Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, commonly known as “morning sickness,” can occur at any time of the day. It affects around half of all pregnancies and is usually most severe between the sixth and sixteenth ...
It is finally time, you’ve reached the third trimester, the transitioning from pregnancy to childbirth. It is almost time to meet your long awaited little one! Your heart is filled with excitement but you may also be ...
Lower back pain is a common presentation at the late stage of pregnancy. Sometimes this is a new issue, brought on by the pregnancy, but it can also be a chronic issue that becomes aggravated. The extent of the back pain ca...
What is a breech baby? Under normal circumstances between 28 – 32 weeks the baby sinks down, head first into the pelvis in preparation for birth. At the end of pregnancy, around 35-36 weeks most babies settle into a head-do...
Prenatal care – TaoJiao Looking after pregnant women is an important part of what we do here at Natural Solutions and we love it! Pregnancy is such an important time to look after the expecting mum’s heal...
Folate is a vitamin that is often recommended for fertility and pregnancy. It is included in many multivitamins for preconception and pregnancy support or it can be purchased as a stand alone vitamin. What is folate ...
The importance of the Postnatal time. Chances are you’ve just given birth when you’re reading this, so congratulations Mama! Or, if you are ready to deliver your little angel soon, congratulations on making it t...
Is bleeding in early pregnancy normal? Bleeding in early pregnancy is quite common. According to a large study in 2009, almost 30% of women have light spotting or bleeding in the first trimester. This can be a very n...
Labour induction – when is it needed? Nowadays in modern Western culture in a lot of pregnancies medical induction is suggested for several reasons. When it is felt that it would be safer for the baby to be born rathe...
This week we have a guest blog from the lovely Alison Hansen who is a Doula and is easing the life of many women throughout their pregnancy and post partum! Hi, I’m Alison and I’m a Birth & Postnatal Doula. ...
