A nuchal cord or a cord around the neck — is one of many things mothers-to-be fear about childbirth. The thought of your baby being ‘strangled’ by the umbilical cord can cause so much worry.

Nipple pain is a common breastfeeding problem, especially in the early weeks. Most mothers overcome early nipple pain and go on to breastfeed for many months or even years. There are many causes of ...

There are occasions when mothers may have used some formula supplementation, particularly in the early weeks, and then decide they want to wean off formula from their baby. This is certainly possible ...

Turn pork roast leftovers into a delicious shredded soup or stew that will satisfy any family! Pulled or Shredded meats, originating from Europe, became the preferred option as pigs were more readily ...

Women have been using natural methods for labor pain since the beginning of time. Natural birth is what our bodies ...

Another important reason to hibernate is to minimise the chances your newborn baby will be exposed to whooping cough (currently in an outbreak year) and other germs. Babies have immature immune ...

You’re 20 weeks pregnant. Congratulations! You’re halfway through your pregnancy. Focus on relationships and getting those vital scans and blood tests at 20 weeks pregnant. Week 20 is also a good time ...

Feeling a little tired, lethargic or just plain old ‘meh’ lately? Why not take advantage of your Superwoman sense of smell and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits associated with essential oil use ...

Judging by my email inbox and the conversations I share with parents and health professionals, infant sleep has become a veritable industry. An industry, it seems, that is driven by fear, particularly ...

You’re 15 weeks pregnant! The good news is you’re probably feeling more energetic now. The tired fog you’ve been living in has lifted and you’re not experiencing ‘pregnancy brain’ quite so often.

When you first discover you’re pregnant, it can feel a bit like going back to school; there’s so much to learn. The food you consume will affect your baby, so it’s crucial to make sure you’re eating ...

Pregnancy can be a time of joy and excitement about what’s to come. It can also be worrying, for many and various reasons. It’s difficult to not worry at all when you’re pregnant. After all, you can’t ...