All parents want to do the very best they can to keep their babies safe and well. For quite some time the advice to pregnant mums has been to sleep on the side and we now have solid research that backs this. From 28 weeks - the last three months of pregnancy - women are encouraged to start their sleep lying on their side and not on their back. The research shows that it … [Read more...] about The Best Position to Sleep in When You’re Pregnant
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Knowing the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu
Knowing the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu During wintertime, it's not uncommon to hear that people have come down with a nasty cold or are off work with the flu (influenza). Colds and flus are both illnesses that affect our airways and how we breathe. They are commonly confused with one another because they share many common symptoms. It’s helpful … [Read more...] about Knowing the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu
Massey University “Baby Brain” Study
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN VALUABLE RESEARCH INTO THE MATERNAL “BABY BRAIN” Tēnā koutou! We are Kate Connolly and Kate Pennell, students of clinical psychology at Massey University. We are hoping to connect with you because we are researching the phenomenon commonly termed “baby brain”. The idea that women may not be as 'mentally sharp' during pregnancy/haputanga is one … [Read more...] about Massey University “Baby Brain” Study