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6 Tips for a Natural Childbirth

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.

19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

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...

5 Ways to Conquer Negative Feelings About Giving Birth

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!)

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.

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

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.

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

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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Can Eating Cinnamon Cause Miscarriage? How Much is Safe?

Can Eating Cinnamon Cause Miscarriage? How Much is Safe?

Pregnancy is a period when expectant mothers become more cautious about their diet, considering the potential impact on their health and the well-being of their

What Does it Feel Like To Be Pregnant?

What Does it Feel Like To Be Pregnant?

When most women talk about what does it feel like to be pregnant they focus on the early physical symptoms. Nausea, the cramps, the tiredness, the

How Easy is it to Get Pregnant? (Trying or Not)

How Easy is it to Get Pregnant? (Trying or Not)

There are two groups of people who typically ask about how easy is it to get pregnant. Those who are really, really up for getting

I’m Pregnant And Have a Stabbing Pain in My Vagina – What is it?

I’m Pregnant And Have a Stabbing Pain in My Vagina – What is it?

Let’s Talk Lightning Crotch If you’ve ever watched a Hollywood film, one in which the heroin of the story is pregnant, you’ll see this nine

Molar Pregnancy – What is it and Why Does it Happen?

Molar Pregnancy – What is it and Why Does it Happen?

A molar pregnancy is a rare abnormality which is caused at conception — that moment when the sperm meets the egg. But what exactly is

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10 Things Women Hate About Being Pregnant

10 Things Women Hate About Being Pregnant

Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical time. It’s also a time of feeling constantly irritated, annoyed and bloated. Life has ups and downs and so

60 Really Weird Pregnancy Symptoms

60 Really Weird Pregnancy Symptoms

We all know that pregnancy comes with its own set of quirks that stem from changing hormones and the fact that you’re growing a brand

When Did I Get Pregnant? How to Calculate Your Conception Date

When Did I Get Pregnant? How to Calculate Your Conception Date

One of the first questions you might ask yourself when you find out you’re expecting is when you conceived. This can be for a few

Eating Saffron in Pregnancy — Is it Safe?

Eating Saffron in Pregnancy — Is it Safe?

Saffron is a bright crimson-colored and very expensive spice, also called Kesar. It’s a dried form of part of the Crocus Sativus flower, which grows

Folate or Folic Acid in Pregnancy — Which is Best?

Folate or Folic Acid in Pregnancy — Which is Best?

One of most important decisions you’ll make during early pregnancy, or when trying to conceive, is how you’re going to get all vitamins and minerals

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21 Brilliant Ways to Reduce Anxiety in Pregnancy

21 Brilliant Ways to Reduce Anxiety in Pregnancy

Is anxiety taking over your pregnancy and stopping you from enjoying it? Would you like to take back control and find ways to reduce your

7 Questions About Ectopic Pregnancy Answered

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

What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

Are you thinking about asking for an elective induction? Or has your healthcare provider suggested you have one? Either way it’s important to know the

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

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

19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

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

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