Expert Advice

Your guide to pregnancy scans

Dr Ginni Mansberg on what to expect from your pregnancy scans, what they are for and when you should have them.
April 15, 2013, 12:21 pm
Best sexual positions during pregnancy

Pregnancy needn’t kill your sex life… in fact, it may just be the best sex you’ve ever had. Practical Parenting shows you how to enjoy it!
December 11, 2012, 10:23 am
As your body changes in pregnancy, expect the unexpected!

With a baby on board, prepare for plenty of changes! Melanie De Ferranti delves into some of the most unexpected changes your body will go through during your pregnancy.
November 16, 2012, 9:11 am
Anxious about giving birth?

With nakedness, body fluids and strange stuff aplenty, you may be anxious about giving birth – but there’s no need for embarrassment. Here’s why…
November 2, 2012, 3:36 pm
Bleeding in pregnancy

Seeing blood in your undies during the early stages of your pregnancy can be scary, but in many cases there’s no need to panic. Read on to learn what to look out for…
February 29, 2012, 1:28 pm
Pregnancy etiquette

It’s not just those surprising bodily functions you’ve got to watch! Falling pregnant can open up a whole new and tricky world of etiquette.
February 27, 2012, 2:09 pm
Dealing with pre-eclampsia

A diagnosis of pre-eclampsia can be scary, but proper management can ease the pressure in more ways than one
November 23, 2011, 12:02 pm
Choosing between public and private maternity care

With so many care options for mums-to-be, picking one can be tough! Here’s a quick look at your choices
November 14, 2011, 3:31 pm
Pregnancy myths busted

Can you really tell if you are carrying a boy or girl by the shape of your belly? And must you get rid of the cat? Practical Parenting seeks out the truth behind the pregnancy folklore
February 21, 2011, 1:10 pm
Expert Q&A: Vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC)

Dr Ginni Mansberg gives advice about trying for a vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC)...
November 17, 2010, 10:20 am