not Be Attracted to You After Seeing You Give Birth

February 4th, 2024

If it seems that your husband is uninterested in sex after your baby is born, fret not. There are a number of reasons for this, & they're usually temporary.

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Is a C-Section More Painful Than a Vaginal Birth?

January 3rd, 2024

C-Section or vaginal delivery? Which is going to hurt the most? It's something that most soon to be moms think about. There are quite a few factors to weigh up when deciding how to give birth. Which will you decide on....

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7 Ways to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy (that Actually Work)

You’re pregnant — or you’re trying to get pregnant. And…you smoke. You probably already know that smoking and pregnancy are not a good combination. But

Is it Dangerous if Baby Has the Umbilical Cord Around Their Neck?

The umbilical cord is vital for a fetus in the womb. It attaches the baby’s abdomen (where its belly button will eventually be) to the

Craving Weird Smells – The Pregnancy Super Power No-one Wants!

You might have heard of having strange food cravings during pregnancy, but have you ever heard of craving smells too? The sense of smell can

19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

Whether it’s your first, second, third, or eighth pregnancy, you will probably have an idea of how you would like your labor and delivery to

10 Ways to Make Sure You Have a Healthy Bond with Your Baby

New parents, and new moms in particular, have a lot on their mind when it comes to “things you mustn’t get wrong with your newborn.”

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7 Questions About Ectopic Pregnancy Answered

When you get pregnant the fertilized egg implants in the uterus which is where your baby can develop and grow. But in an ectopic pregnancy

7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

Almost every mother looks forward to the day her baby will be born with a mixture of excitement and fear. What will happen that day?

9 Ways to Have a Baby on a Tight Budget

Sadly a money tree has yet to be discovered which means that more and more of us are on tight budgets. Couples who have dreams

What Does My Cervix Look and Feel Like During Pregnancy?

So you’ve started reading about what happens to your body when you’re pregnant. Perhaps you’re already pregnant, and you’ve been to an appointment or two