TOP 10 HEALTHY SNACKS THAT WILL CURB YOUR PREGNANCY CRAVINGS
You’re here cause you’re facing the common dilemma most of us preggos go through: you want something to eat fast (several times a day) but something that isn’t trash. What…
Category: Pregnancy
HOW TO COMBAT PREGNANCY FATIGUE IN 9 EASY STEPS
Ahhh…far from that ‘glowing’ feeling, pregnancy fatigue can leave you feeling hopeless and not yourself. Here I go through the causes of pregnancy fatigue and what you can do to…
HOW TO SURVIVE CHRISTMAS WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT!
Alas! It’s the time of year for indulgence, staying up til late with friends and getting slightly merry. Unless you’re expecting of course! Here are my best tips to survive…
10 WAYS TO STAY POSITIVE WHEN YOU’RE JUST DONE WITH BEING PREGNANT
We’ve all been there. You glide seemlessly through your first trimester (apart from the copius bathroom trips that is), have a burst of energy in your second and then suddenly…
HOW TO DEAL WITH PREGNANCY ANXIETY
Overwhelmed rather than overjoyed, more irritable than excited? Not to worry – you probably have what’s known as pregnancy anxiety. This post is going to guide you through this commonly…
SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR VARICOSE VEINS DURING PREGNANCY
Varicose veins, like many pregnancy symptoms, are a pain in the butt. If you want to learn some simple remedies for varicose veins and to improve your overall circulation, this…
8 SIGNS YOU’RE IN LABOUR
In this post, we’ll be covering the early signs of labour you need to recognise andwhat you should do when you have any of these signs. Labour can be a…
HOW TO SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE DURING PREGNANCY
Pregnancy can be a testing time for a couple. It’s why they all say that it either make or breaks your love life. If you feel like you’re in a…
IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE A HIGH SEX DRIVE WHILE PREGNANT?
Pregnancy is a real rollercoaster of hormones and emotions that at times it can be unpredictable. Your sex drive included! Most women have ups and downs when it comes to…
WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS OF PREGNANCY?
Every woman’s body is different and you don’t have to match all these symptoms, but do you know the early signs of pregnancy? Plus mommas get real with how they knew they were pregnant.
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF HOME BIRTH?
Home birth is gradually becoming more popular, though there is still stigma that comes with it. So if you’re considering home birth, read through the pros and cons before you make a decision.
5 WAYS TO DEAL WITH SCIATIQUE NERVE PAIN IN PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is unpredictable. Sciatique nerve pain is one of the symptoms you could be unlucky enough to suffer from. If you’re finding yourself wriggling around to find a comfortable position and struggling to sleep, I’ve put together my five top coping methods.
7 TOP TIPS AND MOTIVATION FOR PREGNANCY EXERCISE
Getting motivated to exercise while pregnant can be a challenge in itself. In between nausea, heartburn, back pain and swollen feet, it’s really no wonder why so many of us…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY SEX
We spend so little time talking about one of the most taboo subjects our there: pregnancy and sex. So I decided to put a little list of common worries you might be having and what you can do to feel in form…
HOW TO COPE WITH A SUMMER PREGNANCY
I remember it well. It was a looming, heavy presence that drained every energy from you. It was like a shadow that played games with you following you down back streets, creeping up on you inappropriate moments. It made my skin glow with a constant beam of sweat…
HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF BIRTH
For some women, birth is like a walk in the park. For the rest of us mere mortals, birth can be a little overwhelming at best, and absolutely petrifying at worst. Thankfully, if you’re reading this post today, I have some solutions for you.
HOW TO HAVE A NATURAL BIRTH IN A HOSPITAL OR BIRTH CENTRE
That’s why, before you make any decision it’s wise to talk it out to whoever will be supporting you because ultimately it is your choice but you need to feel…
TOP 6 SEX POSITIONS FOR PREGNANCY
Sometimes during pregnancy, we are like gracious flowers waiting to bloom. Sometimes we are a hormonal mess trying to keep our shit together in public and crumbling in front of…
HOW TO MENTALLY PREPARE FOR A NATURAL BIRTH
Now your due date is approaching, or even at the start of your journey, you can find yourself wondering what labour will be like and how you can prepare your mind…
HOW TO WRITE A BIRTH PLAN
So you’ve heard it time and time again. It’s been so drilled into you that you’re now with your pen and paper ready to go with one small problem…. You…
HOW TO GET A DECENT NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING PREGNANCY
If you’re anything like I was, You’re looking at this page at 3am in the morning after tossing and turning all night, reading with a bedside light and getting up…
CAN I GET PREGNANT WHILE BREASTFEEDING?
Short answer: there’s a small possibility. Long answer: It depends on the following factors I’m about to explain. There is so much contradictory information surrounding fertility after birth that is…
5 DIY REMEDIES FOR PREGNANCY HEARTBURN
Are you fed up of that annoying pregnancy symptom that is heartburn? I’ve got just the trick ..
