It's likely you know the importance of strengthening your pelvic floor, but you might not have come across Ben Wa balls, also known as Kegel balls or love balls, which can help with your pelvic floor exercises.
There’s no reason for your sex life to take a backseat during pregnancy, and despite some myths and misconceptions, it’s totally safe for you and the baby!
Hollywood star Richard Gere is reportedly set to become a dad again at age 69. But he has a long way to go to be the oldest dad ever!
What is fertility treatment? And what is IVF? Be reassured, just because you may need to seek the assistance of a Fertility Specialist, it doesn’t mean you need to have IVF.
There is a sea change happening in parenting books – not only their content and authorship but also the way they are published. ‘When We Remember to Breathe’ is a collaboration this time between two mothers -Michele Powles and Renee Liang - and addresses the ups and down of parenting are laid out in stark detail – no pain or pleasure is glossed over.
Pregnant Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter, cycled to hospital for her induction at 42 weeks.
Toni Street has announced the arrival of her new baby boy, born via surrogacy.
Perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) can sneak up on anyone - it doesn't discriminate. It's OK to ask for help and this article outlines the many types of help available.
From 1 July 2018, Kiwi families can benefit from more financial support with the Families Package, including Best Start - weekly payments for the first year of baby’s life.
There's no hard and fast rule on when the right time to start a family may be. But science offers us some tips when it comes to fertility factors.
Ashley Taylor from DisabledParents.org shares some advice for people with disabilities who are planning and preparing for parenthood.
Tiny premature babies in New Zealand now have access to the tiniest nappies!
The joy and excitement of a pregnancy or new baby is infectious. But for those who have experienced fertility issues or loss of a baby, it can be hard to share that joy.
Read about the most popular Māori baby names.
New Zealand Prime Minsiter, Jacina Ardern, will be only the second woman in modern history to give birth whilst leading her country.
'Miscarriage' and 'stillborn' are medical terms to explain different time periods. The level of grief surrounding losing a baby, however, can not be governed by the dates on a calendar.
In an ideal world, news of a pregnancy will only bring joy and excited anticipation. Sometimes, though, if a pregnancy is unplanned, the overwhelming feelings can be those of confusion and concern.
Baby’s probably having a squishy old time and getting into position to meet you. He’s gone from being a single cell just 38 weeks ago to being a complex human baby with trillions of cells -- amazing, if you stop to think about it.
Just had a baby? The thought of having sex and needing contraception is probably the very last thing on your mind, but organising postpartum contraception is an important part of your postnatal care.
The odds of having multiples are influenced by many factors, and twinning rates have changed throughout the years. Find out everything else you need to know about multiples.
Following your first pregnancy visit, there are a few tests you may be offered during the subsequent months. Find out what these might include
Adoption is an option for couples who are unable to conceive naturally or for whatever reason do not wish to have biological children.
We decipher the myths around lubricants and let you know what type might be best for you and your partner.
The lowdown on natural family planning and your contraception choices.
Morning sickness or 'all day and all night sickness', involves feeling nauseated and possibly vomiting. It is one of the most common physical complaints of early pregnancy and is due to your body's reaction to the high levels of pregnancy hormones in the body.
The most obvious sign that lets a woman know (or suspect) she is pregnant is missing her menstrual period.
Some newly pregnant women become extremely fatigued during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Gruelling headaches tend to happen in the early days of pregnancy thanks to the abundance of hormonal changes in the weeks after conception.
When a woman ovulates (or releases an egg) her temperature rises slightly and stays elevated for at least 10 days. Taking your temperature daily can reveal this pattern to show you when your body tends to do this. As a guide, ovulation usually occurs 14 days before the next period is due to arrive.
