Questions to ask at your first prenatal appointment

Your baby is about the size of a head of cauliflower.  The size of your baby is 21 cm from crown to rump and 33 cm from crown to heel.  It weighs 870g, which is generally about one-third of its bir

Recent research on food allergies has led to new recommendations for the introduction of allergy-triggering foods once babies start eating solid food. Confused?

By now you will probably notice a little baby bump forming!  But don't worry if you are not showing yet, some women take longer to show, especially if it's your first pregnancy.

You mean there is more than one way to give birth?  Sometimes women don't have a choice, but often they do.  Find out what your options are.

Did you know? Latest scientific research reveals there’s no need to avoid certain foods during pregnancy because you’re worried they might cause your baby to have allergies.

Your baby is about the size of a coconut.  The size of your baby is 25cm from crown to rump and 37 cm from crown to heel.  It weighs 1.5kg, less than half the average weight it should reach at term

Your baby may be developmentally ready to start complementary feeding at around six months of age, when she is able to hold her head up and sit in a high chair.

If you were of a healthy weight pre-pregnancy, you should gain around 11-15kg over the course of your pregnancy.  At this stage you should be gaining just under half a kilo per week. 

You probably think it’ll be obvious when you go into labor, but it isn’t always what you see in the movies. Here are a few signs of labor to look out for.

By the time your toddler is two years old, her eating patterns will be established. That’s why it’s important to think about which foods are on (and off) your shopping list now.

Hypertension during pregnancy or pregnancy related hypertension must be carefully monitored.  With a strict diet and regular medical checkups, you should be able to avoid complications.