Early Pregnancy Loss
What you need to know about early pregnancy loss, including how you can help prevent it and how you may feel after.
Early life nutrition
Early life nutrition can be a tricky topic to cover but here are 10 factors from the Early Life Nutrition report describing what may affect and influence your baby and child later in life.
Fitting a car seat
Find out the best way to fit a car seat and what to consider before buying one
Your Body After Birth
Read about what your body may do after birth and what it means.
North Island Babymoons
Find where you can go to get away for a North Island babymoon and celebrate the arrival of your new baby, before she/he arrives!
Foods to avoid while pregnant
It is important to watch what you eat while pregnant for the safety of your baby and yourself. Avoid these foods where possible.
Your Pregnancy Timeline
Explore our pregnancy timeline guide for planning your pregnancy and to countdown to the birth of your baby.
Keeping your partner engaged with the pregnancy
These tips from a fun loving dad will help keep your partner interested in your pregnancy and make those nine months fly by.
10 Pregnancy Milestones You Won’t Find In Books
Here are some milestones that anyone who has given birth can tell you about. Milestones that you won’t find in any pregnancy book.
Baby shower food
Throwing a baby shower? Find easy recipes and tips to help make the day extra yum.
How Eye Colour Is Determined
Wondering what determines your baby's eye colour? We break down the science behind your baby's big browns, baby blues and gorgeous greens.
South Island Babymoons
Ready yourself for the incredible life change of a new baby with a relaxing South Island babymoon retreat.
Foetal alcohol syndrome
Foetal alcohol syndrome is the direct result of prenatal alcohol exposure. The more a pregnant woman drinks, the greater the risk to the child.
Medications while pregnant or breastfeeding
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not suffer pain unnecessarily as there are safe pain medications while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Predicting the sex of your baby
Many expectant parents now find out the sex of their baby. Read some of the methods you can use
Nutrition for breastfeeding mums
Breastfeeding is the best option for a healthy baby. Learn more on nutrition for breastfeeding mothers to ensure mother and baby remain healthy.
Where to have your baby shower
A baby shower is usually held by the hostess somewhere other than the expectant mum’s home. You may want to consider one of the following options...
Who to invite to a baby shower
There's no rules about the guest list but the number of guests you invite will dictate the type of baby shower you have
Morning sickness medications
While morning sickness can make you feel like death, it is generally only in rare and serious enduring cases of morning sickness that medication is deemed necessary.
Effects of morning sickness
Despite how poorly you may be feeling it is extremely unusual for morning sickness to have any negative effect on your unborn baby. However, the possible weight loss and dehydration that can accompany chronic morning sickness is more concerning for you and your baby
Morning sickness
Morning sickness is a condition that plagues up to 85% of all pregnant women. Mainly a feature of early pregnancy morning sickness often strikes first thing in the morning but it isn’t unusual for sufferers to experience bouts of morning sickness at any time of the day or night.
Folic acid during pregnancy
Folic acid is vital for the formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis and for protein metabolism, and for the prevention of neural tube defects in the developing foetus during early pregnancy.
Writing birth plan
Writing a birth plan is, for some women, an important part of their practical and emotional preparation for labor and birth
Pregnancy vegetarian diet
Planning or experiencing a pregnancy doesn't mean you have to give up a vegetarian lifestyle but it does require a closer examination of your food intake.
Common pregnancy complaints
Pregnancy is a wonderful time but it can also bring a range of complaints ranging from making you uncomfortable to being quite painful.
Essential Vitamins & Minerals During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can put extra demands on your body's supply of vitamins and minerals. For a healthy pregnancy, a balanced diet including a variety of foods from the main food groups is essential to meet those demands and give your baby the best start.
Natural ways to induce labour
Several things can be done that might make you have contractions and start your labour, but they'll only work if your body is ready.
Pain relief during labour
Find out about the three main medical pain-relieving options during labour and what they may mean for you.
Choosing Your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC)
Choosing between an obstetrician or midwife may be an easy choice for those with a well-established preference, but for others it can be a confusing process.
Pregnancy dental care
With all the changes that the hormonal balance shifts of your pregnancy are having on your body, your teeth and gums can also be affected.