Labour + birth

Knowing the difference between Braxton Hicks and Labour contractions is important During pregnancy, it’s common to experience uterine contractions. Understanding the differences can help in determining when labour has truly begun. So, we’ve done the research for you (and for me) about what to expect and when to head to the hospital. Braxton Hicks contractions […]

This is the most helpful podcast if you’re considering a C-section Becoming a mum for the first time can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. So much of your life is about to change, and it can feel a little intense at times. As exciting as it can be, there’s so much information to take in, […]

Octopus teddies aren’t just a cute friend for your early arrival If you’ve given birth to a premature baby, you’ll know firsthand that the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience isn’t an easy one. It can be full of intense and stressful emotions for both new parents and their early arrivals, which is why a […]

If you’re soon to give birth, you’re likely in the stages of getting your hospital bag prepped. When doing so, there is one product that a new mum swears was a ‘game-changer’ for her when she went into labour. While we are in the depths of winter weather, TikTok user, Cass Olive (@cassolive) says a […]

Who would’ve thought? While preparing a hospital bag ahead of delivering a baby, gum is likely very far down the list of essentials for expectant mums. Welcoming a baby via caesarean section can disrupt the bowels and cause regular bowel movements to stop, according to the Sydney Pelvic Centre. After a c-section, women may experience […]

As your due date approaches, one of the things that might be on your mind is your water breaking Is it as dramatic as the movies, will you be soaked and panicking, desperately trying to get to the hospital? The reality is not half as dramatic as Hollywood makes it seem, thankfully. It could be […]