Labour third stage
Delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labour. Find more information on delivering the placenta and what happens during labour in the third stage including information about labour contractions. Kidspot New Zealand
Hospital births explained
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Top Tips For Baby-making Sex
If you are trying for a baby, there are some things you might like to incorporate into your sex life to hopefully help things along a bit. Find out ways you might be able to tip the odds in your favour - but remember that taking a good few months to conceive is normal.
Your pregnancy at week 39
At week 39, your baby is now considered full term. After 40 weeks you will be overdue and your doctor may consider inducing labour and birth.
Why can’t we get pregnant?
We may avoid getting pregnant for years so why can it be so hard to get pregnant when we want to have a baby? Find out when to get fertility help. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Baby Shower Games
Throwing a baby shower is fun to do during your pregnancy, and choosing games your guests will enjoy is part of the fun! Get a few ideas for games for your baby shower.
Haemorrhoids and anal fissures
Dealing with haemorrhoids piles and anal fissures are common complaints during pregnancy. Find out how to avoid this painful bowel condition and how to reduce pain.
Staying healthy with morning sickness
Morning sickness effects many women in early pregnancy. Find out how you can stay healthy while coping with morning sickness when you're pregnant.
The big 3 of pregnancy supplements
The latest report on early life nutrition lists folic acid, iodine and omega-3 as the three most important pregnancy supplements.
Labour and birth aids
Labour and birth aids help you give birth with comfort. Find how what happens during labour and birth and the aids and support you can pack for yourself. Find reassurance and be prepared for your labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand
Medicines in pregnancy
During pregnancy everything that goes into your mouth and body impacts on the health of your developing baby. Always talk to your doctor before taking any medication.
Third day baby blues
Post natal third day baby blues are a normal hormonal reaction for new mums.
Having A Safe Home Birth
Home births are not common for childbirth in New Zealand. But having a home birth can be a safe option for giving birth when you know whats involved.
Complete baby shower resource
Find out what you need to do to organise a beautiful baby shower that's special for a mum-to-be.
Finding Safe Bedding For Your Bubs Nursery
Setting up your nursery and their cot is an exciting time. Make sure you're creating a safe haven with these tips to finding safe nursery and bedding products.
Genetic testing
Depending on your cultural background, you, your partner, or the combination of you together, could mean that genetic testing is a sensible precaution.
Water Birth
Water births are a popular birthing option for pregnant women as giving birth in water will reduce stress on both the mother and baby and reduce contraction pain during labour. Find advice and information on the benefits of a water birth. Kidspot New Zealand
Your pregnancy at week 12
Week 12 in your baby's development continues to see fast physical development. Follow your baby's growth with week by week pregnancy information.
Breaking pregnancy news
The right time to tell people the news of your pregnancy is a very personal thing. Breaking pregnancy news is definitely a case of what is right for you.
Is Your Due Date Wrong?
Your due date at the beginning of your pregnancy is often wrong. Find out why your baby's due date may be wrong and how to get a correct due date. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand
Pregnancy Makes You Sexy
10 reasons why your partner thinks your sexy during your pregnancy. Sex during pregnancy is safe. Find out how to enjoy your relationship during pregnancy. Kidspot New Zealand
Choosing the Sex of Your Baby
Whether you have a boy or girl the main hope is that they're healthy and happy, but if you're wanting to try to influence the sex of your baby here are a few methods and techniques that you could try at home.
Cervix Ready For Labour?
If you are [...]
Your pregnancy at week 19
Your baby has developed genitals and hearing has developed so baby can hear your voice when you talk. Find out more about baby's development at 19 weeks.
Healthy Pregnancy Diet
If you're trying to get pregnant, read our guide to getting pregnant and find more information about maintaining an healthy pregnancy diet in Kidspot's comprehensive health section. Kidspot New Zealand
Vaginal breech birth
The following information describes the birth process of babies born vaginally in a breech position.
Tips For Inducing Labour
Mums have top tips on way to bring on labour naturally. Avoid a hospital labour induction by trying these ideas in Kidspot New Zealand's family health section.
Morning sickness remedies – that work
Morning sickness during pregnancy is experienced by about 80% of pregnant women. Find some morning sickness remedies that work to help alleviate those miserable symptoms.
Great First Stage Labour
Everything you need to know about for a great first stage of labour, from contractions, hydration, waters breaking and first-stage positions.
Coping With Contractions
Coping with contractions can be helped using natural assistance during contractions as well as drugs during contractions. Find reassurance and be prepared for your labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand