Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 17, 20213 minConception - ComplicationsIf at any stage you are feeling overwhelmed, or that you may be suffering from depression, anxiety, or thoughts of harming yourself or...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 13, 20214 minPlanning for BabyWhen you decide to grow your family, and before you start trying to fall pregnant, there are many important factors to consider. Your...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 12, 20214 minConceptionConception is the all-encompassing term given to the general act of becoming pregnant. For most soon to be parents, conception refers to...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 11, 20214 minWriting a Birth PlanPhoto Source: https://www.kidspot.com.au What is a birth plan? A birth plan is a means of communication, in writing, that connects the...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 11, 202115 minPain Relief - OverviewPhoto source: https://ranzcog.edu.au Labour and childbirth is usually a painful experience and women vary in their response to it. Some...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 10, 20213 minPain Relief - Tens MachinePhoto Source: https://www.madeformums.com Labour and childbirth is usually a painful experience and women vary in their response to it....
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 9, 20215 minAm I Pregnant?Wondering whether or not you are pregnant can bring feelings of excitement, nervousness and anxiousness when you want to have a baby. If...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 9, 20213 minPain Relief - PethidineLabour and childbirth is usually a painful experience and women vary in their response to it. Some women wish to avoid drugs or other...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 4, 20215 minTripletsCurrently in Australia triplets occur in 1 in every 9000 naturally conceived births. Via fertility assistance the likelihood increases to...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 3, 20216 minTwinsTwins account for around 90% of multiple births and far outnumber triplets or quads in the multiple birth stakes. Currently in Australia...
Penni from Up Up n AwayMar 2, 20216 minThe miracle of multiplesSo you’re going to have your hands full! Multiples often mean double (or triple, or even quadruple) the fun. That first magical smile,...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 26, 20214 minNuchal translucency (NT) scanNuchal translucency (NT) is a collection of fluid under the skin at the back of your baby's neck. The amount of fluid is measured during...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 25, 20214 minPrenatal Scan - AmniocentesisWhat is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a specialized prenatal test in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the sac...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 23, 20213 minPregnancy SuperfoodsWhen you first start looking into what you should be eating while pregnant, it seems like everyone wants to tell you what you can’t, or...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 22, 20213 minFoods to Avoid While PregnantYou have probably been told a million times not to eat soft cheese now that you are expecting. Well sadly, the list of foods that can be...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 20, 20213 minMental Health: StressFor most mums-to-be, pregnancy is a happy and exciting time. However, for some, pregnancy can be a source of stress and depression. And...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 19, 20214 minMental Health: DepressionThe symptoms of depression during pregnancy or early parenthood are the same as those experienced at any other time of life. Depression...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 17, 20213 minMental Health - AnxietyMany factors can make a woman feel anxious during pregnancy and early parenthood. Changes in hormone levels following childbirth can make...
Penni from Up Up n AwayFeb 16, 20214 minMental Health: Pregnancy and Early ParenthoodHaving a baby is one of the biggest life-changing experiences you'll ever have. Some women describe feeling joy, achievement, relief and...
Penni from Up Up n AwayOct 28, 20203 minUltrasound : Morphology ScanThis scan is carried out in order to look for any abnormalities in the baby's structural development and growth.