Your body has been preparing for lactation since shortly after conception and some women can express breastmilk from the midpoint of pregnancy.

From the 30th week of pregnancy onwards your health professional will become increasingly interested in your baby’s positioning in the womb.

If one or both breasts become red, patchy or very sore, you may have a condition called mastitis. Bacteria that have entered the ducts via the nipple block the flow of milk.

Morning sickness may occur at any time of day and can last all day. It is a common symptom of early pregnancy and can begin as early as the first missed period but usually starts …

Also called sinusitis, the mucus membranes inside the nostrils and sinus swell during pregnancy due to hormones. Although it may be more comfortable breathing, and you may snore while sleeping, sinusitis does not interfere with …

It is common to have sore, cracked nipples in the first few days of feeding as they toughen up. If the problem persists, your baby may not be latching on properly and may be biting …

Many women say childbirth is the most physical thing they have ever done. Most women are affected by hormonal, nutritional as well as structural imbalances after childbirth yet have little time to contain themselves as …

Compared to the baby blues, postnatal depression is a more severe and long-term condition thought to affect about 10 per cent of women.

Symptoms of pre-eclampsia include high blood pressure, high levels of uric acid in the blood, fluid retention in hands and ankles, facial swelling, low urine output and sudden weight gain.

Not exclusively a symptom of pregnancy, stress and anxiety can have detrimental affects on wellbeing. High stress levels have been linked to difficulties conceiving, hormonal imbalances, and miscarriage and are also known to stall the …