EATING FOR PREGNANCY – PRECONCEPTION

Having a baby and bringing a new life into the world is such an exciting experience. You need to be aware of good nutrition for both...

Caring for Acne Prone Skin Naturally

1.       Acne prone skin requires gentle cleansing twice per day with a chemical free product.
2.       Parabens and sodium lauryl sulphate will stress sensitive acne prone skin and are best avoided...

Sex During Pregnancy: What's OK, What's Not

Has pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? Or is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here's what you need to know about sex during pregnancy and after your baby is born....

Is It Safe To Take Antibiotics During Pregnancy?

If you develop a bacterial infection during pregnancy, antibiotics can nearly always be taken safely. The specific medication must be chosen carefully, however. Some antibiotics are safe to take during pregnancy, while others are not...

Asthma and Pregnancy

Discovering that you are pregnant is normally a time of great joy and anticipation. But if you have asthma and need to take regular preventer medication it can also be...

When Laughter Is Not the Best Medicine

Three-quarters of Australian women have literally laughed until they have wet themselves, a new survey has found.

The research, commissioned by the Continence Foundation of Australia, ahead of Continence Awareness Week (2-8 August 2009), found that 75 per cent of women have wet themselves while laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising.