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Thankfully maternity clothes have come along way in recent years. They're not the frumpy outfits they once were. Now, you …
The OHbaby! top 10 pregnancy essentials
With over 20 pregnancies between us, the OHbaby! team has been there, done that, and got the stretch-marks to prove it! As …
Pregnancy Toolkit
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Stretch Mark Treatments
Love them or hate them, stretch marks are another sign of “earning your stripes” as a mum. Stretch marks are one of the …
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Guessing whether you're having a boy or a girl is all part of the fun!Thankfully technology now allows an ultrasound to give …
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The best gift a baby could give a sibling
My husband, Ben, and I were over the moon with the birth of our first child, a beautiful baby boy we named Brodie. We …
Labour and Birth
Birthing: most common pain relief options
Dr Morgan Edwards explains the most common pain relief options available during labour and childbirth. Women have been …
Labours of love: four very different birth stories
Labour is a powerful, beautiful and unique experience. Four mothers share their birth stories with Marianne Falconer, along …
What kind of birth do you want?
Are you pregnant and worried that your labour and birth won't turn out the way you hope? It's your body and your choice - …
How to get baby in the best position for birth
Trying to get your baby into an optimal position for birth was called 'maternal posturing' in 19th century publications, so …
Hospital bag checklist
"What should I pack in my hospital bag?" is something every mother-to-be will ask at some point in their pregnancy, …
When push comes to shove: dads in the delivery room
The reality of labour and birth can be a bit of an eye-opener for all involved, but especially dads-to-be. Hannah Davidson …
Conception
Can You Choose Your Baby's Gender?
The miracle of conception can be quite well organised, thanks to an increase in knowledge since our parents' generation. We …
Pregnancy Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy
The signs and symptoms of pregnancy are caused by two hormones that are produced during pregnancy: progesterone and HCG …
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Maternity Wear
Tips for buying maternity bras
Nursing bras, side slings, A-frames, full cups, three-quarter cups, OMG! It’s a whole other language! Maternity bras sound …
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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 …
What do midwives get paid?
Waikato community midwife Sheryl Wright unpackages some of the myths surrounding midwife pay. Recently I heard something …
Twins or More
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Twice as nice - or double the trouble? Sarah Tennant explores the fascinating facts behind the conception of twins and what …
Pregnancy Loss
Baby loss: the story of Poppy Sunshine
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These babymoon ideas will get you glowing
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Why is pregnancy nine months long?
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Find a Midwife
Click on the link below to take you to your region: Auckland North Island South Island The midwives listed here are completely independent of OHbaby!, and an inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement from OHbaby! Midwives …