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You're Pregnant!
Welcome to the pregnancy roller coaster!
Now that you are pregnant, everything is changing emotionally and physically.
You will have plenty of questions about health and well-being, safe foods, along with you and your baby’s constantly changing development, and many more leading up to birth and beyond.
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The Ultimate Guide to Your Second Trimester
The second trimester is fabled to be the ‘best’ during pregnancy. Jump into our guide and learn how you and your baby develop during this time. Too early or too late for you? We’ve got your first trimester and third trimester covered, too!
Pregnancy
Ladies, eating for two during pregnancy is a myth (sorry!). This video shares insights about appropriate weight management and...
Early life nutrition starts before conception and is an important step toward the future health of your baby. Learn...
Fish is a food that pregnant women commonly avoid, but there's no need. This video explains the benefits of...
Learn about prebiotics and probiotics and why they are essential for a healthy pregnancy
The misconceptions around pregnancy and raising a child can make it difficult to know what's right. This short video...
Eating quality nutrients during pregnancy is important for you and your baby. This short video shares insights on nutrition...
Yes, listeria can be dangerous for pregnant women but how worried should you be? This video discusses some key...
The first trimester of pregnancy is a voyage into the unknown! In this video, parents talk about their experience,...
The third trimester of pregnancy can bring physical and emotional challenges. Other parents share their experiences of the final...
Quitline New Zealand can help you to quit smoking during, or before, your pregnancy. Quitting smoking will be the...
Gaining a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy is good for you and your baby, but can be difficult...
Pre-eclampsia affects 1 in 14 pregnant women y'know. Learn all about this condition right here and be able to...
Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can ever make, for the health of you & your...
Eating well while pregnant gives your baby the best possible start in life and sets them up for a...
Taking care of yourself during pregnancy is crucial for the health of you and your growing baby. Let our...
Our experts guide you through what to expect throughout your pregnancy including detailed breakdowns of each trimester, how your...
Our expert midwives, doctors, doulas and trainers guide you through the care you can expect during pregnancy, how to...
Taking care of your nutrition while pregnant is one of the most important things you can do for yourself...
It's your final trimester of pregnancy! Learn the key nutrients you need during this important & exciting time from...
Learn the key nutrients you and your baby need during your second trimester of pregnancy, from expert nutritionist Larissa...
Expert nutritionist (and pregnant mum!) Larissa from Future Foody explains what your body & baby need during the first...
Breast cancer during pregnancy or soon afterwards is rare but it's important to understand your choices. Here, experts from...
Taking care of your skin during pregnancy and when you're breastfeeding is so important. With nearly 100 years experience...
Your body changes a lot when you're pregnant and this includes the skin, too. Check out this useful overview...
Video: Get the Care You and Your Baby Need During Your Pregnancy This short video from Northland DHB explains...
How to Choose Your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) Your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) will be at the core of...
The second trimester is fabled to be the 'best' during pregnancy. Jump in to our guide and learn how...
Morning sickness sucks and why does it last all day long? Our survival guide will help you manage this...
The Stages of Labour (And What It Feels Like) Did you know there are three stages of labour? We...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a big deal. Protect your baby by learning about FASD from the experts at...
Video Series: See How Your Baby Develops During Your Pregnancy What is going on in that growing tummy of...
Video Series: Common Pregnancy Symptoms & Solutions These short animations explain dizziness, needing the bathroom and feeling bloated during...
What Are the Signs of Labour? Learn about the signs of labour (and what you can do) and be...
Incredible research shows that sleeping on your side from 28 weeks of pregnancy halves the risk of a stillbirth....
Protect Your Baby by Immunising During Pregnancy The Immunisation Advisory Centre explain why you should strongly consider immunising during...
Our guide to your third and final trimester will help you enjoy the rest of yoyur pregnancy and prepare...
Wondering what happens now you're pregnant? There's heaps of changes happening to you and your soon-to-be-baby during your first...
Do You Want to Help New Zealand Become a Healthier Place for Our Kids? The Liggins Institute are looking...
Why Fresh Fish Oil in Pregnancy Could Help Your Baby’s Lifelong Health Exciting new findings show fresh fish oil...
Check out this short video from a group of new mums discussing the things they wish they had known...
Video: How to Cope with Morning Sickness Morning sickness during early pregnancy is - unfortunately - very common. This...
Video: How Can I Sleep Comfortably During Pregnancy? As your bump grows, so does your discomfort. This short video...
Video: How & When Should I Do Pelvic Floor Exercises? Pelvic floor exercises are vital in pregnancy. This short...
Video: What You Can Do When You're Feeling Stressed During Pregnancy Feeling overwhelmed and stressed is common during pregnancy....
Video: Pregnancy Brings Some Unexpected Changes to Your Body Young new mothers discuss some surprising chnges to their body...
Video: Do You Need Supplements During Pregnancy? Are supplements necessary during your pregnancy? Short answer - yes! Find out...
Video: This Is Where Your Pregnancy Weight Comes From If you are wondering where your pregnancy weight comes from,...
Video Series: The Answers to Your Labour & Birth Questions What to pack for the hospital? How will you...
Video: What Is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes needs medical intervention to ensure the safety of you and your baby....
Video: What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy can put you at risk, too - learn about this pregnancy complication in...
Kiwi couples share their experience of each pregnancy trimester in these short, authentic videos. A must-watch to understand more...
So Can I Eat Fish During Pregnancy? Fish during pregnancy? Our nutrition expert Dr Pamela von Hurst dispels the...
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Is Bad for You and Your Baby The perinatal mental health experts, PADA, share information...
Antenatal Depression Up to 1 in 10 women and 1 in 20 men experience antenatal depression.Here the experts in...
Understanding Miscarriage Miscarriage is distressing and extremely upsetting. Understanding what is happening can help. The experts at Miscariage Support...
Anxiety & Depression During Pregnancy: What You Should Know Worries during pregnancy are very normal, but what if you...
Why Iron Is Really Important for a Healthy Pregnancy Expert nutritionists Dr Pamela von Hurst and Dr Cath Conlon...
