Tag Archives: pregnancy

As expecting, or new, parents there is a vast amount of information that you can access about how to help your beautiful baby grow into a thriving successful adult. Opinions vary wildly about what does (or doesn’t) help you navigate… Continue Reading >

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Minimise back/pelvic pain while supporting your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in a lightweight, breathable fabric suitable all year around.

Health fund rebates may apply

Did you know that what you eat during pregnancy impacts your baby’s future health?  A Mediterranean-style diet has been found to be one of the healthiest options for pregnant mummas.  Here we investigate the benefits. What is the Mediterranean diet?… Continue Reading >

Parenting is full of changes. Step parenting is full of challenges. Becoming a mum is full of challenges. No matter how prepared you think you are for it having been a stepparent, there are challenges and issues that you cannot… Continue Reading >

Rachel Simpson   So many women are confused about how to exercise safely during pregnancy. Everyone seems to have a different answer – doctors, family and friends, personal trainers – and the research and recommendations for safe exercise during pregnancy… Continue Reading >

Rachel Simpson   Your body undergoes significant change throughout your pregnancy to make room for your growing baby. The uterus increases significantly in size and weight during pregnancy. Its volume can increase 500-1000 times the size of a non-pregnant woman’s… Continue Reading >

Without a doubt, during your pregnancy you’ll hear the term ‘pelvic floor exercises’. But do you really need to do these regularly? And if so, how do you know if you’re doing them correctly? Because the pelvic floor is an… Continue Reading >

Have you recently found out that you’re pregnant? What amazing news to receive! There’s nothing more exciting than the prospect of starting a family. However, I understand that this time can be a little nerve-racking, as you want to protect… Continue Reading >

By Kathy Fray Not since the Spanish Flu a century ago has the benefit of having a robust Immune System been so important to mankind, globally! However, pregnancy naturally weakens the immune system making women immuno-compromised. For a long time the… Continue Reading >

By Kathy Fray It is physiologically normal during pregnancy1 to naturally be immuno-compromised (it is part of how your body doesn’t reject growing your baby). But add into that fact, knowing that local Hospitals (where you may have been planning to give… Continue Reading >