Whether you're planning a relaxing babymoon, a family visit, or one last holiday before your little one arrives, travelling during pregnancy can be a beautiful and refreshing experience.
With a bit of preparation and the right know-how, it’s absolutely possible to explore the world while keeping bo...
Preparing to become a parent is an exciting and transformative journey, but it can also feel thoroughly OVERWHELMING.
With so many things to consider before baby arrives, where do you even begin?
We understand the anticipation and worries that come with preparing for a baby. From setting up the nu...
Let's start with the obvious - eating a healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy is crucial for both you and your baby (like, DUH!).
Not only does eating the right foods provide the necessary nutrients for your baby's growth, but it also helps you maintain a healthy weight and promotes your overa...
Meet Matthew. As a first-time soon-to-be dad he feels a little bit like a spare wheel since his partner found out she's pregnant.
He wants to be involved but is not quite sure how to go about it. He's concerned about what his new responsibilities as a father will involve, worried about how life wil...
Being pregnant is such an exciting time, but let's face it - it can also be pretty TOUGH on your body!
From back pain to swollen feet, pregnancy can take its toll in more ways than one. But what if we told you that there's a way to relieve most of your aches and pains, a solution that's been around...
Is THIS the secret weapon for a smoother childbirth?
If you haven't heard of perineal massage before, don't worry, you're not alone. But according to our midwife team and women's health physiotherapist, this little-known technique can make a BIG DIFFERENCE when it comes to delivering your little bu...
As if expectant mamas don't have enough to worry about, add a type of diabetes that can make an appearance during pregnancy!
During a webinar on gestational diabetes led by Ilona Pulis, a registered dietitian, various topics were discussed to help individuals better understand and manage this condi...
Pelvic floor & core health is a topic many mamas only hear about only when issues start cropping up!
Pregnancy and birth (both vaginal and caesarean) can put stress on and damage the pelvic floor and our core muscles. So, if you are planning to have a baby, you’re pregnant or you’ve had a baby (or ...
Research extensively shows that couples preparing to conceive, most notably women, are eager to make lifestyle changes in order to be in optimal health before planning for a baby. While some start exercising, others switch to a more healthy and well-balanced diet. In this blog post, MyMama midwife A...
Baby let's move! Or shall we? It is natural for women to question the safety of exercise during pregnancy. In this post from our Pro-tip Series, MyMama midwife Ms Catriona Grech discusses the ins and outs of staying active while growing a baby.
Ms Catriona Grech - Exercising during Pregnancy
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For our first post from our Pro-tip Series, MyMama has met (virtually, of course!) with resident Gynaecologist & Obstetrician Ms Christine Zammit Zerafa MD, MRCOG, EFOG-EBCOG, MSc Radiography (Ultrasound) to talk about a condition that pregnant women should be aware of.
