PREGNANCY

From conception right through to what to eat, what to wear, how to look after yourself and everything you need to do to be baby-ready, we've got you covered.

Fertility & Conception

Looking after yourself when trying to conceive

We know that dietary and lifestyle factors can affect both fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Sandra Clair from Artemis shares her advice on the best ways to look after yourself at this important time.

The changing face of IVF

Fertility treatments have come a long way since the first IVF baby was born in New Zealand thirty years ago. Dr Karen Buckingham looks at how those seeking assistance with fertility have changed as well.

Second time struggles

Mum-of-one Maylene Ash has been on a heartbreaking journey trying to create the big family she always dreamed of.

Health & Wellbeing

Lean on me: Birth Support

Carolyn Tranter is the founder of The Doula Academy and is passionate about her unique role supporting women through childbirth and early motherhood. She explains how a doula can support a mum-to-be during birth as well as postnatally.

Keeping healthy

When your days are busy taking care of your family's needs it's easy to neglect your own. Prioritising your wellbeing is essential - for everyone's sake - so try these simple tips to keep you healthy and happy this winter.

What the?

We round up some of the surprising things that can happen to both body and mind during pregnancy...

Preparing for Baby

About Treasures nappies

Treasures nappies have been wrapping around babies’ bums since 1975.

It's in the bag

An important step in preparing for your baby’s arrival is getting your hospital bag together. Here is a handy checklist of items the Little Treasures team found useful to have, along with some extras.

Maternity Leave 101

Preparing for maternity leave involves planning, paperwork. Victoria Wells explains some points to start thinking about.

Labour & Birth
Newborn baby

Caesarean lowdown

One in four babies are born by caesarean in New Zealand. Tamara McLean explains why you might deliver this way, and what actually happens on the day.

5 Common questions about birth

Giving birth can be a daunting prospect for first-time mums. You really don’t know how it’s going to go until you’re there, doing it. We answer your burning questions.

The three stages of labour

You might be wondering about the ins and outs of labour. Every woman experiences labour differently, but all will generally go through these three stages. Here's what you need to know.

Pregnancy week-by-week
Week four pregnancy

Week Four

Discovering that you are pregnant is a life-changing moment. It may seem like an inauspicious start to a journey - weeing on a stick - but when those lines show up, everything changes.

Week 5

Your emotions might be a bit all over the place at the moment but don’t worry, this is all perfectly normal.

Week 6

It might still be a little hard to wrap your head around the idea of being pregnant, but your little one now has a heartbeat!