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Signs of labour
You’ve been pregnant for 37 weeks now. You’re probably thinking that the bump on your belly can’t possibly get any bigger and feeling just a little bit concerned about when you’ll go into labour… And...
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Heartburn in pregnancy
Pregnancy might be a beautiful miracle but it can also be an uncomfortable one, especially when you are experiencing the worst heartburn of your life. And though we may not be able to help you with...
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Linea Nigra
What is the linea nigra? Linea nigra is a condition in which pregnant women experience a darkening (hyperpigmentation) in the midline of the abdomen. It is typically a thin line of darker coloured skin...
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Mask of Pregnancy – Melasma
What is the ‘mask of pregnancy’ and what does it look like? The ‘mask of pregnancy’, also known as Melasma or Chloasma (medical names) is a skin condition that occurs in 45-75% of pregnancies. The name...
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Hyperpigmentation in pregnancy: Darkening of freckles, scars, nipples,...
What is hyperpigmentation? During pregnancy up to 90% of women experience some degree of darkening to areas of the skin. This darkening of the skin is referred to as hyperpigmentation. This may occur...
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Maternity bras for relieving the breast symptoms of pregnancy and breastfeeding
The breast symptoms of pregnancy and preparing for breastfeeding affect all women differently. You may experience some of the symptoms and changes discussed below and not others, or you may experience...
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Buying maternity bras
So you’ve made the decision to wear a maternity bra and now it’s time to go shopping. Where to buy a maternity bra? Maternity bras are available at most department stores and lingerie shops, which...
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Breast and maternity bra care during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Both your breasts and your maternity bras will play important roles in breastfeeding your baby after childbirth, so it’s important to make sure you care for both during your pregnancy and...
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When to wear a maternity bra
When to start There is no ‘right time’ to start wearing a maternity bra during pregnancy – when you choose to make the change is completely up to you. Breasts increase in size during pregnancy and many...
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I’m pregnant! How Kat broke the news
Kat has recently had the pleasure of letting all of her friends and family know that she and her partner are expecting a baby. The excitement and elation of this proud moment was not taken for granted...
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Weight gain in pregnancy- How much is healthy?
If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, you should be expecting to gain a bit of extra weight in the months of your pregnancy. Weight gain during pregnancy is normal and healthy. You could hardly...
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How pregnancy affects your sleep
If you’re pregnant you’ve almost certainly heard that a healthy diet and the right amount of exercise are the pillars of a healthy pregnancy. But have you considered the importance of proper sleep? If...
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Induction of labour
Induction of labour is a common procedure used to start the process of labour and childbirth. You may have heard it referred to simply as induction or getting induced. It is a way of artificially...
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Induction of Labour- Alternative methods
Induction of labour is a procedure to bring on childbirth, which may also be called getting induced or simply induction. The most common techniques for inducing labour involve using medicines or...
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How to sleep when pregnant
Trying to find a comfortable position for a good night’s sleep can be a challenge at the best of times. With a pregnant belly and other pregnancy related body changes, some sleep positions are...
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Morning Sickness
Transcript Morning sickness is very common. Fortunately for most women it’s mild for most of the time and for a lot of women will pass after the first 12-13 weeks. Hi, I’m Doctor Joe. Now, having said...
View ArticleHyperpigmentation in pregnancy: Darkening of freckles, scars, nipples,...
What is hyperpigmentation? During pregnancy up to 90% of women experience some degree of darkening to areas of the skin. This darkening of the skin is referred to as hyperpigmentation. This may occur...
View ArticleI’m pregnant! How Kat broke the news
Kat has recently had the pleasure of letting all of her friends and family know that she and her partner are expecting a baby. The excitement and elation of this proud moment was not taken for granted...
View ArticleMaternity bras for relieving the breast symptoms of pregnancy and breastfeeding
The breast symptoms of pregnancy and preparing for breastfeeding affect all women differently. You may experience some of the symptoms and changes discussed below and not others, or you may experience...
View ArticleBuying maternity bras
So you’ve made the decision to wear a maternity bra and now it’s time to go shopping. Where to buy a maternity bra? Maternity bras are available at most department stores and lingerie shops, which...
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