Being diagnosed with postnatal depression (PND) can come as both a shock and a relief. You may feel shocked that you have depression but…

I was 32 when my partner and I found out at the same time we were HIV positive. It was a real test of…

I didn’t have a baby shower with either of my pregnancies.  It just wasn’t really something that was done back then.  But boy things…

Getting your career back on track after having a baby can be very exciting… but also surprisingly difficult for a variety of reasons. To…

For many women, preconception nutrition is not considered unless they have a related health issue or are consciously planning for a healthy pregnancy. Once pregnant, focus is altered to planning for arrival of baby, so post-conception nutrition can be an afterthought, yet remains vitally important throughout pregnancy.

Pregnancy brings exciting times and whether you are creating a family or having an addition, it comes with lots of joy and sleepless nights! Just…

The general rule is that if you are exercising prior to getting pregnant then you can continue on exercising as you were, adapting as…

More people are leaving starting a family to later in life. In fact, the average age for a first pregnancy in New Zealand is…

Pregnancy is a major life event, and therefore a great time to reflect on your health and what you eat! Now is the time…

Unbeknown to many Kiwi mums-to-be, globally New Zealand is regarded as having one of the best maternity care systems on the planet, alongside Holland.…