That extra blue line has shown on a test and your question has been answered… Congratulations, you’re Pregnant! The early stages of pregnancy are filled with so many thoughts, questions and even fears. Although your body does a lot of the work itself, there are ways that you can help it along and prepare it for giving birth. Here’s a list of Ten tips to get your body ready for the arrival of your bundle of joy Give It Up First and...
Read MoreMy Journey to Quit Smoking My Journey to Quit Smoking is mum Alli's story on deciding to quit when she found out she was pregnant. I was 21 years old when I fell pregnant with my son. And, as most 21 year olds tend to do, I drank, smoked and generally carried on. I was a packet a day smoker and had been since before I was 18. In all honesty, I had made probably six real, concerted efforts to...
Read MoreHow to Guess Your Babys Sex How to guess your babys sex - guessing tends to be what a lot of prospective parents spend their time doing. You most likely have the option of finding out the sex of your bub at the second trimester ultrasound, which normally takes place during week 18 to 22 of your pregnancy. However, if you are not quite there yet and dying to know, then there are some indicators that can help you to...
Read MoreMiscarriage - a Mum's Story This story of miscarriage was shared by Moira. I thank her for sharing her story with us here at Stay at Home Mum. Been a nurse I was all over the trying to conceive thing, and knew straight away that I was late and pregnant. We couldn't have been happier, I was ecstatic, planning away every aspect and dreaming of getting fat and life as a mum. Nausea kicked in, I couldn't wipe the smile from...
Read MoreMust Have Pregnancy Books Just about every mother has their must have pregnancy books, that are like a pregnancy bible to them. We think that during pregnancy, there are three must-haves that all women will need – number one, an excellent partner who will provide endless back rubs and late night runs to the grocery store; number two – a 9 month’s supply of Tums, Metamucil and chocolate; and three – a pregnancy book. Although you can never get enough...
Read MoreAntenatal Support Pregnancy can be an exciting but often overwhelming time in your life. Your body will transform and you will most likely experience a whirlwind of emotions about what is happening and what will come from this miracle. The good news is that there are plenty of support people and antenatal care experts to help you along the way. You can choose who you want to work with along the road of pregnancy, labour and delivery. Antenatal care encompasses...
Read MorePregnancy Related Halloween Costumes Halloween is quickly becoming a popular excuse for children and adults to dress up in silly outfits, get together with friends and eat an excess of lollies and chocolates. Just because you are dressing for two doesn’t mean you should miss out on the Halloween fun! Rather than hiding from Halloween parties and get togethers, why not flaunt that pregnant belly with some of these creative, yet comfortable pregnancy-friendly costumes. For children, Halloween provides a chance...
Read MoreDecoding the Birth Talk As labour approaches you may find there are a lot of different words being thrown around that you really don’t understand. Unless you are a doctor, midwife or obstetrician, some of the jargon used during labour and delivery can leave you feeling completely out of it. And this is the last thing you want to feel; after all, it is your birth, your body and your body. Should you be in the know of what in...
Read MoreNatural Ways to Induce Labour Has your due date come and gone? Unfortunately, it happens, especially to first time mums. This is the last thing you want to hear so let’s move on to the more important task at hand – getting baby out! Below is a collection of supposed labour-inducing methods. Some swear that they work; others believe they are complete myths, but, hey, at this stage, does it really matter? Ready to get the ball rolling – why...
Read MoreEight Not Talked About Symptoms of Pregnancy Yes, a pregnant woman can be beautiful and radiant and being pregnant can be one of the best times of your life. On the flipside, though, pregnancy ain't always pretty! You probably know the most common and clichéd symptoms of pregnancy – morning sickness, stretchmarks, varicose veins, aching back and enlarged breasts. However, unfortunately there is more to pregnancy that just a few of these staple symptoms that have been played out on...
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