Why make a breast milk donation? Have you got more breastmilk than you know what to do with? Or perhaps you want to help others and have a strong belief in the value of human milk. If that's you, you might be considering milk donation. Most babies receive plenty of milk from their mums
Congratulations on being 4 weeks pregnant! Finding out you are pregnant is a hugely exciting time and can bring lots of emotions. However, it’s essential to know you are not alone, as you may experience joy to nervousness and even a little anxiety, which is because significant changes are happening rapidly in your body.
We'd love for you to send us your breastfeeding story. Breastfeeding stories help expectant parents learn about breastfeeding and increase their chances of successfully breastfeeding. If you would like to send us your story fill in the form below. If you have any photos please email them to webmaster@pregnancy.com.au Further Reading
My First Pregnancy (2014) Spontaneous labour, preeclampsia, epidural for blood pressure after 7cm, 3 hours pushing, bub direct posterior position, failed vacuum, emergency c-section under GA for failed epidural, didn't meet my son for 5 hours post-birth due to high BP in recovery, diagnosed with PTSD from feeling sensation during CS, PPD/PPA although didn't
The nuchal translucency test is part of the 12-week ultrasound scan, sometimes called first-trimester screening. Part of the scan involves measuring a specific part of the baby’s neck (the nuchal translucency). At the same time, the 12-week scan also gives us a chance to: check for twins (or triplets!) measure the baby’s heartbeat check
Are you and your partner looking to acquire information from the best baby books for new parents? Australian authors have released several helpful reads in the last couple of years. You can draw on their up-to-date advice to smooth your ride from pregnancy to parenting. Preparing for Birth: Mothers Written by Jane Palmer and
Worrying about postpartum hair loss is the last thing you need when you’re adjusting to new motherhood. On top of learning to breastfeed in public, use a baby carrier, and get bub to sleep, why are you losing hair? Could you be going bald? And what can you do about it? How common is
Watermelon is not just a juicy summer treat for kids. It’s a nutritious food for everyone, with excellent reasons to eat watermelon during pregnancy. Do you want: Another way of keeping your fluids up? To deal with morning sickness? To reduce the risk of some complications for you and your baby? Watermelon is one
If you’re experiencing perinatal anxiety, as many women do, there’s no need to put up with it. Instead of waiting, there are evidence-based treatments to improve your quality of life right now. Some involve seeing a doctor or psychologist, and others you can do by yourself, at home. Cognitive behavioural therapy and other psychotherapies
Dads-to-be, is it fair to say you haven't given parenthood as much thought as the mum-to-be has? Most of you don't usually look at pregnancy websites, maybe because they speak more to mums, and you're busy. But preparing for fatherhood is worthwhile. When dads are positively involved in their kids' care, the children are
