Let us preface this article by making something very clear: we pass no judgement on abortion. At Stay At Home Mum, we are strongly pro-choice, and believe that every woman
Read MoreSo you’re pregnant congratulations! What a wonderful new phase of your life. Life is not all it appears to be in the movies though. Life can be hard, life can
Read MoreFalling pregnant seems straight forward in most cases we all seem to know the basic to do’s with that one! What should you actually be doing AFTER you conceive though?
Read MoreThe signs of pregnancy are there — swelling belly, monthly period temporarily stopping, feeling foetal movements, vomiting, gaining weight — and yet there is no pregnancy. This might seem odd,
Read MoreAn article that came out of News.com.au yesterday quoted that the most common age group for women seeking to have an abortion was now in the 40-45-year-old age group. When
Read MoreYou’re expecting and it’s your first time? Congratulations! Isn’t it exciting? You’ve waited for this for a long time and now it’s here! And in a few months, you’ll be
Read MoreIVF success rates are a funny thing. They can vary wildly depending on the woman and there is so much misinformation about what can make a difference, and what does
Read MoreFor a woman, being able to conceive can mean the world to her, and when she can’t, it could break her world apart. However, thanks to acupuncture, there is now
Read More“So…want to do this kid thing?” was how I approached my husband about reproducing. “Let’s try and see” was his answer — meaning: Yay – lots of sex! Fortunately for
Read MoreHome pregnancy tests are one of the easiest and most effective ways to determine if you are going to have a baby or not. But while they’ve been around for
Read MoreA pregnancy miscarriage occurs in one of four pregnancies, most commonly in the first trimester. Some of these women know they’re pregnant, and some don’t. Many haven’t announced their pregnancy,
Read MoreMothers fall in love with the idea of having a baby, and the realisation that this desire will not become a reality is a heartbreaking blow, whether it be at 6 weeks
Read MorePregnancy and birth are hard on the body, and we mean really hard. It’s like running a marathon while wearing a weighted fat suit, and although the rewards are certainly worth
Read MoreThere was a time when pregnancy announcements were only done in person, through phone, or mail — snail mail. And then, because the options were limited, there wasn’t much to do.
Read MoreThis video blew my mind! Who thought that this simple ping pong and balloon demonstration could explain the entire labour every pregnant woman goes through! In this video, Liz Chalmer
Read MoreDuring pregnancy your body goes through A LOT of changes and stress. It’s important to make sure that you and your baby are being looked after and that everything runs
Read MoreForget what the baby books tell you. No amount of info you read in a book is going to prepare you for all the weird and wonderful shit this new
Read MoreGetting pregnant is not easy for everyone. Some women just have sex, and boom! Baby number 1 is on the way! But there are others who have done everything in
Read MoreHow much weight should you gain during pregnancy? Most ladies are weight-conscious and try to maintain a balance, just until they get pregnant. Pregnancy seems to be an excuse for
Read MoreChildbirth is painful, no matter how you look at it, but everyone’s pain threshold differs. There are both non-medical and medical forms of pain relief. Non-medical methods include breathing techniques,
Read More