What is Unsolicited Parenting Advice?
Children are our future so it’s not surprising that everyone feels invested in helping parents to better nurture their babies.
Lonely Parents: How Can You Feel Alone With a Baby in Your Arms?
You never get a minute to yourself, yet you’ve never felt lonelier? Yes, that’s the paradox of lonely parents.
The Battle Against Parent Guilt and Other Emotions
If there’s one feeling that unites mums and dads all around the world in the rollercoaster of parenting emotions, it’s guilt—and most commonly it’s a mother’s guilt.
Adjusting to Parenthood: The Shock of Becoming a Parent
Feeling tired all the time. The 24/7 care that is involved in looking after a newborn. The huge sense of responsibility that comes with being a parent. Sound familiar?
Parent Shaming Online: What Parents Need to Know About Online Shaming
With social media providing a window into our lives for all to see, parent shaming online—or more commonly mum shaming—is something we need to all be aware of.
Planet Parent
In 16 countries 8,000 mums and dads were interviewed. What’s it really like to be a new parent today?
40 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
Time’s up! If they haven’t already, your baby will arrive any day now. And then you will be a parent at last! Read more about this week.
Partner Hub
We’ve pulled together the Partner Hub because we know how important a support system is when raising children and we want to help you be as prepared as you can be for parenthood.
What is Labour?
Labour is divided into three stages, starting from your first contraction, and ending with the birth of your baby and placenta.
What do Contractions Feel Like?
Contractions can be experienced differently by everyone. They can vary in intensity, duration and frequency, throughout your labour.
What Does Early Labour Feel Like?
You may think it’ll be obvious when you go into labour, but it isn’t always what you see in the movies.
What Brings on Labour?
Labour for a lot of women starts spontaneously, anywhere between 38 – 42 weeks of pregnancy.
How Long Do Contractions Last For?
Contractions will usually start quite irregularly and last about 30 seconds in the first stage of labour, eventually increasing up to 75 seconds towards the end of the second stage of labour.
When Can I Test for Pregnancy?
A regular home pregnancy test can be taken close to your missed period, or after.
How Long After Implantation Does hCG Rise?
Low levels of hCG hormone may be found in your blood about 6 to 10 days after ovulation.
How Accurate are Home Pregnancy Tests?
While home pregnancy tests are fairly accurate, they can sometimes give you a false result, so it’s a good idea to repeat the test a week later to double check or see your doctor for a more accurat
How Early Can You Do Home Pregnancy Test?
There is an early response home pregnancy test which can be taken around 5 or less days before your period is due.
Can a Home Pregnancy Test Give a False Positive?
A false positive on a pregnancy test is when the test says you are pregnant but you are actually not. It's possible but uncommon.
Can a Home Pregnancy Test Give a False Negative?
A false negative is when you get a negative result on a home pregnancy test when in fact you are actually pregnant.
Can You Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding?
Yes. After your baby is born and while you are breastfeeding, your period may not return for a while.
Can You Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding?
It is safest to avoid alcohol while breastfeeding. The level of alcohol in your bloodstream passes directly into your breast milk.
How Many Calories a Day for Pregnancy?
For most mums-to-be, being pregnant does require extra kilojoules (calories) over the course of your pregnancy.
What Foods Can't You Eat in Pregnancy?
For the most part, there won’t be many changes from your healthy pre-pregnancy diet.
When should infants start eating solid foods?
What is the best first food for infants of 6 months?
Can You Fall Pregnant on Your Period?
When Should You Have a Prenatal Check-up?
When Do You Start Showing in Pregnancy?
