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Obstetricians regularly check your blood pressure during pregnancy. This is to monitor any possible high blood pressure which can cause complications. Dr Adeline Chan is based in NSW and gives us some good information regarding pre-eclampsia.

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.

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.

Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain occurs in about 20% of pregnancies. Find out the causes and the treatment from physiotherapist's 'Move for Better Health'.

There are a few things you can do, but what is important is finding something that works for you and your body. Chloe is a Physio and runs her own pilates studio for pregnant women in Melbourne. Read on to see what she has to say.

The date that your baby will arrive into the world is a major focus for any new parent-to-be.

However the focus on one ‘due date’ can be particularly unhelpful with only about 3-5% of babies arriving on this elusive date. So what is the expected delivery date range for a first time parent?

So your baby has other ideas on what position they are going to be in just prior to birth. Obstetrican, Dr Joseph Sgroi explains what can be done if your baby is in a breach position.