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Pregnancy
Expecting parent tips
Tips for partners
Five things I wish my partner knew when I was pregnant
While it’s not always obvious from the outside, growing a human is hard. While pregnancy seems to agree with some people, it can be incredibly challenging for others.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Bringing baby home
Introducing your new baby to your dog
Your first baby might be hairy, bark at possums and have four legs but when you’re expecting a human baby, how do you break it to your fur child?
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Tips for partners
First time dads important prebirth milestones
Congratulations! You’re going to be a dad! So you might be wondering how you can be the kind of dad that’s really connected to their kids and involved in their lives. Research says an important way to help achieve that is by getting involved now even before baby is born.
Susan Martin
Writer
Healthy pregnancy
Physical change
Staying fit with a baby on the way
Are you expecting? There are plenty of exercises to do at home when pregnant to keep you physically well during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Trudie McConnochie
Writer
Pregnancy FAQs
Pregnancy myth busters
Is drinking coffee bad during pregnancy? Does eating a hot curry bring on labour? We investigate some pregnancy myths that you can ignore.
Jane Dickenson
Health writer
Physical change
Weight management in pregnancy
Obesity in pregnancy can have a big impact on both you and your baby. We’ve put together some tips to help you manage your weight in pregnancy.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
How to get pregnant
Egg freezing
What you need to know about freezing eggs
There are a number of reasons why a woman might want to explore freezing her eggs. We spoke to a fertility specialist about the social and medical considerations involved in egg freezing.
Jane Dickenson
Health writer
Fertility
How to get pregnant fast
Wondering how to get pregnant quickly? Here are six tips on how to become pregnant.
Danielle Colley
Blogger
Fertility
Preparing for Pregnancy
Danielle Colley
Blogger
Miscarriage
Miscarriage
How to support someone who has lost a baby during pregnancy
Sadly, with one in four confirmed pregnancies ending in miscarriage, and one in 120 babies stillborn, you or someone you know has probably gone through the trauma of losing a baby.
Caitlin Wright
Online editor and writer
Miscarriage
How to support your partner if a pregnancy doesn't go to plan
Men and women may grieve differently over a miscarriage. Some men may find it difficult to know how to help their partner while working through their own emotions.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Miscarriage
How to support a friend if a pregnancy doesn't go to plan
It’s hard to know what to say or do to support a friend, family member or colleague who has experienced a miscarriage, but these suggestions may help.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Pregnancy stages
Giving birth
Induced labour: an overview
If you’re past your due date, or there is potential risk to you or your baby, you may be offered an induction of labour. Here is a quick overview.
Charmaine Yabsley
Health Writer
Giving birth
Birth trauma: how to handle a traumatic birth experience
No matter how well you plan, birth trauma can happen. A traumatic birth experience can result in long-lasting psychological effects.
Renee Bertolus
Bupa blogger
Giving birth
Birthing options
We look at some different birthing options to help you think about which one might be right for you.
Danielle Colley
Blogger
Pregnancy symptoms
Pregnancy symptoms
First symptoms of pregnancy
Trying to fall pregnant? If you have any of these common pregnancy symptoms it might be time for a pregnancy test!
Danielle Colley
Blogger