Navigate the complex world of pregnancy health with information on symptoms, complications, nutrition, sleep, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Falling pregnant is easy for some women, but for others conception can take time. Try these pre-pregnancy tips to help you conceive.
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.
Being pampered during pregnancy is nice, but not every beauty treatment is safe. Find out about bikini waxing, dying hair and massage during pregnancy.
Congratulations, you're expecting! Here are five things to do for baby while pregnant that you may not have thought about.
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.
Research has suggested that mothers who eat 'junk food' while pregnant may have already programmed their babies to be addicted to a high-fat, high-sugar diet by the time they are weaned.
Stretch marks occur to 70% of women, most commonly during pregnancy. Find out how to prevent stretch marks and what you can do to minimise them.
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.
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 latest report on early life nutrition lists folic acid, iodine and omega-3 as the three most important pregnancy supplements.
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.
Depending on your cultural background, you, your partner, or the combination of you together, could mean that genetic testing is a sensible precaution.
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
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.
Find a few morning sickness remedies that will help you relieve the unpleasant symptoms of morning sickness.
Antenatal screens and tests during the early stages of your pregnancy can help identify problems and may help you come to important decisions about your baby.
Eating right during pregnancy is a familiar message- here we dig a little deeper to look at the science that explains why certain foods are recommended.
Pregnancy can have many different effects on you, and your relationship. Here are some of the common questions women ask about sex during pregnancy.
Back pain in pregnancy is common. Understand the causes of back pain and lower back pain during pregnancy and tips on how to relieve it.
Understand pregnancy hormones and the effects they have on your body during the second trimester.
It is now well recognised and accepted that making love throughout pregnancy is perfectly safe, in the absence of pregnancy complications.
Being pregnant inevitably means you will gain weight. However, how much weight gain during pregnancy varies from woman to woman.
The placenta implants high in the top of the uterus. Occasionally part, or all of it, will implant in the lower segment of the uterus. This is known as placenta previa and more severe cases are prone to bleed heavily during labour.
If you're pregnant and craving peanut butter on toast, the good news is that it may not be bad for baby after all.
Quickening is the early signs of your baby's movements during pregnancy. Learn more about your baby's kicks and quickening during pregnancy.
There are many pregnancy symptoms that are part of a healthy pregnancy but there are also symptoms of pregnancy you shouldn't ignore and can lead to pregnancy complications.
