Welcome to our new life blog
Hi everyone, Iona and Bonny here kick starting our brand new blog. We are really excited to be joining the ever-growing world of bloggers and hope you’ll join us on this journey as we explore everything and anything to do with pregnancy, birth and parenthood – the good, the bad …
Benefits of exercise during pregnancy
There are many benefits of continuing exercise during pregnancy. One thing to remember, though, is that you should have reasonable goals and expectations.
Why should I exercise when pregnant?
Pregnancy is NOT a time to try to reach peak fitness levels. But it is a time to maintain good fitness levels! Some of …
How big is my baby during pregnancy?
Your baby is constantly growing and developing throughout your pregnancy. This chart will give you a general idea of how big your baby is at different stages during your pregnancy.Â
This chart is for information purposes only. Your midwife will give you the most accurate measurement of your baby. There are …
How to: write a birth plan
Your birth plan communicates your preferences for labour, birth and the immediate postnatal period, to the midwives and doctors who may look after you.
It is important to remember that a birth plan is a flexible document. It is a list of preferences, which your midwife will work with you to …
Packing your birth bag
Regardless of whether you have chosen to give birth at home, in a birth centre or hospital you should still have a birth bag packed and ready. It just means you've got everything organised in one place. Reducing the likelihood of a last minute dash around the house trying to …
