These days there is SO much information. The trouble is, its not always based on anything concrete. So, we turn (as always) to the latest science based research to bust some of the most common pregnancy myths we hear.
New research (1) suggests that the onset of morning sickness could be as quick as eleven days after ovulation and fertilisation. That could be your first sign even prior or at the same time as a missed period! It also appears to start on average…
Pregnancy is not always glamorous. In fact, research shows that 30% of women will experience Varicose Veins at some point in their first pregnancy (1). This often rises in subsequent pregnancies. Spider veins and swelling are another common reality. We take a look at the drivers behind this and…
Pregnancy and birth has of course a HUGE impact on our hormones. Doesn’t take a genius to work that one out. As a consequence, during pregnancy and immediately post, it is very normal to experience some emotional ‘ups and downs’. Also known as the postnatal crash. Sometimes…
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for women to be impacted by either postnatal depression (10-37% of pregnancies) or the more common: postnatal anxiety (27-54% of pregnancies). The good news is that awareness and our understanding of these issues is growing. However, it remains a complicated issue. Some research has…
Weight gain is a very tricky subject at any time in one’s life. During pregnancy it feels even more charged. Major hormone changes, sickness, fatigue and emotional ups and downs all contribute to the challenge. It’s tough! There is also the fact that your body is changing dramatically before…
Constipation during pregnancy is super common. It is also hard to treat effectively. Are probiotics the answer? We are all about the emerging research around the power of the gut microbiome for health. Particularly when it comes to all things hormones, fertility, conception, pregnancy and beyond. However, research remains…
The trouble with the supplement market is that it is highly unregulated. As a result, it is very crowded with hundreds of products and brands and very confusing. Pick up two of the same ‘nutrient’ and you’re likely going to find conflicting amounts. You may even see…
Whether you’re ttc, pregnant or a parent, chances are at some stage your anxiety has stepped up a notch. Or maybe not! We talk to one of our favourite advisers women’s mental health expert, author, CEO and psychotherapist Emmy Brunner about her top tips for…
Gestational Diabetes – as the name suggests – is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Diabetes in general relates to our body’s ability (or lack thereof) to control the sugar we take in from food to use as energy. During pregnancy, if all goes as it should, as the baby…
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