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…could I be, pregnant? You might have asked yourself this little question in the quiet recesses of your mind. Our instincts are still a little understood factor in…

After that amazing moment of finding out that you are pregnant, one of the first things you will need to do is choose your lead maternity care provider.…

I didn’t have a baby shower with either of my pregnancies.  It just wasn’t really something that was done back then.  But boy things have really changed in…

For many women, preconception nutrition is not considered unless they have a related health issue or are consciously planning for a healthy pregnancy. Once pregnant, focus is altered to planning for arrival of baby, so post-conception nutrition can be an afterthought, yet remains vitally important throughout pregnancy.

Once I started looking pregnant, strangers started treating me differently.  My own policy is never to assume someone with a little roundness in the abdominal region is pregnant…

Pregnancy Help supports the well being of pregnant and recently pregnant women, parents, caregivers and their families/whanau, by providing information and practical support with non-judgemental Care, Concern and…

The National Immunisation Schedule is a series of free immunisation visits designed to provide your family with the best protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.  It is important to get…

This article explains the role of obstetricians and when you may require the specialist care of an obstetrician in pregnancy or childbirth.

This article explains the role of the midwife in New Zealand, how to find a midwife and what they will do during pregnancy, birth and afterwards.

This article gives information on Caesarean in Detail – what happens before and after a Caesarean section in New Zealand, what is involved and detail on what it…

There are three main causes of bleeding in pregnancy. Find out why bleeding in pregnancy should always be checked out by your maternity carer.

This article is full of tips for Maternity Wear – whether it’s tops, pants or underwear you’re after, for work or home, for formal or casual, small or…

How do I know I am pregnant ? This article explores the early signs and symptoms you may have if you are pregnant and common feelings in early…

Heartburn in pregnancy is a very, very common complaint and effects most women during pregnancy at some point. Some women experience quite severe heartburn during pregnancy.

Most people make a decision, or not as the case may be, to become pregnant and begin the process of attempting conception. At this stage people often get…