The Move Towards Free Period Products
Recently Scotland became the first country to begin the process of making period products free for those in need. Should NZ follow suit?
The Essential Back Care Guide for New Mums
All the bending over, feeding, picking up and carrying that you carry out each day can take its toll on your back. Smarten up with these tips to prevent problems.
Kiwis Living With Incurable Breast Cancer to Benefit From Digital Cookbook
A sustainable cookbook featuring recipes from well-known Kiwis is the hero of Sweet Louise’s drive to raise $100,000 to support Kiwis living with incurable breast cancer.
Normalising the Conversation About Periods
It's time to tackle the stigma attached to periods and normalise the conversation around menstruation.
A Fussy Baby Can Increase the Chances of PND
While many parents were probably aware of how mind altering having a fussy baby can be, recent research does provide more concrete evidence that it can lead to a higher chance of PND.
10 Anxiety Busters to Help You Stay Cool, Calm and Collected
Family life can take its toll on our mental health. Stay calm and manage stress with Kidspot's 10n easy relaxation techniques and anxiety treatments that will help you achieve relaxation.
How can you balance work, family and self?
Well-being strategist, Kelly Carthy, looks at how we can balance work, family and self, by optimising our capability to contribute to the world in a more meaningful way.
What Is The Ideal Pregnancy Gap?
A study of 148,000 pregnancies has deduced the ideal pregnancy gap - that is, the time between giving birth and conceiving again.
Personal lubricant – why it should be every lady’s best friend
Lube should be considered a holy grail in anyone women’s sex life, single or otherwise! This slippery substance can help ease pain, increase pleasure, and prevent condoms from ripping, making for safer and more pleasurable sex.
Cleaning the house is bad for women
Scientists have discovered that cleaning is as bad for women as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. But it's OK for men.
I’m scared of having a smear test
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable of all cancers. According to the NZ Ministry of Health, mortality from cervical cancer has dropped by nearly two-thirds since the introduction of the national screening programme.
The complete guide to thrush
Thrush can be the bane of a woman’s life – uncomfortable, irritating and plain unpleasant. Vaginal thrush is estimated to strike at least 75% of women at some stage in their lives
Post pregnancy weight loss
Post pregnancy weight loss is a hot topic for new mums. Find out how to manage your post pregnancy weight loss realistically and how to stay healthy during the first few months after the birth of your baby.
The Shocking Truth About Uterine Prolapse
Madeleine Hamilton shares her experience of a uterine prolapse so you can learn how to reduce the risks.