Pregnancy & Birth advice

Here’s how to make life easier for both you and the baby in the weeks after birth.

Stuck for baby shower gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got you sorted with practical, pretty, educational, affordable and luxe options.

A hospital bag should include all the essentials you're going to need for labour and delivery, and your postpartum recovery. Here, a midwife shares her must-haves. 

Want to find the perfect nappy bag to join you on adventures big and small? We've covered off everything you need to know and put together our hot tips to help you choose the right bag for your family.

Natural fibres, splashes of colour, cool lighting - all these and more are tipped to feature in 2023's hottest nurseries. Read all about it, and find out what other trends we're likely to see this year, right here.

There are heaps of baby checklists available online (heck, even we have one!) and it's easy to get overwhelmed. This article breaks down what is really essential, and what is just nice-to-have. Hint: the list of essentials is shorter than you might think!

The baby's on the way and you're ready to celebrate - but what's involved with a baby shower? We did a deep dive into everything you need to know about baby showers, from traditions to games, food to gifts.

Do you know your hCG from your allergies? We've ticked off some commonly asked questions for people planning to have a baby - are there any surprises in here for you?

From relaxed to minimalist to everything in between - there are heaps of ways to prepare for the arrival of your little one. Did your shopping style make the list?

It can be hard to know how much linen you need as an expecting first-time parent. Are two sets of cot sheets enough? How many towels can one baby really go through? Do you want five face washers, or 15, or 50? We’re here to help take the guesswork out of your baby linen essentials.

As your baby grows, their movements will become more powerful as their muscles become stronger. You may experience more discomfort later in your pregnancy. As your baby wriggles around, you may experience pain in your ribs, stomach or vagina.

What causes changes to the belly button during pregnancy?

About halfway through pregnancy, the top of your uterus is sitting around the middle of your bump. This added pressure can push out against the belly button. Your belly button may become shallower or flatten out as your skin gets tighter.