Nine tips to make pregnancy easier
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Maternity Wear
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Baby showers tend to follow a fairly predictable formula, and as lovely as it is to spend an afternoon drinking tea, eating …
Capturing your Pregnancy - photography and announcements
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 …
Hospital Milestone Cards
Turn your special moments into lifetime memories with these pregnancy and birth milestone cards. Simply click on the picture …
Share your creative and inspiring pregnancy or birth announcement!
We're looking for creative, beautiful and cool pregnancy and birth announcements to inspire parents to mark this special …
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
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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
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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
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 …
Your first pregnancy: 10 things to do
So, you’re expecting! Congratulations! Feeling excited but slightly overwhelmed? Renee Murphy offers up some steps you can …
Labour and Birth
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 …
Conception
Getting in shape pre-pregnancy
If you have decided that the time is right to start trying for a baby, then getting in shape is now more important than …
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
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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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Why is pregnancy nine months long?
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Find a Midwife
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