In the journey of parenthood there are fun parts and messy parts, celebrations and challenges, dreamy snuggles and sleepless nights.
It’s true, your bundle of joy is going to take over your home, and your life. They are going to need lots of time, lots of love, and lots of patience.
Whether you’re awaiting your first-born and overwhelmed with choices, or you’re gearing yourself up for the next big milestone, it can be hard to sort through all the advice out there.
We’re thrilled to be here for you every step of the way, with helpful tips and resources you can revisit any time. Check out the topics below to get started!
10/02/2022
Some women experience an increased amount of itchiness during pregnancy. Itching can be caused by a few things which are usually manageable. In cases of extreme and relentless itchiness, you should consult your doctor about the possibility of ‘obstetric cholestasis’ or ‘intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy’ – though this is a rare condition.
10/02/2022
‘Trimesters’ are the three distinct stages of pregnancy – early, middle and late. These are commonly referred to as ‘first trimester’, ‘second trimester’ and ‘third trimester’. Each trimester lasts for approximately three months.
10/02/2022
What makes pregnant women sweat more?
During pregnancy, blood flow can increase by up to 50%. This causes blood vessels to dilate, which brings blood closer to the surface of the skin, causing you to feel hot. You’re also exerting extra energy as your baby bump grows!
10/02/2022
Underneath the tongue, there is a string of tissue called the ‘Frenulum’. This connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. Ankyloglossia, or ‘tongue-tie’ refers to when the frenulum is too tight or short, restricting movement of the tongue. Tongue-tie is usually easy to treat and shouldn’t cause any long-term effects if correctly managed.
10/02/2022
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a small passage that runs through the wrist connecting nerves and tendons between the arm and hands & fingers. Pregnancy hormones can cause an increase in fluid and a relaxing or softening of the ligaments. For these reasons, nerves in the wrist can become compressed, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
10/02/2022
What causes changes to the belly button during pregnancy?
About halfway through pregnancy, the top of your uterus is sitting around the middle of your bump. This added pressure can push out against the belly button. Your belly button may become shallower or flatten out as your skin gets tighter.
10/02/2022
During pregnancy, a woman may experience an unusual amount of hayfever-like symptoms; itchy, congested or runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. This may be ‘Pregnancy Rhinitis’, which is not hayfever, nor is it a contagious bacterial or viral infection.
10/02/2022
As your baby grows, their movements will become more powerful as their muscles become stronger. You may experience more discomfort later in your pregnancy. As your baby wriggles around, you may experience pain in your ribs, stomach or vagina.
01/02/2022
Wondering what all the baby wearing fuss is about? Keeping your baby close to your body using a baby wrap or baby carrier keeps your bub feeling safe and secure no matter where you are. Here are 4 of our favourite wrap or carrier options.
04/01/2022
How much of your parenting journey do you think you spend on the go? From quick strolls down the road for a coffee to navigating supermarkets or outside terrain on those long walks, your pram will fast become a familiar companion during those first few years.
