Acupressure is considered an alternative—or complementary option to standard labour pain relief therapies. But is it effective? And is it even safe?
Category Archives: Pregnancy stages
Weight Gain in Pregnancy: It’s Not a Bad Thing
“It’s normal to be surprised by your pregnancy weight gain—it can feel like a lot in a short amount of time,” says psychotherapist Maggie Baumann. But however little you may recognise your visage in the mirror, putting on pounds when expecting can actually be a good thing.
The Skull Theory: Can it Predict a Baby’s Sex?
Typically, mums-to-be fall into one of two camps; fine to wait for the gender-reveal on the day of birth, or trying out every crazy wives’ tale until the 20 week scan to assuage the unbearable anticipation. If you’re in the latter category, here’s another theory to add to your to-dos—and the accuracy, as always, is best served with a hefty bag of salt.
The 3rd Trimester: 5 Incredible Things Your Baby is Doing
The big day is near, but there’s mind-blowing things happening right now for your baby. Check out the miracle of life as it’s unfolding in the final trimester.
Can the 20 Week Scan Get My Baby’s Sex Wrong?
The 20 week scan is the big one—not only is your baby’s development given a detailed check, but it’s also the moment of the gender reveal (should you wish to know, of course!). But can you leave the scan and head straight to buy boy or girl-themed nursery decor? Usually. But ultrasound sex prediction isn’t always fool-proof.
