It’s one of the most magical times of the year. Yes, there’s something about Easter that makes kids – and their grown-ups – light up with wonder at the traditions, the fun and of course, the chocolate! Here are 10 fun ideas for magnifying that magic….
The idea that pregnancy causes some kind of chemical change in a woman’s body that compels her to ready her home for the incoming baby has been widely touted. “Oh she’s nesting!! Won’t be long now!” If you’ve ever been pregnant and say … bought a cushion or ordered…
Pregnancy can turn you into a blubbering mess one day, a nauseous nightmare the next and a beached whale by the end. And through it all, many women also experience some pretty intense cravings for all sorts of weird and wonderful foods. For me, it…
It probably comes as no surprise that some pretty amazing things happen to our bodies when we’re pregnant – after all, starting with a couple of simple cells, we grow an entire human being in a few short months (though it may feel like a…
When you have extra levels of hormones swishing through your pregnant body, you already know you’re going to be feeling ALL the feels for the full nine months. You’ve read the books, you’ve talked to your friends … you know this. Right? RIGHT?? But when…
When I was nearing the end of my pregnancy, my appetite took a nosedive. I would nibble at my dinner but strangely, my ability to eat the entire plate had disappeared. I remember wondering why, when my baby was growing so much and needed nutrients,…
Researchers in the UK recently discovered a rapid test that checks the vaginal microbiome and can detect risks of preterm birth. Usually, tests to check the microbiome are complicated and it takes a long time to get a result. Up to 50 percent of preterm births are associated…
“You’re so tiny, are you sure he’s growing?” “OMG you’re massive, are you sure it’s not twins?” “Are you eating enough?” “You just look chubby.” Believe it or not, these are just some of the insensitive things people say to pregnant women on the daily, and honestly? We’ve…
After a lengthy campaign by mothers and surgeons, the MSAC (Medical Services Advisory Committee) now recommends that abdominal repair surgery for postpartum women should be covered by Medicare. This is a huge win for Australian women who suffer from conditions such as diastasis recti, or abdominal…
Erections are a natural function for a healthy male, but when they start occurring in babies and little boys it can be a little disconcerting – especially for mums! Not sure if it’s normal? Here’s everything you’ve wanted to know about erections in children (but were too…
