Maternity Blog & News

Do I really need a breast pump? All of your questions answered!  Breast pumps - whether manual, electric, single or double, can be one of the best purchases you ever make as a new mum. Not only are they great for producing and storing breast milk, but they can also help in a number of other ways: Breast pumps help you produce more milk....

Top 6 tips for relieving back pain during pregnancy Back pain is one of those things you can add to your ‘cons’ list during pregnancy. It happens because 1 - you're growing a human and there’s way more weight to carry in the front, and 2- your hormones are doing all sorts of funky things to prepare your body for labour. The good news?...

Welcome to our first edition of Boogle Blog for 2023! To bring in the new year with a bang, we’re talking about food and what you can and can’t eat (well, should avoid) when you’re pregnant. Being new to pregnancy can be stressful enough without having to worry about everything you eat, drink and put in your body. But to make things easier, we’ve...

Ho, ho, ho! Welcome to the last edition of our Boogle Blog for 2022, where we’re gifting you some holiday ideas that you can enjoy while pregnant or with a newborn. Yes it’s true, Christmas and NYE can be a bit hectic when you’re pregnant or sleeping only 45 seconds most nights with a bub. But, while prawns and champagne might be off your...

Welcome to our latest edition of Boogle Blog where we’re talkin’ vaginas, and how they’re affected after childbirth. There’s no denying it, our lady parts definitely cop a beating when it comes to making little people. They’re poked and prodded, pushed and stretched, and if you’re a first time mum experiencing a vaginal birth, you’ll have a 9 out of 10 chance of vaginal...

Welcome to our October edition of Booble Blog. This month we’re exploring all the tips, tricks (and sometimes a little crazy) things women do to bring on labour when they’re overdue. Before we dive in, it’s important to note that most labour-inducing hacks are still only theories, so it’s best to consult your medical practitioner before you start experimenting. And, of course, waiting for...

If you’re pregnant with your first bub and have no idea if it’s still OK to go for that run or lift those weights, you’re not alone. Everyday thousands of new parents are asking the same questions, so in this edition of Booble Blog, we’re limbering up to talk about exercise, and what is safe and unsafe during pregnancy. Exercise & Pregnancy Love it...

In this edition of Boogle Blog, we’re talking about ‘morning sickness’ - how you can stomach it and when you can expect this not-so-pleasant stage to end. For many women, ‘morning sickness’ strikes at around the 6-8 week mark of pregnancy, and starts to ease off between weeks 12 and 14. But for some, it can hang around for much longer! As you may...

In this edition of Boogle Blog, we discuss the subject of dreams and why, when we’re pregnant, our mind wanders into some crazy places. If you’re pregnant and have woken up in a sweat wondering why you were pashing your year 10 high school teacher in your sleep or fighting off a one-legged dragon to save your baby, you’re not alone. Wild and sometimes...