by Acorn | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Early signs of Labour What is early labour? Early labour, also known as the latent phase of labour, is a time when changes are starting to happen to your body in preparation for birthing your baby. The production of hormones oxytocin and prostaglandins is stimulated... 
by Acorn | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you have these pregnancy symptoms? No sooner has the test come back positive than you’re bombarded with symptoms. Heartburn. Itching. Bleeding gums. Haemorrhoids. No one said pregnancy was all fun and games! As your body adjusts to the body growing inside it,... 
by Acorn | Jun 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
How pregnancy hormones can affect you As pregnancy gets underway, a storm of hormones floods the body. Aside from puberty, you’ll have never felt such a surge – as your body changes in some odd and unpleasant ways. While hormones aren’t responsible for... 
by Acorn | Jun 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Food and drinks to avoid during pregnancy Eating a healthy, well balanced diet during pregnancy helps to provide you and your baby with some of the nutrients that you both need to stay well during your pregnancy. Taking essential supplements of vitamins also helps.... 
by Acorn | Jun 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Common conditions of pregnancy and how to ease them Pregnancy is a miraculous process – that doesn’t mean it’s always pleasant. As your body undergoes immense changes to accommodate your growing baby, you’re likely to experience several common...