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.
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.
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.
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 centres offer an alternative to public hospitals for giving birth. Find out whether your babys birth would be suited to a birth centre.
At week 37 your baby is technically full term – though that doesn't mean he’s finished growing and developing.
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.
Contraception comes in different forms like birth control pills, Implanon and Mirena. Find out the best birth control method for you.
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.
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.
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.
Baby continues to develop during week 29. Now baby's brain is developing quickly, bone marrow develops and adrenal glands start producting hormones.
Baby's that are born overdue often show the following signs:
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Find out what you need to consider to keep your baby safe in their cot, including mattress and cot placement.
Falling pregnant is easy for some women, but for others conception can take time. Try these pre-pregnancy tips to help you conceive.
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Occasionally (about 1 in every 400 births, or 0.25%) the baby is lying across ways in the uterus, called a 'transverse lie'
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
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.
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.
Being pampered during pregnancy is nice, but not every beauty treatment is safe. Find out about bikini waxing, dying hair and massage during pregnancy.
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 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.
