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View details 8 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1
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Pregnancy
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8 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

About the size of a kidney bean, your little one measures about 1.3 cm long. Learn more about this week.

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View details 7 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1
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Pregnancy
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7 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Your baby is already a pretty impressive 10 mm long.  Though you won’t feel it yet, they’re on the move.

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View details 5 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1
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Pregnancy
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5 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Though only around the size of a sesame seed, your baby is growing by leaps and bounds. Relatively speaking!

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View details 3 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1
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Pregnancy
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3 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

You’re at the very beginning of the journey. You can’t see anything yet, but that doesn’t mean there’s isn’t a whole lot going on.

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View details 4 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1
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Pregnancy
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4 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Almost one month already! There are lots of things happening inside you this week.

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View details Healthy Hydration
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9-12 months
Healthy Hydration

Healthy Hydration

Did you know? Offering sugary drinks to your baby adds extra calories to the diet and can negatively affect their teeth health?  Offer water in a cup instead.  

2 mins to read

View details 7 basic rules of safe food preparation
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4-6 months
7 basic rules of safe food preparation

7 basic rules of safe food preparation

Follow these stay-safe principles when you’re shopping or preparing food for your baby.
 

4 mins to read

View details Best First Foods for Infants, and What to Avoid
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4-6 months
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Best First Foods for Infants, and What to Avoid

There will be plenty of time for occasional treats when your baby is older, however particularly in the first two years when your baby’s tastes are developing, it is important for them to stick to

5 mins to read

View details C-sections: What You Need To Consider
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Pregnancy
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C-sections: What You Need To Consider

There may be several reasons why your doctor or obstetrician recommends an elective (planned) c-section. Here are a few things to consider and discuss.

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View details Decoding Pregnancy Pains: Causes, Coping Mechanisms, and When to Call the Doctor
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Pregnancy
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Decoding Pregnancy Pains: Causes, Coping Mechanisms, and When to Call the Doctor

Pregnancy is an extraordinary time, but it is not without its fair share of pregnancy discomforts.

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View details Giving Birth – From Vaginal Birth to C-Section
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Pregnancy
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Giving Birth – From Vaginal Birth to C-Section

It's normal to be nervous about giving birth. Knowing what happens while giving birth can help create a positive start to your parenting experience, take a look.

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View details C-Section Recovery Checklist
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Pregnancy
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C-Section Recovery Checklist

As with any surgery, C-section recovery takes time. Here are some things to think about from C-section recovery time to cleaning C-section incisions.

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View details Working Out Your Birth Plan
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Pregnancy
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Working Out Your Birth Plan

Giving birth is less daunting if you have an easy to follow birth plan in mind, to help the day go as smoothly as possible. See our birth plan guide.

4 mins to read

View details How to Overcome 'Mum Guilt'
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0-4 months
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How to Overcome 'Mum Guilt'

Tired of battling mum guilt? Dealing with mum guilt is something many women experience as the expectations and responsibilities of motherhood are immense. 

7 mins to read

View details How To Emotionally Prepare for Parenthood
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Pregnancy
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How To Emotionally Prepare for Parenthood

You're expecting a child, so do you know how to prepare for parenthood? Read our easy tips so you know what to consider before becoming a parent.

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View details How To Be a Confident Parent
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0-4 months
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How To Be a Confident Parent

Becoming a new parent and bringing your newborn home is the most daunting experience to navigate.

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View details Understanding Your Fertile Window
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Pre Pregnancy
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Understanding Your Fertile Window

Ovulation & your period are part of the same cycle. For 'mums-to-be' the opportunity to conceive comes around roughly once a month for a few days, this is when ovulation occurs.

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View details Baby Nutrition - Mini Meals For Mini People
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6-9 months
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Baby Nutrition - Mini Meals For Mini People

The dietary needs for infants during the first year of life are higher than those of adults.

5 mins to read

View details Bringing Baby Home
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0-4 months
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Bringing Baby Home

Arriving home with a newborn and no midwife standing by to help or encourage you can be daunting. You may find you can’t take your eyes off your newborn and burst into tears for no good reason.

4 mins to read

View details Lonely Parents: How Can You Feel Alone With a Baby in Your Arms?
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0-4 months
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Lonely Parents: How Can You Feel Alone With a Baby in Your Arms?

You never get a minute to yourself, yet you’ve never felt lonelier? Yes, that’s the paradox of lonely parents.

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View details Bathing Baby
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0-4 months
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Bathing Baby

Your baby will love a nice warm bath and if not, be patient – it won’t take long and they will and won’t want to get out!

6 mins to read

View details How to Calm a Fussy Baby
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0-4 months
How to Calm a Fussy Baby

How to Calm a Fussy Baby

Babies thrive on love, attention and responsive feeding. Your perception of whether you have an easy baby or not may have a significant bearing on how difficult you find parenting.

3 mins to read

View details Understanding and Managing a Fussy Eater
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18-24 months
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Understanding and Managing a Fussy Eater

Are you facing challenges with a picky eater? Wanting some tips for fussy eaters? You're not alone. Many parents encounter difficulties when it comes to their child's eating habits.

5 mins to read

View details Your Guide to Toddler Meals and Nutrition
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12-18 months
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Your Guide to Toddler Meals and Nutrition

As you probably already know, toddlers are incredibly active and energetic! For their body size, toddlers need to make every bite count with nutritious meals and snacks.

6 mins to read

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