The Endometriosis Octopus. 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Endometriosis
I call endometriosis my ‘invisible pain’. The silent sufferers out there will know exactly what I mean. It doesn’t just affect one area of…
Third Trimester? How to Count the Kicks
At 28 weeks of pregnancy, when you start your 3rd trimester, it’s time to start counting your baby’s kicks. Kick count referred to counting your baby’s movement which…
Publically funded homebirth trial to begin in ACT, Australia
In Australia, expectant mothers from the ACT will soon have the option of participating in the first trial of publically funded homebirth. The three year…
Fetal viability and Premature Birth. When is my baby viable?
As a mum-to-be, you might start becoming aware of certain milestones in your pregnancy that are highlighted as important by your medical practitioners. One such…
I Miscarried and Was Told “It Wasn’t a Real Baby Yet”
I had a miscarriage at 10 weeks pregnancy. It was my first pregnancy. At 34 my partner and I decided to start trying to conceive. I…
Reasons for Hip Pain During Pregnancy
Many pregnant women experience hip pain, particularly in the second and third trimester of their pregnancy. Changes in your posture as a result of your…
Fight the Miscarriage Taboo – Share Your Story Call Out for Submissions
Inspired by some our DearBub authors’ own personal experiences, we are calling out for you to share your story . It can be as short or…
My Endometriosis Diagnosis Took 20 Years
I suffer from endometriosis. It’s a condition where tissue similar to that of the endometrial tissue that lines the uterus grows in other areas of the body,…
What Do Braxton Hicks Contractions Feel Like?
When Braxton Hicks contractions occur, you will feel your uterine muscles tighten up or cramp. The feeling is generally described as “uncomfortable and strange” rather…
Foods to Avoid When You Are Pregnant
You may be getting all sorts of strange cravings now that you are pregnant! However you may not know that your immune system now is not as…
6 Things NOT to Say to Someone Struggling With Infertility
Struggling with possible infertility and hoping to get pregnant is just that – a struggle. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for almost two years…
The Major Pregnancy Hormones
Ahhh pregnancy hormones – don’t we just love them? From taking you on an emotional rollercoaster ride, to skin problems and nausea, they can certainly…