Pre-Natal Preparation and Care

Pre-Birth Preparation

Hospital bag checklist for the whole family

Pack your hospital bag in preparation for the impending labor and delivery, hospitalization, and postpartum recovery — as well as for your newborn and your partner. Pack all your labor, delivery and postpartum essentials for your hospital stay in your hospital bag - as well as items for your baby and spouse....

Childbirth classes and alternative birth options

Childbirth classes will help you care for your precious newborn and guide you through the birth and recovery process. Learn all about how to care for your baby and what you can expect during labor and postpartum in childbirth classes. There are countless benefits to having a baby...

Things needed before giving birth

12 things to do before the due date

Our list of essentials to prepare for baby's arrival. As your due date approaches, keeping track of all the things you need to do before your baby arrives can be overwhelming. Below is a list of 12 things to plan, organize and prepare for in...

Melody's essential baby items - Visit the nursery

Decorated with pale pink wallpaper with delicate stars, the nursery is decorated in white and pink, warm and inviting, perfect for a little princess.

20 Pregnancy Essentials for Expecting Mums

Expecting mums will love these pregnancy essentials that include anti-nausea solutions, wardrobe hacks and apps.

Pre-Natal Care

Gestational Breast Cancer - What You Need to Know

Gestational breast cancer, diagnosed during pregnancy or during the first year postpartum, affects about 1 in 3,000 pregnant women between 32 to 38 years old. The risk of breast cancer increases with age.

A Dermatologist Debunks Pregnancy Skincare Myths

Your skin goes through many changes during pregnancy; from stretch marks and acne to itchiness and rashes, it's important to learn how to deal with them safely. And really, who wants to spend hours researching for beauty ingredients to avoid during pregnancy? We asked UK-based dermatologist Dr Beibei Du-Harpur to debunk some of the most common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy skincare.

Breastfeeding During Pregnant - What You Need to Know

Expecting another child while still breastfeeding? Here's what you should know if you want to continue breastfeeding while pregnant.

Essential Guide To Pregnancy Sex: All That You Need To Know

Can I have sex when I'm pregnant? Will it hurt my baby? Yes and No! Once we're over the moon about having a bun in the oven, these might be questions that start to form in our head and especially with raging hormones all over the place, feeling sexy might be the last thing on our minds. But the general rule is, as long as you feel comfortable, go for it! Read on as we discuss some of these questions about sex during pregnancy.

Pelvic Floor Exercises During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Strengthen your pelvic floor to prevent incontinence before and after pregnancy, with exercises you can do all the time, when sitting, walking or lying down. During pregnancy, your pelvic floor, like a lot of your body, will change too. They are necessary to support your growing baby, and softened...

10 Most Nutritious Foods for Pregnancy

Nourish yourself and your baby with these super healthy foods. While pregnant, take care of yourself and your baby by choosing for a well-balanced diet that gives your baby the essential nutrients to grow and develop well. This also reduces your likelihood of pregnancy and birth complications. Here are 10 essential foods for you and your baby, with options for vegetarians and vegans.

1st Trimester

First Trimester: 20 Questions You Were Too Afraid to Ask

Wondering if your pregnancy symptoms are normal? Or concerned about having to relinquish your daily cups of coffee? We answer your most pressing concerns about various symptoms you might experience in your first trimester.

2nd Trimester

Second Trimester: What You Need to Know

As your body changes in the second trimester, find out which symptoms are normal and which need a medical professional's attention.

3rd Trimester

Third Trimester: Symptoms and Preparation for Labor

As you prepare to welcome your baby in your final trimester, here are some symptoms that you may experience, as well as those indicating the approach of labor. After about 40 weeks, you'll get to meet your little one for the first time!