Exercise during pregnancy
Being fit and healthy can help prepare your body for labour and the physical and emotional demands that caring for your newborn baby will bring.
The Impact Of Age On Fertility
There are many reasons couples delay starting a family, but advancing age does have an impact on both partners' fertility - in fact, it is the single biggest factor affecting the chance to conceive and carry a healthy baby to full term. We take a look at the range of factors that over time cause a decline in fertility and getting pregnant.
Myths about fertility
The female menstrual cycle is still one of the most misunderstood human biological processes! Find out what myths are being spread and the truth behind them.
Your Pre-Pregnancy Checklist
Just like most other major decisions in life, pregnancy is something that benefits from some careful planning. To provide the best care for both yourself and your baby, being well-informed and prepared can make the experience much more enjoyable. Join us as we take a look at things to consider before you start trying to get pregnant.
Getting ready to conceive
Before you start trying for a baby, here are a few things you may want to think about and talk to your doctor about.
Ten Reasons To Use Billings Ovulation Method™
Fertility control should be reliable, harmless, immediately reversible, and inexpensive. And it shouldn't detract from the pleasure of sex.
The Billings Ovulation Method™
By learning to identify natural signs of fertility, you can use the Billings Ovulation Method™ to achieve or avoid pregnancy and to safeguard your reproductive health.
Your pregnancy at week 41
Did someone forget to tell baby your due date because it doesn't seem as if he is making any moves to leave the comfort of your womb.
Your pregnancy at week 40
Don't be discouraged - only 5 per cent of babies are born on their due date with most babies coming within a week of the day estimated.
Your pregnancy at week 39
It would be unusual for you not to be uncomfortable and feel huge at this time. Your uterus has filled your pelvis and most of your abdomen and it has pushed everything else out of the way.
Your pregnancy at week 36
At week 36 your baby is perfecting her Ulnar grip reflex and will show this off to you when you put your finger on her palm after she is born.
Your pregnancy at week 34
All five senses within your baby are now working. She can see, hear, smell, taste and touch and can even taste what you had for dinner a few hours later
Your pregnancy at week 33
During week 33 your baby's head will grow by up to centimetre in circumference – a huge spurt in a short time period.
Your pregnancy at week 32
All five senses within your baby are now working. She can see, hear, smell, taste and touch and can even taste what you had for dinner a few hours later
Your pregnancy at week 24
At week 24 baby is now looking and behaving much the same way now as she will when she is born
Your pregnancy at week 22
During week 22 your baby's skin will make the transformation from being translucent to opaque. No longer will you be able to see everything underneath all of that skin.
Your pregnancy at week 14
Week 12 in your baby's development continues to see fast physical development. Follow your baby's growth with week by week pregnancy information.
Your pregnancy at week 13
Week 12 in your baby's development continues to see fast physical development. Follow your baby's growth with week by week pregnancy information.
Your pregnancy at week 9
This week the baby's eyelids have started to develop and a nose is starting to form, making a nice change from the nasal pits decorating the baby’s face of a few weeks ago.
Your pregnancy at week 6
Follow your baby's development through your pregnancy with weekly development updates. This week is week 6 and your baby's heart is already beating.
Your pregnancy at week 8
Your baby will now have five little ridges on each hand and foot.
Your pregnancy at week 7
Just last week your baby looked like a tadpole and now it is turning into a proper critter.
Do you have restless legs syndrome?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterised by a type of cramp, or soreness in the legs. One in five pregnant women suffer from restless legs syndrome. Here's how to put RLS to bed so you can get a good night's sleep.
Your pregnancy at week 18
Baby's development at week 18 continues quickly. You will be able to begin feeling your baby's kicks and movements which is called the quickening.
When to throw a baby shower
Discover when it's the best time to throw a baby shower. Learn how to throw a baby shower and great ideas for baby showers that will make your baby shower a success.
Your pregnancy at week 20
Baby is now 20 weeks and you are halfway through your pregnancy. Find out how big your baby is and learn about the vernix coating that protects her skin.
Birth centre births
Birth centres offer an alternative to public hospitals for giving birth. Find out whether your babys birth would be suited to a birth centre.
Your pregnancy at week 37
At week 37 your baby is technically full term – though that doesn't mean he’s finished growing and developing.
Maternity clothes
As your belly begins to grow, you will need to adjust your clothing. This may involve just continuing to wear stretchy clothes you already own or borrowing or purchasing special maternity clothes.