A nuchal cord or a cord around the neck — is one of many things mothers-to-be fear about childbirth. The thought of your baby being ‘strangled’ by the umbilical cord can cause so much worry.

There are occasions when mothers may have used some formula supplementation, particularly in the early weeks, and then decide they want to wean off formula from their baby. This is certainly possible ...

Nipple pain is a common breastfeeding problem, especially in the early weeks. Most mothers overcome early nipple pain and go on to breastfeed for many months or even years. There are many causes of ...

Turn pork roast leftovers into a delicious shredded soup or stew that will satisfy any family! Pulled or Shredded meats, originating from Europe, became the preferred option as pigs were more readily ...

Women have been using natural methods for labor pain since the beginning of time. Natural birth is what our bodies ...

Another important reason to hibernate is to minimise the chances your newborn baby will be exposed to whooping cough (currently in an outbreak year) and other germs. Babies have immature immune ...

Nicole Chien is a leading dietician, nutritionist with a Bachelor’s Degree of Nutrition from Taiwan Chung Shan Medical University. She is a member of the Taiwan Dietitian Association, Taiwanese ...

Pregnancy can be a time of joy and excitement about what’s to come. It can also be worrying, for many and various reasons. It’s difficult to not worry at all when you’re pregnant. After all, you can’t ...

After childbirth, the focus naturally shifts towards the newborn. But amid the joys and sleepless nights, we must not forget about the new mother’s wellbeing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. Many people are turning to organic or traditional practices and medicines as an alternative to pharmacy based healing ...

Here are a collection of induction and augmentation baby birth stories that have been generously shared by BellyBelly members. If you would like to contribute your induction or augmentation birth ...