The Third Trimester: James Duigan’s Safe Pregnancy Workouts

He's the personal trainer to some of the hottest bodies (and mummies) on the planet, from Megan Gale to Elle and Lara Stone... So what exercises does James Duigan recommend to his A-list clients during their third trimester of pregnancy? Find out here... James Duigan's clients include Elle, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Christy Turlington and Lara Stone.…

ByJames Duigan07/01/20220Comments

Parenting

4 Ways to Create Lasting Memories of Your Pregnancy

The journey to motherhood is one of the most transformative periods in a woman’s life. It’s a process that is both exciting and daunting, and a time filled with various, intense emotions. And while many expectant mothers think that they’ll be able to remember every single important moment of this incredible and life-changing journey, the…

BySophia Smith12/10/20210Comments

Parenting

I’m Pregnant, Now What? Top 10 Things To Do Next

Written by Tahnee Nicholson, founder of BirthReview.com.au You've peed on the stick, seen those two little lines appear and had the initial rollercoaster of emotions that accompanies finding out you're pregnanct. Other than the standard doctors appointment and blood test, these are my top 10 tips for what to do next: 1. Hog the bed with…

ByThe Carousel25/08/20210Comments

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Personal Trainer Jen Dugard: “Learn To Love Your After Baby Body”

She trained throughout both her pregnancies and put on 20kgs each time (weight gain she credits largely to Tim Tams). “I really didn’t enjoy the experience,” she said. “I hear about women who love being pregnant, they glow and say they feel wonderful - that wasn’t me. At all.” Name: Jen Dugard Children: Marley and…

ByIlona Marchetta06/07/20210Comments

Parenting

Expert Advice On How To Improve Getting Pregnant Faster

As a leading fertility specialist and gynaecologist I wanted to share with you a few insider, professional medical tips of improving your chances of getting pregnant fast and having a healthy baby. These tips are the same we use in our IVF clinic to help people who are struggling with fertility to achieve their…

ByDr Raewyn Teirney23/12/20200Comments

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How To Deal With Your Pregnancy During The Pandemic

It is physiologically normal during pregnancy to naturally be immuno-compromised (it is part of how your body doesn't reject growing your baby). But add into that fact, knowing that local Hospitals (where you may have been planning to give birth) are heaving with COVID-19 patients, and it can feel justifiably unnerving. Add on top of that, the…

ByKathy Fray09/05/20200Comments

Parenting

Pregnancy Advice You Won’t Find In The Textbooks

'You're pregnant!' Yep, it's without doubt the most exciting news a doctor could deliver to any woman trying to conceive. And while your caregiver and textbooks will be a wealth of info to help you through your pregnancy, there may be a few things they forget to mention, as I quickly discovered when i fell…

ByFranki Hobson20/04/20200Comments

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Super Comfy & Sexy Pregnancy Support Wear

It may be cool to go from zero to 60kph in 15 seconds in a fancy coupe', but for a preggie woman to up-size her weight as fast and furiously? Not so much fun. Boobs that almost double overnight and unknowingly exposing your belly in high-riding t-shirts can cause serious wardrobe stress. Of course it's…

ByFranki Hobson27/02/20200Comments

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Being Heavily Pregnant … This Is ‘Right On Track’

This is such a special time in a woman’s life. But what an emotional mix of thrilling excitement, terrifying fear and worrying concerns we all normally feel … as you contemplate the thought “Wow, my baby needs to come out soon!” – easy to get them in – but getting them out? Seriously?! Statistically, for…

ByKathy Fray14/02/20200Comments

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“Oh, That’s All Perfectly Normal, Dear” – The Bizarreness And Hilarity Of Being Pregnant

In my last blog, we giggled through the disconcerting reality of the weird, bizarre, absurd, disgusting or hilarious things that happen while you’re pregnant — while the whole time Health Professionals and GalPals calmly reassure you it’s all perfectly normal! But have I missed anything? Hellz yeah!... Like what the heck has happened to your…

ByKathy Fray28/01/20200Comments