Pregnancy
In this section you will find articles on various pregnancy issues covering the time from from conception to labour. Read about natural therapies, nutrition, exercise, pregnancy complications and many other pregnancy articles.
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Pregnancy articles
Aromatherapy in Pregnancy
A guide to aromatherapy in pregnancy by Wendy Mackay, Aromatherapist from Essence of Wellbeing. A list of essential oils to avoid and safe oils is included.
A guide to aromatherapy in pregnancy by Wendy Mackay, Aromatherapist from Essence of Wellbeing. A list of essential oils to avoid and safe oils is included.
Acupuncture Beats Morning Sickness
For women suffering with morning sickness, Acupuncture provides a safe, effective solution that can improve the experience of early pregnancy.
For women suffering with morning sickness, Acupuncture provides a safe, effective solution that can improve the experience of early pregnancy.
Back Pain in Pregnancy
Unfortunately back pain during pregnancy is a common problem. There are a number of physical reasons for back pain in pregnancy.
Unfortunately back pain during pregnancy is a common problem. There are a number of physical reasons for back pain in pregnancy.
Belly dance your way to a better birth
Bellydanceforbirth' describes the movements of the bellydance in its role as a birthing dance
Bellydanceforbirth' describes the movements of the bellydance in its role as a birthing dance
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Bleeding at any stage of pregnancy is not considered normal and advise from a midwife or doctor should be sought.
Bleeding at any stage of pregnancy is not considered normal and advise from a midwife or doctor should be sought.
Choosing a practitioner
Once you have found out you are pregnant, the next step is usually deciding who you would like to provide your care and where you would like to give birth.
Once you have found out you are pregnant, the next step is usually deciding who you would like to provide your care and where you would like to give birth.
Eating Organic When Pregnant and Breastfeeding-What are the benefits?
Understanding the importance of eating organic and leading a healthy lifestyle whilst pregnant and breastfeeding.
Understanding the importance of eating organic and leading a healthy lifestyle whilst pregnant and breastfeeding.
Exercise in Pregnancy
During pregnancy active women often wish to continue with their exercise program. For others, pregnancy signals a time to improve their life style.
During pregnancy active women often wish to continue with their exercise program. For others, pregnancy signals a time to improve their life style.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term for conditions that are caused as a result of drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term for conditions that are caused as a result of drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Listeria and Pregnancy
The bacteria that causes Listeria is called Listeria monocytogenes. In pregnancy this bacteria can pass across the placenta and reach the baby.
The bacteria that causes Listeria is called Listeria monocytogenes. In pregnancy this bacteria can pass across the placenta and reach the baby.
Miscarriage
Miscarriage can have a profound impact on parents. The term miscarriage refers to early pregnancy loss.
Miscarriage can have a profound impact on parents. The term miscarriage refers to early pregnancy loss.
Overdue
Five per cent of babies arrive on the day they are expected. Ideally you should allow two weeks either side of your due date. Giving birth anywhere between 37 to 42 weeks is considered normal.
Five per cent of babies arrive on the day they are expected. Ideally you should allow two weeks either side of your due date. Giving birth anywhere between 37 to 42 weeks is considered normal.
Pre-eclampsia and Vitamins E & C
Women at risk of pre-eclampsia should not take high does of Vitamins C & E during pregnancy.
Women at risk of pre-eclampsia should not take high does of Vitamins C & E during pregnancy.
Raspberry Leaf
You are probably familiar with the popular fruit, the Raspberry (Rubus idaeus). The raspberry is native to many parts of Europe and Northern America. The leaves of the raspberry plant have been used as a medicinal herb for centuries. It is thought to have many varied properties including those that are beneficial for pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
You are probably familiar with the popular fruit, the Raspberry (Rubus idaeus). The raspberry is native to many parts of Europe and Northern America. The leaves of the raspberry plant have been used as a medicinal herb for centuries. It is thought to have many varied properties including those that are beneficial for pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
Smoking in Pregnancy
We know more and more these days about the effects of cigarette smoking on pregnancy. For instance did you know that cigarette smoke contains 2000 components. Some of the most harmful for pregnant women and their babies is thought to be nicotine, carbon monoxide and cyanide
We know more and more these days about the effects of cigarette smoking on pregnancy. For instance did you know that cigarette smoke contains 2000 components. Some of the most harmful for pregnant women and their babies is thought to be nicotine, carbon monoxide and cyanide
Teenage Pregnancy
This section is to help young women deal with a pregnancy. However, if you feel that your situation is urgent then I advise you to call either the Kids Help Line (phone 1800 551 800) or Lifeline (phone 131 114).
This section is to help young women deal with a pregnancy. However, if you feel that your situation is urgent then I advise you to call either the Kids Help Line (phone 1800 551 800) or Lifeline (phone 131 114).
What to take to Hospital?
Often I receive emails from people asking what they should pack to to go to the hospital, so I thought it would be helpful to provide a suggested list here on my website. Your hospital should provide you with further information. Ideally start gathering items together from about 34 weeks of pregnancy. It makes your trip to hospital when you are in labour much more relaxing if you are prepared ahead of time.
Often I receive emails from people asking what they should pack to to go to the hospital, so I thought it would be helpful to provide a suggested list here on my website. Your hospital should provide you with further information. Ideally start gathering items together from about 34 weeks of pregnancy. It makes your trip to hospital when you are in labour much more relaxing if you are prepared ahead of time.
