Pregnancy heartburn – causes and tips to ease your pain

Pregnancy isn’t always a smooth ride. You can suffer through many different pregnancy complaints and ailments from morning sickness to back pain to incontinence and so, so many more. One of these is acid reflux – more commonly known as heartburn – and while it is not necessarily a serious condition, it can definitely be […]
Postnatal depression – what we all need to know

There are approximately 100,000 Aussie parents currently struggling with perinatal depression and anxiety – and it is often close friends and family who will be first to notice. It is important that we all are aware of the signs and symptoms of postnatal depression so that we might be able to identify it in ourselves […]
What is infant reflux – gastro-oesophageal reflux?

Infant Reflux – Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR/reflux) occurs when food and stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus (food pipe), which can cause pain and discomfort. The exact cause is unknown, but may be associated with an immature digestive system, hereditary factors, food sensitivities, and other medical issues which result in weakening of the valve between the […]
17 natural ways to beat morning sickness

Morning sickness – or “all-day sickness” – is experienced by some but not all pregnant women.