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17 March 2025 No Comments

What to Wear in Labour: Practical & Comfortable Choices for Birth

Packing your hospital bag or planning your home birth setup? At some point, you’ll probably ask yourself, What should I actually wear in labour? The truth? There’s no right or wrong answer. Some women go full comfort mode in a loose T-shirt, others want a stylish maternity nightie, and some end up giving birth completely naked without even noticing! Labour is unpredictable, and what feels […]

17 March 2025 No Comments

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

So, you think you might be pregnant. Maybe your period is late, maybe you’re feeling a bit off, or maybe you’re just staring at that pregnancy test in your bathroom, wondering whether it’s too early to take it. When is the right time to pee on that stick? Can you test before your period is due, or will […]

17 March 2025 No Comments

What Are the Early Symptoms of Pregnancy?

At some point, most women have had that moment where they stop and think, Wait… could I be pregnant? Some early pregnancy symptoms to watch out for include a late period, feeling a bit off, suddenly developing an aversion to your favourite coffee, or being completely wiped out despite getting plenty of sleep. Pregnancy symptoms can be […]

17 March 2025 No Comments

Am I Pregnant? 10 Early Signs You Might Be

At some point, most women have had that moment where they stop and think: Could I be pregnant? Maybe your period is late, or you’ve felt a little different lately—extra tired, hungrier than usual, or just a bit “off.” Early pregnancy symptoms vary for everyone. Some women pick up on small changes almost immediately, while others don’t notice […]

17 March 2025 No Comments

Why Not to Count Contractions

Pregnancy advice often comes with a long list of things you “should” do—and somewhere near the top is usually “count your contractions”. You’ll hear it from books, apps, and sometimes even health professionals. They say, “When your contractions are 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for 1 hour, it’s time to go in!” In this blog […]

13 February 2025 1 Comment

Pregnancy Week 34

Pregnancy Week 34: What to Expect This Week Welcome to Pregnancy Week 34. The point in pregnancy where you may find yourself accidentally groaning every time you get up, sit down, or turn over in bed. Baby is getting snug in there, and your body is working overtime. You’re not quite at the finish line, […]

5 February 2025 No Comments

Induction of Labour

What happens if your baby is too comfy?‍ In most cases labour starts naturally but it is sometimes recommended that labour is started artificially.  In this article you can get to fully understand the process. You will learn how best to prepare yourself. Induction doesn’t have to feel daunting. My Induction of Labour Class equips you with […]

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