So, you’re about to give birth and the country is in lockdown – how different the situation is from nine months ago when you conceived! Well, every cloud has a silver lining, so if you’re feeling uncertain about how your birth will pan out in light …
New mothers may understandably be feeling uncertain about breastfeeding and bottlefeeding their babies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the answers to some common questions, from the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand College of …
The other day I found myself pregnant, barefoot and in the kitchen, homeschooling my children. It's safe to say that I did not see that coming! Mama-to-be and co-founder of Franjo’s Kitchen, Francesca Fogarty shares her experience of being pregnant …
Self-isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak has become a reality and now childcare centres will close for a period of time. We know that entertaining your little ones will become really important, so we’ve come up with lots of ideas to help inspire …
When your baby starts lisping his first words there's plenty you can do to get the language ball rolling, write speech therapists Camilla Peet and Christian Wright. As your child's communication skills develop you will see his personality start to …
Giving birth can be challenging enough as it is without the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to contend with! You probably have lots of questions about who can come with you to hospital, who can look after your older children while you’re there, and …
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has taken many by surprise, however enough cases have now occurred to provide some useful data on expected outcomes, including infections that have been observed in pregnant women. If you’re pregnant and wondering how …
Check out our list of awesome online resources to help entertain and teach the kids while you're all in lockdown! Listen to a story worldofdavidwalliams.com Popular children's author David Walliams releases a free 15-minute story online each …
The coronavirus has had a global, national, local and family impact. So much of what will happen over the coming days, weeks and months is unknown. What we do know is that being informed helps us feel some form of control. Knowing what actions we …
You've read everything you can get your hands on about pregnancy, but what really happens in those first few minutes, hours, days, and weeks after your baby's birth? Specialist obstetrician/gynaecologist Dr Anil Sharma reveals some of the things you …