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9 reasons to exercise during pregnancy

There are many benefits to exercising while pregnant. It can help manage your mood and pain. It can make you happy and can give you the energy to cope with the demands of pregnancy, labour and those first weeks with a new baby.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 5th January 2021|Leave a reply

13 early signs of pregnancy and symptoms

The early signs of pregnancy can include missed or late monthly period, tender or swollen breasts, or more frequent visits to the loo. Here are 13 signs you might be pregnant ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 2nd September 2020|6 Replies

5 pregnancy skin conditions and how to deal with them

Here are some common changes you'll experience to your skin during pregnancy and tips on how to look after it.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 4th March 2020|Leave a reply

14 ways to deal with unwanted comments in pregnancy

People can be annoying and insensitive when you're NOT pregnant, so the hormones of pregnancy can make it even worse. Here are some tips for dealing with unwanted comments when you're pregnant ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 15th July 2019|8 Replies

Pregnancy and birth in the 1970s

Pregnancy advice and hospital rules and etiquette sure have changed since the 1970s. Here are some documents from my own birth in 1978 in Australia.

By Rebecca Galton|Friday, 14th June 2019|6 Replies

Seatbelts and pregnancy: how to buckle up safely

If you're pregnant and in a car accident you can significantly reduce the risk of foetal injury if you are wearing your seatbelt correctly. Here's how ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 14th January 2019|Leave a reply

The ultimate guide to exercising while pregnant

Navigating your way through pregnancy can be hard enough. We’ve compiled this ultimate guide to exercising while pregnant so you can find all the information you need.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Friday, 4th January 2019|1 Reply

Pregnancy exercise – a trimester guide

It can be hard to know what kind of exercise and how much you should be doing during your pregnancy. Here is a quick guide to exercising through the trimesters.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 22nd October 2018|Leave a reply

Maternity leave entitlements in Australia

Not sure whether or not you're entitled to maternity leave or parental leave? Here is all you need to know about maternity leave entitlements in Australia ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 24th January 2018|79 Replies

The importance of pelvic floor exercises

It's estimated that 2 in 3 women will experience some form of bladder weakness in pregnancy. This is because pregnancy, labour and birth place additional strain on the pelvic floor muscles - weakening them. Here are some ways to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 21st June 2017|Leave a reply