How to take a pregnancy test
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Maternity Wear
Maternity bra and knicker know-how
When it comes to getting dressed, smalls can make a big difference. Personal stylist Stacey Gillies talks bras and …
Birth Stories
Baby Showers
A picture perfect baby shower!
Surrounded by her closest family and friends at a very special venue, Brianna Berry shares her picture-perfect baby shower …
Capturing your Pregnancy - photography and announcements
Hospital Milestone Cards
Turn your special moments into lifetime memories with these pregnancy and birth milestone cards. Simply click on the picture …
Birth Photography - Capture The Moment
You’d pay a professional to photograph your wedding so, Sarah Tennant asks, why not the other most important day in your …
The Big Announcement: How will you tell everyone?
Sarah Tennant looks at how modern families make the momentous announcement of an impending arrival. If there’s one thing …
Be inspired to capture your pregnancy journey
Maternity photography is a growth industry, excuse the pun! Whether you choose to get professional photos taken or take them …
Birth announcement: Special of the Day
We love this stop-motion video created by Auckland parents Davian and Kristy to announce their "Special Of The Day" - the …
FREE fun pregnancy printables
Have some fun with your pregnancy by downloading and printing off these free milestone cards! Announce it to the world, or …
Everything you need for your pregnancy toolkit
Maternity Clothing Must-Haves
Thankfully maternity clothes have come along way in recent years. They're not the frumpy outfits they once were. Now, you …
Week by week pregnancy
39 weeks pregnant
If you’re 39 weeks pregnant, that means you’ve carried a baby to term. It’s almost time to meet the little tyke and your …
Your Antenatal Guide
What to eat when you're pregnant
Foods to eat and avoid in pregnancy
Take extra precautions with food in pregnancy to help ensure you and your baby stay healthy. Here’s our guide on which foods …
Preparation
Two mamas tell us why they banked their baby's cord blood
Auckland based mothers’ Simone Anderson & Jazmyn Aria talk about why banking their baby’s cord blood is important to …
The basics of parental leave
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) has come a long way baby! Back in 2002, when it was first introduced in New Zealand, parents and …
Preparing your relationship for parenthood
Dr Melanie Woodfield offers advice on the likely turbulence of new parenthood and how best to prepare for the relationship …
Health insurance
When baby arrives, your health suddenly seems a lot more important. When you're starting a family, it's quite natural to …
What to expect & what to do for each stage of pregnancy
Dr Nick Walker outlines what to expect in each trimester and offers a handy to-do list to help you on your way. 1st …
10 things that need to be done before baby arrives
There are many ways to practically prepare for a new baby. We asked Grace Nixon - a midwife, newborn consultant, nursery …
Labour and Birth
24 hours in a birthing centre
Sarah Tennant spent 24 hours in a birthing centre, observing a day in the life of these hallowed halls of …
Conception
The power of preconception nutrition
Dietitian Claudia Vavasour explains how eating well can boost fertility – for both him and her! Infertility affects up to …
Pregnancy Symptoms
Health and Wellbeing
Pregnancy sleep tips
Pregnancy massage specialist Samantha Thurlby-Brooks gives you her top 10 tips for achieving maximum comfort as your tummy …
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Pregnant in paradise - Pregnancy care in the Pacific
Obstetrician Dr Martin Sowter is a frequent visitor to the Pacific Islands, where mums can face a tough time having a …
The real difference between boys & girls
The Real Difference Between Boys & Girls What part does gender play before your little one is born? Sarah Tennant …
I'm pregnant so don't go bursting my bubble!
Since when did it become acceptable to greet the good news of a pregnancy with predictions of doom? The last thing a …
Don't say these things to a pregnant woman
Why is it that tact and common sense can fly out the window when people see a pregnant woman, asks Christine Stride. Thanks …
15 things to love about being pregnant
Pregnancy is a huge transformation for mind, body and soul. Rochelle Gillespie shares 15 things to love about those months …
Finding out baby's gender
To find out or not to find out? When our mothers were having babies the only way to find out the gender of your baby was to …
Twins or More
Multiple pregnancies guide weeks 5-8
Week 5 At this stage you will probably still not know that you are carrying multiples, as the babies are still too small to …
Pregnancy Loss
Baby loss: the story of Poppy Sunshine
Lisa Crear shares her story of baby loss with Christine Stride, in the hope of raising awareness for other mums. "My fiancé …
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Pregnant tennis star Serena Williams stars in the latest campaign for lingerie line Berlei and it really is a must-see. In the moving video, Serena encourages the next generation, including her unborn child, to invest in themselves.The campaign is …
These babymoon ideas will get you glowing
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Why is pregnancy nine months long?
It's been a long held belief that human babies are born underdeveloped compared with other primates because of the problem of fitting a baby's head through their mother's birth canal. But new research is turning that, well, on its head. Holly …