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On average, a child will use about 7,000 nappies in their lifetime. So it makes sense to think carefully about what kind of nappy you wish to buy for your little one. Like anything, there are pros and cons when using cloth nappies or disposable nappies.

Here, we dive into the topic and share our top picks for nappy brands in 2020.

A common misnomer in pregnancy is that the only way to meet your folate needs is with a folic acid supplement. But is this the case? We forgive you for being confused.

Here’s the real deal.

Being a parent is an incredibly rewarding and challenging experience. It is also a multitude of other things, that don’t sound nearly as desirable or positive! Bridget from Motherlifework gives her top tips for new parents with a little one on the way.

"I think as a new mother the most important thing to remember at all times is that you are not alone."

Maternal and Child Healthcare Centres across Australia allocate you to a Mothers Group when your baby is 2-12 weeks old and we highly recommend you attend.

Bridget from Motherlifework talks through her experience as a first time mum, which has led to a creation of an online course available to other first time mums.

As the COVID-19 epidemic continues to evolve both here in Australia and internationally, it’s only natural that pregnant women and their families are feeling concerned. Edwina Sharrock, a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Creator of Birth Beat, an online childbirth education program, explains everything you need to know about pregnancy and COVID-19.

Twins can either be identical (monozygotic), meaning they develop from a single fertilised egg which splits and forms two embryos or they can be fraternal (dizygotic) which means that each embryo has developed from a separate egg and separate sperm.

There were 4,497 sets of twins born in Australia in 2016. Approximately one-third of twins are identical and the remaining two-thirds are fraternal twins.

Caroline Bagga, Founder of Mother Nurture Yoga, Sydney’s Leading Pregnancy Yoga School, talks about the importance of staying active during pregnancy and the many benefits of Pregnancy Yoga.

Caroline Bagga, Founder of Mother Nurture Yoga, Sydney’s Leading Pregnancy Yoga School, shares her pick of the best Australian Pregnancy and Birth books.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can occur in pregnancy! Find out what the symptoms are and what you can do about it.

There is some benefit of doing pilates during pregnancy, not just for the body but for the mind too. But everyone is different and you should always seek some advice before commencing any form of exercise.