What is HELLP Syndrome – causes, symptoms, and treatment
HELLP is a complication that occurs during pregnancy. It is considered a more serious variation upon preeclampsia, and normally happens in the later stages of pregnancy, and on occasion after birth. It...
View ArticleEarly pregnancy signs and symptoms
When I first fell pregnant it was ‘sore boobs’ that sent me to the chemist to buy a pregnancy test. But there is a range of early pregnancy signs and symptoms and everyone is different. Pregnancy signs...
View ArticleNews: Swine flu numbers climb – mums hit hardest!
Australia is experiencing twice the number of flu cases this year, compared to last year, and mums are being hit the hardest. The Influenza Specialist Group (ISG), which monitors the spread and impact...
View Article17 natural ways to beat morning sickness
Morning sickness – or “all-day sickness” – is experienced by some but not all pregnant women. Because the exact causes are unknown morning sickness remedies vary and have different degrees of...
View ArticleDoes your friend have postnatal depression?
The arrival of a friend’s baby usually brings great excitement and anticipation of a lifetime of shared celebrations and playdates. But what happens if your friend struggles after the new arrival? More...
View ArticlePostnatal depression – what we all need to know
Awareness and early intervention are key themes for this year’s Postnatal Depression Awareness Week. There are approximately 100,000 Aussie parents currently struggling with perinatal depression and...
View Article6 tips to reduce the severity of your PMS symptoms
You’ve effectively screamed at every single member of your beloved family, and you’ve spent the last week parenting through gritted teeth. You feel so highly strung and filled with rage that you want...
View Article‘Don’t ignore an itch during pregnancy’– my ICP story
This week is ICP Awareness Week (March 1-8). “I was 36 weeks pregnant with my second child. I didn’t feel very well, always exhausted and itchy, but I thought nothing of it, after all I already had an...
View ArticleWhat is infant reflux – gastro-oesophageal reflux?
Infant Reflux – Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR/reflux) occurs when food and stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus (food pipe), which can cause pain and discomfort. The exact cause is unknown, but...
View ArticleWhat is pregnancy heartburn – causes and tips to ease your pain
While pregnancy brings you and your family one of the best gifts you’ll ever receive – a baby – pregnancy itself can be one of the most trying times in a woman’s life. You can suffer through many...
View ArticleBirth Trauma
What is birth trauma? Many women experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic birth, but if you don’t fit enough symptoms to be diagnosed with full-blown PTSD, you can still class...
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