Your Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist
EXCITING TIMES! There is a frisson of excitement that goes with the very practical task of packing your hospital bag! It …
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy
What are the signs and symptoms of pregnancy The signs and symptoms of pregnancy are caused by two hormones that are …
Is having a baby shower really necessary?
Baby showers have become increasingly popular over the years with many people choosing this way to celebrate their new …
FREE fun pregnancy printables
Have some fun with your pregnancy by downloading and printing off these free milestone cards! Announce it to the world, or …
Hospital Milestone Cards
Turn your special moments into lifetime memories with these pregnancy and birth milestone cards. Simply click on the picture …
Share your creative and inspiring pregnancy or birth announcement!
We're looking for creative, beautiful and cool pregnancy and birth announcements to inspire parents to mark this special …
Birth announcement: Special of the Day
We love this stop-motion video created by Auckland parents Davian and Kristy to announce their "Special Of The Day" - the …
Photographing Your Pregnancy
The remarkable changes to your body during pregnancy are worth recording. Not just for your own sake, but also for your …
Maternity Clothing Must-Haves
Thankfully maternity clothes have come along way in recent years. They're not the frumpy outfits they once were. Now, you …
40 Weeks Pregnant in NZ – What can symptoms can you expect?
Only 5 percent of babies arrive on their due date, and 30 percent of pregnancies go past 40 weeks, so don't be worried if …
Should you really be eating for two?
Dr Nick Walker on pregnancy nutrition, and whether the theory of ‘eating for two’ actually stacks up! In a perfectly …
The best gift a baby could give a sibling
My husband, Ben, and I were over the moon with the birth of our first child, a beautiful baby boy we named Brodie. We …
Preparing your relationship for parenthood
Dr Melanie Woodfield offers advice on the likely turbulence of new parenthood and how best to prepare for the relationship …
10 things that need to be done before baby arrives
There are many ways to practically prepare for a new baby. We asked Grace Nixon - a midwife, newborn consultant, nursery …
Your first pregnancy: 10 things to do
So, you’re expecting! Congratulations! Feeling excited but slightly overwhelmed? Renee Murphy offers up some steps you can …
Creative ideas for budget babymoons
Being pregnant is a beautiful, precious time in a woman’s life, but because our bodies are in full-on …
Buying for baby: what you'll really need
Congratulations, you're having a baby! It is an exciting time, with so much to do. Shopping for a baby can be bewildering …
What to expect if baby will be induced
Nearly a third of mums need inductions to bring their babies into the world. Obstetrician Dr Emma Parry outlines what to …
Conception: the basics
Dr Andrew Murray from Fertility Associates lays out tactics for a good-quality and successful conception (it’s a bloke …
Tips for buying maternity bras
Nursing bras, side slings, A-frames, full cups, three-quarter cups, OMG! It’s a whole other language! Maternity bras sound …
The real difference between boys & girls
The Real Difference Between Boys & Girls What part does gender play before your little one is born? Sarah Tennant …
I'm pregnant so don't go bursting my bubble!
Since when did it become acceptable to greet the good news of a pregnancy with predictions of doom? The last thing a …
Don't say these things to a pregnant woman
Why is it that tact and common sense can fly out the window when people see a pregnant woman, asks Christine Stride. Thanks …
15 things to love about being pregnant
Pregnancy is a huge transformation for mind, body and soul. Rochelle Gillespie shares 15 things to love about those months …
Finding out baby's gender
To find out or not to find out? When our mothers were having babies the only way to find out the gender of your baby was to …
Travelling when pregnant
Travel The second trimester of your pregnancy is the best time to travel - be it by plane, car or train. For obvious reasons …
Twin Conception Causes & Hyperovulation
Twice as nice - or double the trouble? Sarah Tennant explores the fascinating facts behind the conception of twins and what …
Baby loss: the story of Poppy Sunshine
Lisa Crear shares her story of baby loss with Christine Stride, in the hope of raising awareness for other mums. "My fiancé …
Nicknaming your unborn baby
Once upon a time the announcement of baby’s name was as much of a surprise as the newborn’s gender and weight. These days, parents-to-be are becoming more and more candid about potential names for their baby. Some are even cutting to the chase and …
Serena Williams' moving message to her unborn child
Pregnant tennis star Serena Williams stars in the latest campaign for lingerie line Berlei and it really is a must-see. In the moving video, Serena encourages the next generation, including her unborn child, to invest in themselves.The campaign is …
These babymoon ideas will get you glowing
Before you welcome your little bundle of joy into the world, why not rest-up and relax with a babymoon getaway? From a luxurious lodge in Hanmer Springs to a Nordic spa escape in Sweden, there is a pre-baby holiday – near or far - for all expectant …
Nine tips to make pregnancy easier
There's a heap of lifestyle changes to face when you find out you're pregnant: Taking vitamin supplements and giving up wine and sushi being just a couple of them. Here are nine of our tried and true remedies to deal with all those pregnancy …
Why is pregnancy nine months long?
It's been a long held belief that human babies are born underdeveloped compared with other primates because of the problem of fitting a baby's head through their mother's birth canal. But new research is turning that, well, on its head. Holly …
Find a Midwife
Click on the link below to take you to your region: Auckland North Island South Island The midwives listed here are completely independent of OHbaby!, and an inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement from OHbaby! Midwives …