Understanding Postnatal Depression and PNDAByDr. Sam Hay 15 May 2017Did you know that one in seven Aussie mums suffer from post-natal depression? According to medical professional Dr. Sam, "It’s a condition that effects all women, of all cultures and all ages. It can occur with the first baby, the fourth, or with every single baby a mum has. Recent understanding of mood disorders in mums has broadened, leading to a more universal term of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety – PNDA – rather than just ‘postnatal depression’. PNDA can pop up out of the blue for the most stoic of mums who have always been well. The greatest risk however lies with mums who have had past episodes of depression, anxiety, and especially PNDA." In this article, Dr Sam describes the symptoms to look out for and most importantly how to understand PNDA and how to deal with it. Category:General Medical, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Eating Chocolate During PregnancyByTammy George31 March 2017Is it safe to eat chocolate while I’m pregnant? For most pregnant women, indulging in a little chocolate is fine but for some women they need to cut it out of their diet altogether.Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
How Stress Can Impact Your PregnancyByTammy George15 March 2017Stress is a normal part of life whether you are pregnant or not. First-time mothers may experience stress at work while subsequent pregnancies have the stress of a toddler or older children. Try these techniques for dealing with stress during your pregnancy.Category:Maternity Care, Stress and Anxiety, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Reduce your Risk of Pre-eclampsia with Vitamin DByTammy George01 February 2017A pregnant woman may have pre-eclampsia with no signs of the condition, so regular ante-natal check-ups are required to check. More cases of pre-eclampsia occur in first rather than subsequent pregnancies. The only cure is to deliver the baby. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Preventing Nausea During PregnancyByTammy GeorgeMorning sickness is one of the early signs of pregnancies. Tell-tale nausea usually starts at week four and for most women finishes by the 14th week however nausea and vomiting can continue throughout the pregnancy for some. While symptoms are often worse in the morning, some women can feel unwell at any time of the day and suffer from morning sickness all day. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Australia's Top 50 Baby Names in 2016ByHIF Australia21 December 2016Whether you're pregnant and looking for baby name inspiration or want to check how popular your little one's name is, we've got the top 50 baby names for 2016.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Nutrition for MumsByHIF Australia13 July 2016Confused about what to eat and what not to eat when you're pregnant? HIF member, blogger and Australia's leading dietician, Susie Burrell chats to Everyday Health TV about how to control those pesky cravings and explains why a healthy diet is so important during pregnancy.Category:Maternity Care, Nutrition, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Susie's Tips on a Healthy Pregnancy BySusie Burrell01 February 2016Last week, we announced that our resident health and nutrition blogger, Susie Burrell recently gave birth to two beautiful boys, Gus and Harry. Thankfully, Susie is now easing herself into the brand new world of Motherhood; but that hasn’t stopped this “Super Mum” from taking some time out to offer her advice on how to stay active and healthy during pregnancy. In this article, Susie talks us through her pregnancy experience (including those naughty cravings), explains how she adjusted her exercise routines and kindly offers her top nutritional tip to all expectant Mum’s out there. Category:Nutrition, PregnancyRead More0 Comments