You are almost there. Get ready to welcome your little one into the world. Week 27 Your baby may be able to recognise both yours and your husband’s voices. Nice to know as you both coo at him and sing...
Your baby’s body is growing rapidly, but in a calmer way. Week 15 Your darling is the size of an apple and looks more like the baby of your dreams. Week 16 Tiny bones in his ears are in place,...
The first trimester is a period of rapid growth for baby. Be amazed as you follow his development, week-by-week. Week One and Two Your body is gearing itself for ovulation and preparing for fertilisation. Week Three Pregnancy happens this week...
While you are pregnant, you will be asked if you want to bank your baby’s cord blood. Here’s some information to help you make your decision: What is cord blood? It is the blood from your newborn’s umbilical cord. Why...
Soothe Those Aches Away Those aching shoulders and back of yours are just crying out for a massage. A massage is a lovely way to soothe tired muscles and lower your stress hormones. But you’ll be wondering if it’s safe...
With all that’s going on in your body, it’s no surprise that sleep is eluding you. Here are some suggestions to have you sleeping through the night. 1.Taking Frequent Leaks Problem: Increased hormones can mean having to run to the...
It’s normal to feel tired when you’re pregnant, especially during the first trimester and again during the third trimester. Here are some tips to get you up and going: 1. Listen to your body. If you’re tired, rest. Pace yourself and...
While most people have heard of postnatal depression, perinatal depression is less well known. Yet the blues can hit you even during pregnancy. Be good to yourself. Taking care of yourself emotionally as well as physically should be your top...
By now, you’ve probably had or a relative predict the gender of your baby by looking at your appearance or belly. Chinese folklore has it that if the mum-to-be looks prettier during pregnancy than she did before, she must be...
