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Pregnancy Week by Week
Congratulations, you've just uttered the words, "I am pregnant!" Find out what changes are happening to your body and see how your baby is developing each week of your pregnancy.
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Pregnancy cravings
Food cravings are experienced by many women throughout pregnancy, and can include virtually anything. However there are some fairly common cravings shared by a majority of women!
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Health authorities lost track of complaints about controversial midwife
New Zealand hospital bosses were warned about a childbirth educator's controversial and dangerous teachings 10 years ago, but it appears nothing was done.
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Trip to the hairdresser doubles as gender reveal
When Amanda Parrish visited the salon she knew she would be leaving with more than just a new hairstyle.
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What not to say to a pregnant woman
If you've ever spoken to a pregnant woman, you'll know that rational thought isn't always present. Reason and common sense has gone the way of her waistline. Long gone.
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Is the latest advice on women and drinking over the top?
While most expectant mums know to stop drinking when they’re pregnant, experts now warn women should stop drinking earlier than that. Is this necessary?
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Perks of being pregnant
Some talked about and not so talked about perks of being pregnant were shared in our forums. Click through to find out what they were.
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Pregnancy progression photo ideas
Want to record your pregnancy as your belly grows? Here are some creative, fun ideas for photo shoots along the way.
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When only one parent wants to know the gender
For some couples you either both want to know the gender of your unborn baby, or you don't. For others, it's not that simple.
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Funny ultrasound pictures
It's called pareidolia - when the brain makes an image or pattern appear where there isn't really one. But the scientific reason doesn't make these scans any less surprising or amusing!
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Baby dances, yawns, scratches and waves during ultrasound
All excited parents-to-be arrive at ultrasound appointments hoping to get a glimpse of what their growing baby is up to inside the womb.
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The womb is not so sterile after all
For decades it was thought the womb provided a sterile environment in which an unborn baby was protected from germs until developed its own immune system.
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Watch how your baby's face forms in the womb
Ever wondered why humans have that vertical groove between the top lip and nose?
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