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DAD’S DELIVERY-DAY DUTIES

Mum’s job during labour is pretty obvious, but what’s a dad to do? While mums are undoubtedly the stars of the show when a baby is on the way, dad...

Claire Yee is a hypnobirthing teacher and certified Life Coach. She is an expert when it comes to natural techniques for a drug-free, peaceful and...

How will you know when you’re really in labour? Here are some signs to watch out for. WHEN WILL I GO INTO LABOUR? Answer: Generally speaking, your...

Oops, there goes another milk feed, power-chucked onto the floor, your dressing gown and the bed … So when does your baby’s spit-up become a cause...

Jojo Hogan, postnatal doula, massage therapist, yoga teacher, and former owner of Bella Mama, explains why caring for mums in the early weeks of m...

From a whisper to a sing-song call to a stern command, adults enjoy a wide range of communication strategies. Babies have only one most powerful s...

Got 20 minutes? Try this self-guided meditation and tap into some mindful relaxation. Meditation can be intimidating to try, but the benefits have...

Ouch, my aching back! Is your back killing you, and is the pain getting worse as your pregnancy progresses? Here are ten ways to deal. Back pain d...

Do you really need to sterilise your breast pump parts or your baby’s bottles? How, and how often? What equipment do you need? Erin Harrison expla...

Nutrition consultant and registered dietitian Angela Phillips talks heartburn in pregnancy. As if sleeping and being comfortable during pregnancy ...

From Week One (when you won’t even know you’re pregnant!) right through to Week 40, here are useful tips and advice for every stage of pregnancy. ...

Immunisations are not just for kids – pregnant women need to consider their immunisation status, too. Theo Brandt of the Immunisation Advisory Cen...