Contraception: finding the right birth control for you
Contraception comes in different forms like birth control pills, Implanon and Mirena. Find out the best birth control method for you.
What to expect at your remaining pregnancy visits
After around 28 weeks of the pregnancy, your pregnancy visits will be scheduled a little more frequently. However, the timing of each visit can vary, depending on when your last visit was, your individual needs and your caregiver's preferences.
Your pregnancy at week 26
It's week 26 of your baby's development and she can now open her eyes and see. Her reflexs including the sucking reflex are now developing.
Sex during middle pregnancy
During the middle phase of pregnancy (from about 12-14 weeks until about 28 to 30 weeks), many women find they have a renewed interest in sex.
Your pregnancy at week 29
Baby continues to develop during week 29. Now baby's brain is developing quickly, bone marrow develops and adrenal glands start producting hormones.
Overdue Babies
Baby's that are born overdue often show the following signs:
Your pregnancy at week 25
Your baby's development through week 25 sees further maturation of her lungs - and you may begin to feel baby's hiccups. The rightin reflex now works too.
Your pregnancy at week 27
In week 27 your baby's heart beat is strong enough that you can hear it as well as baby's eyelashes being fully grown to protecct his eyes from harm.
9 Ways To Prepare For Baby
Spend your last trimester preparing for baby by packing your hospital bag, getting your car fitted with a baby seat and cooking meals to freeze.
Carrying Twins
Pregnancy and twins. Older mums are more likely to have twins. Find out what it means to be carrying twins during your pregnancy. Kidspot New Zealand
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Early pregnancy symptoms
Early pregnancy is marked by pregnancy symptoms typical of the first trimester. Discover pregnancy signs that may tell you that you're pregnant including morning sickness and food cravings.
Safe nursery cot and mattress
Find out what you need to consider to keep your baby safe in their cot, including mattress and cot placement.
Top Conception Tips
Falling pregnant is easy for some women, but for others conception can take time. Try these pre-pregnancy tips to help you conceive.
Reasons for an epidural
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About transverse lie
Occasionally (about 1 in every 400 births, or 0.25%) the baby is lying across ways in the uterus, called a 'transverse lie'
Living with pregnancy loss: 10 things to remember
She has 10 words of experience (from a mum, not a medical expert) to share with anyone else who may be going through the same thing
What to expect at your first pregnancy visit
The first pregnancy visit is generally timed to happen around 10 to 14 weeks of the pregnancy. The main aims of the first pregnancy visit are for your Lead Maternity Caregiver (LMC) to obtain detailed information about your health, medical and pregnancy history.
Announcing your pregnancy
Find out when you should announce your pregnancy to friends and family and your employer. Research your maternity leave options and learn what you need to do during early pregnancy at work.
Pregnancy pampering
Being pampered during pregnancy is nice, but not every beauty treatment is safe. Find out about bikini waxing, dying hair and massage during pregnancy.
10 Ways To Boost Your Fertility Today
Getting pregnant can take time but you can increase your fertility and make your chances of getting pregnant better with these easy conception tips.
Contraception
Contraception or birth control options are varied and women needing to choose a contraception are advised to research all the birth control choices. Find out which contraception will work for you. Choices include Implanon, condoms, contraceptive pill and more. Research contraception at Kidspot.
5 Things You Can Do For Baby While Pregnant
Congratulations, you're expecting! Here are five things to do for baby while pregnant that you may not have thought about.
Calculating your pregnancy due date
Your pregnancy guide to the changes happening to you and your baby including your baby's development, your pregnancy timeline and pregnancy stages, coping with morning sickness and having a healthy pregnancy. Find everything for babies, toddlers & kids 0-14 - Kidspot New Zealand.
Your pregnancy at week 11
Baby could be spending his days sucking, wrinkling his forehead and turning his head as he moves around his your uterus – but you won’t feel it yet.
Pelvic floor exercises
Your pelvic floor area is a group of muscles that need to be exercised during pregnancy to keep them strong. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles is about something much more important than mere aesthetics - it's about good health.
Everything you need to know about labour and childbirth
Everything you need to know for all the stages of labour, pain relief, the birth of your baby and more.
Premature labour
Premature labour occurs when you go into labour before the 37-week mark of your pregnancy. Find reassurance and be prepared for a premature labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through premature labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand
5 tips on how to recover from a C-section
The first week after having a C-section is really tricky. Bianca Wordley has some tips to help you recover faster.