Welcome to Pregnancy - that most exciting and scary time of your life! We overview the key issues on preconception, testing (online test, home pregnancy tests, ultrasound), pregnancy stages, signs and symptoms, your health, maternity wear, and planning for your birth.
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Baby Shower Ideas
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Am I pregnant ?
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Home Pregnancy Tests
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Online Pregnancy Test
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| Ideas on games, themes, gifts, and suppliers for your Baby Shower |
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How do you know if you're pregnant? What are the common pregnancy signs and symptoms? |
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When is the earliest you can use a pregnancy test kit? Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 ? Which are the best & cheapest kits? |
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Our free online pregnancy quiz takes you through 12 signs and symptoms of pregnancy |
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Choosing an LMC
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Midwives
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Obstetricians |
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Where to Give Birth
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| All women in NZ are entitled to a Lead Maternity Carer - which one will be best for you? |
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What does a midwife do and what is their specialist role in New Zealand |
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What is an obstetrician, what do they do and how much do they cost? |
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The advantages & disadvantages of hospitals, birth centres & home births |
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The 3 Trimesters
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Maternity Wear
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Doula
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Fetal Movements |
| "Trimester" - the 3 developmental phases of the 40 weeks pregnancy - how do they feel and what is happening to your baby? |
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Some great advice on which clothes are really useful for when you are pregnant and breast feeding |
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Great information on the role of the doula, a growing phenomenon in New Zealand today
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Examines fetal movements in pregnancy, fetal health and well being in the womb.
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Bleeding in Pregnancy
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Miscarriage
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Ectopic Pregnancy
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Exercise in Pregnancy
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| Find out why bleeding in pregnancy should always be checked out by your maternity carer. |
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Find out more about the causes and implication of miscarriage for women in NZ today.
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Read about the causes and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy and treatment for the condition.
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Great tips for incorporating exercise into your daily routine in pregnancy.
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Exercising for the Birth
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Growth of the Baby |
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Pre-eclampsia |
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Glossary
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Exercises which can help pregnant mums to prepare for the birth.
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Advice about the growth of the baby during pregnancy.
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Information on pre-eclampsia and the implications for mother and baby
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Definitions of the terms commonly used in pregnancy and birth |
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