Pregnancy & birth
What to do (and not do) during labour
This one’s for your brith companion- anyone you’re planning to have in the delivery room while you’re in labour needs ...
Midwife matters
Pregnancy is a journey, and a midwife is your trusted guide and companion. But choosing a midwife isn’t simply a matter of ...
Feeling the burn
Acid reflux, heartburn, or indigestion: No matter what you call it, the burning sensation in the middle of your chest ...
Daddy Duty
It’s usually mums who take the most time off when a newborn arrives – but dads should take parental leave, ...
The Skin you’re in
While many women bloom during pregnancy, quite literally glowing with vitality and good health, others are not as fortunate. Acne, ...
Dream a little Dream
Are crazy dreams interrupting your sleep? Many mums-to-be experience fascinating, frightening, and just plain freaky dreams during pregnancy. But what ...
you and gestational diabetes
If you’re pregnant, you may be at risk of developing gestational diabetes. Here’s what you need to know. Insulin is ...
the misery of miscarriage
“I am one in four who misses their baby every single day, forever.” In her moving letter to Tots to ...
Before the new arrival
It’s fairly common for older siblings to feel slightly jealous, resentful or even angry at the arrival of a new ...
Feeding the Bump
How much of what, when? AUT’s Human Potential Centre has recently made recommendations to the Ministry of Health updating New ...
A Better Way to be (or pee)
One in every three women who have had a baby, experience some form of urinary incontinence, so if you’re currently ...
Celebrate new life, but ditch the booze
For many women, having a glass of wine with a meal or to celebrate an event is a common occurrence. ...