Monthly Archives: September 2022

Say what?! The best comebacks to five rude comments during pregnancy

Ooh, you’ve put on a bit of weight! Chief among rude comments during pregnancy is an opinion on how ‘fat’ you’re getting. In addition, nearly two-thirds of pregnant women and new mothers experience stigma about their weight, which comes from family, strangers and society. Women in a 2020 study reported many examples of weight-related

2022-11-18T16:03:29+11:00

Launceston General Hospital

Launceston General Hospital is located 274-280 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250. They offer antenatal education online, including video clips and telehealth sessions. It is designed in five sections to help you with your physical, mental and emotional preparation for pregnancy, birth, early parenting and feeding your baby. The hospital has available birthing suites,

2022-10-12T14:35:39+11:00

38 Weeks Pregnant

By now, you may have adopted the pregnancy waddle! It happens to many women at the end of pregnancy, as your baby sinks lower into your pelvis and makes it harder to walk. While it can be all too tempting to confine yourself to the couch at this stage, taking gentle walks is excellent

2022-11-09T13:41:43+11:00

37 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is now considered full-term! Of course, this doesn’t mean they will arrive any day soon. It merely means your baby has reached full development inside your uterus. They spend the next few weeks laying down fat before they come out to meet the world.  These fat stores help your baby’s body grow

2022-11-09T13:41:59+11:00

36 Weeks Pregnant

Although you know it’s still early, a small part of you may be excited and hoping your little one makes an early appearance. Feeling impatient is common and is a mix of being ready to hold your little one in your arms and maybe a little of wanting your body back. But, don’t worry,

2022-11-09T13:43:07+11:00

35 Weeks Pregnant

Approximately five weeks to go until you have your little one in your arms. If you haven’t already, now is a great chance to start washing those baby clothes for their arrival. Wash them in gentle laundry detergent and hang them out to dry, as ultraviolet light from the sun can help kill bacteria

2022-11-09T13:43:13+11:00

Crystal Brook and District Hospital

Crystal Brook and District Hospital is located at Edmund Terrace, Crystal Brook SA 5523. A birthing suite is available at this facility. A shared care arrangement with General Practitioners and community midwives assists women with care and treatment before, during and after childbirth. Childbirth and parenting classes are conducted by the hospital as

2022-09-05T15:51:42+10:00

34 Weeks Pregnant

Now, as you approach the end of your pregnancy, you will find it harder to walk around! If you haven't started maternity leave yet, make sure you still slow down. As your baby continues to grow, they place more demands on your body, so you need to rest and make sure you look after

2022-11-09T13:43:32+11:00
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