Just Before...

Becoming Pregnant - How It All Happens

A clear and concise description of the whole process of becoming pregnant.  Click on the link to revise your knowledge of how it all happens...

Ovulation Testing

How to find out when ovulation occurs.

At Conception...

Due Date Calculations Java based calculators that allow you to estimate the birth date of your baby.  Click on the link to get your own personalised week-by-week calendar for your pregnancy... 

b-hCG Hormones in Pregnancy This article explains the role of the important hormone "b-hCG" during a pregnancy.  Includes information on the expected levels at various stages of pregnancy. 

During Pregnancy...

Weekly Diary of Events in The Development of Your Baby.  This item provides a week by week account of all of the events surrounding your 38 weeks of pregnancy from conception to birth.

Sexual Relations During Pregnancy A Q&A session that explains away many of the myths about sexual intercourse whilst pregnant.

Genetic Testing Options in Pregnancy explains the various tests that are available for genetic screening or testing during pregnancy.

Doctor Visits During Pregnancy What to expect and how to prepare for the schedule of doctor visits and ultrasound scans required during a pregnancy.

Understanding the hormone changes during pregnancy. This article explains how progesterone and estrogen (oestrogen) are produced and what they are used for.  It also provides a summary of other lesser well known hormones that are produced and used during the nine months. 

Weight Gain During Pregnancy How much weight should a woman gain during a pregnancy?  This article answers this question and includes a Weight Gain Calculator.

Alcohol During Pregnancy is a subject often asked about in our mailbox.  This article covers the recommendations and explains some of the problems that can arise from excessive consumption during a pregnancy.

Smoking during pregnancy Describes the effects of smoking tobacco during a pregnancy

Understanding your partner's body changes during her pregnancy explains in detail the changes that a woman's body goes through during the nine months of a pregnancy.

Food & Nutrition during pregnancy A full discussion on nutrition, vitamins (including folic acid), minerals and trace elements used by both mother and baby during a pregnancy.  Includes an outline of food hygiene precautions and what to avoid when pregnant.

Braxton Hicks, false and true labor explains the processes behind uterine contractions in a pregnancy.

Sports and exercise during pregnancy Describes the general guidelines for sporting activity during a pregnancy and gives a further detailed recommendations for various sports.

Travelling when pregnant provides general guidelines for travelling when pregnant and gives specific pointers on various modes of transport.

Exposure to the sun when pregnant Explains the effects of exposure to sunlight during a pregnancy.

The Birth and Beyond...

How Your Baby Gets Into Position Before Birth explains the various ways in which a baby will turn around in preparation for the big exit into the wide world.

Diagrams of various breastfeeding positions, both seated and lying down, that a woman can try out in her attempt to find the most comfortable and efficient method for her and baby.

Breast-Feeding Q&A Session Lots of your questions on breastfeeding answered and some details that you may never have thought of.

Breastfeeding Myth-busting Exploding many myths surrounding breastfeeding.