Pregnancy

Early Signs of Twin Pregnancy

Signs You May Be Pregnant With Twins – How To Prepare For The Journey Ahead

Whether your pregnancy was planned or a surprise, you are likely preparing mentally and physically for your new addition to the family. The possible gender is often front of mind… But how often do you stop to think if twins are forming in there? If you have never been pregnant before then you have no …

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3 Newborn Essentials You Don’t Need To Buy

These seemingly essential newborn products can cost you more than $1000, and they only last for six months. See how much you can save by hiring instead.

Gestational Diabetes – How To Manage With Diet

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 18 weeks for my second pregnancy, and then again at merely 11 weeks for my third pregnancy. Here are my best practical tips which helped me on my diet-controlled journey with GDM.

Is Hypnobirthing Evidence-Based? 5 Myths vs Facts

When I was pregnant with my first child, I heard about hypnobirthing at the hospital where I was taking antenatal classes. Without even bothering to understand what hypnobirthing is, I immediately decided that I didn’t need it.

Bamboo Fabric Vs Other Natural Materials

The price tags on maternity wear (or clothing in general) are highly deceptive and many people don’t realise the real cost of the fabric they are paying for.

best pregnancy vitamins in Australia - blackmore, elevit, fabfol, fefol, swisse, nature's way

Pregnancy Vitamins – Blackmore vs Elevit vs Others

Are you paying too much for pregnancy vitamins without knowing their nutritional composition? I decided to find out the best pregnancy vitamins available in Australia with the most value in terms of nutrition and cost.

[Real Costs Analysis] Is Pregnancy Cover Private Healthcare Worth It?

Private vs Public Pregnancy Costs In Australia

How much does private healthcare for pregnancy really cost? Do you know what it actually covers? And how does it compare to the public healthcare system in terms of benefits and costs? In this first part of the series The Financially Savvy Mum, I research and look into the real costs of private and public healthcare in Australia for mums-to-be.