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Conception (31 Articles)

Conception can be a rollercoaster, so if you’re preparing for pregnancy or trying to conceive, BellyBelly is here to help with plenty of articles and information, so that the journey to conception is a little easier. You’ll find some great articles from pre-conception pointers to enhancing your chances at pregnancy success. We also address the emotional aspects that effect both men and women who are trying to conceive.

Two Week Wait Diaries (9 Articles)

Share the daily ups and downs of a two week wait – the two weeks from ovulation until the approximate time it is possible to achieve an accurate result from a pregnancy test.

Pregnancy (53 Articles)

Pregnancy can such an exciting time in a woman’s life, but sometimes a difficult journey to conception or perhaps your own life story can make pregnancy a very stressful time too. BellyBelly’s pregnancy articles are designed to reassure, as well as provide accurate information to help your pregnancy become a more enjoyable and informed experience.

Birth (49 Articles)

When it comes to childbirth, there is so much to learn and know for such a short space in time – labour! Just like a wedding day, it requires much preparation for one special day. So we’ve crammed it all the important stuff into one special section for the parents-to-be.

Birth Stories (6 Articles)

Birth Stories are an awesome source of joy and inspiration – for others they are an insight into what may lie ahead when pregnant. Share the amazing stories of birth, told by both mums and dads.

Baby Starsigns (13 Articles)

Baby starsigns for your unborn or newly born baby! Looking for an astrological insight into your baby’s personality? BellyBelly, together with Forecasters, are very excited to bring you astrological profiles designed just for baby.

Baby (44 Articles)

Even the most experienced mum will tell you that each baby is different – what works for one baby may not necessarily work for the other! BellyBelly has a collection of fantastic articles for baby, designed to give you a range of options to try with your own, unique bundle of joy. You’ll also find many useful and practical articles written by BellyBelly’s ‘Gentle’ Parenting Expert, Pinky McKay.

Post Natal (32 Articles)

Articles that are especially for new mums! Your body goes through such enormous changes during pregnancy and needs a little TLC following the birth of your baby. BellyBelly’s Post-Natal articles will help you understand how you can help your body during this time and will give you an idea of what you might expect from your body post-baby.

Toddler (12 Articles)

Can terrific and toddler really be found in the same sentence? Of course they can! BellyBelly has lots of information for parents going through this stage of development, which can often leave you wondering, “Where on earth did she hear that from?!” You’ll also find many useful and practical articles written by BellyBelly’s ‘Gentle’ Parenting Expert, Pinky McKay.

Child (9 Articles)

Just as every baby is different, so is every child! BellyBelly has a collection of helpful articles for your child, designed to give you a range of options to try with your own, unique child. You’ll also find many useful and practical articles written by BellyBelly’s ‘Gentle’ Parenting Expert, Pinky McKay.

Men (10 Articles)

Being the male partner from conception to parenthood has it’s ups and downs which are rarely explored or addressed. Men often have extra concerns where they are the main or only income earner, have little knowledge about what their partner is going through or if they have no-one they can relate to, going through what they are. BellyBelly is here to help! Most of the articles in this section are written by men, for men. Here’s the reason it’s cool to check out a woman-dominated website. Help us change that – we want more men!

Relationships (9 Articles)

From conception to parenthood, our relationships change from what we always knew them to be, with both our partners and our families. Sometimes these changes are for the good and sometimes we can encounter troubles with these changes. This section is dedicated to relationships, common changes we might experience and how to resolve or discuss them. Many of these fantastic and enjoyable-to-read articles are written by BellyBelly Expert Psychologist, Danny Chable.

Grandparents (2 Articles)

You thought being a parent was great? Wait until you are a grandparent. Not only can you share the joy of children being born from your own, you can also hand grandchildren back when they have a dirty nappy. Share the experience of being a grandparent and read other grandparents stories in this special section, for those who are more than happy to tell even strangers across the street when a newborn comes into the family once more.

Health & Lifestyle (4 Articles)

Health is one of the most important things we need to consider, not just for ourselves but our families. For some great articles on how you can achieve good health, this section is a must read!

Recipes & Cooking (7 Articles)

Recipes & Cooking. A section dedicated to one of the most popular topics on BellyBelly – Recipes and Cooking! Featuring our members favourite recipes and cooking tips, this section is the most delicious on BellyBelly. So if you like to cook or like to eat, this section is for you!

Miscellaneous (3 Articles)

This section is for miscellaneous articles on BellyBelly which don’t quite fit anywhere. We’ll find a home for it soon, but check it out here, for now.

Feature Articles

9 Reasons Why You Should Choose Independent Birth Education

Most couples don’t even consider independent birth education, as they get free classes at their chosen hospital or think they’ll get the best information where they are giving birth, so there is no need for anything more. But like many things, what you pay for is what you get. Find out 9 important reasons why it’s worth investing in independent birth education – it really is an investment on your birth experience.

A Mother’s Diary From a Mother & Baby Unit

When everything fell into a spiraling heap in 2002, I went to a Melbourne mother and baby unit with my then almost 5 month old daughter. The psychologist I saw there suggested I put my thoughts to paper to help, which I did. After a recent spring clean, I found the letter and almost bawled my eyes out at what I wrote to myself. Here’s what I wrote.

Feeding the Chooks…

We regularly feed the chooks at our house – do you?! We feed the chooks for many surprising reasons we’ve found to be helpful… find out how keeping chooks can be a huge benefit for your family and for the the environment.

In-Liven – Why Our Members Are In-Love With Mivitality In-Liven!

As a result of taking In-Liven, our members in our forums telling us about their noticeably increased energy levels, increased concentration, increased libido, less sugar cravings, weight loss, improved sleep, increased feelings of well-being and clarity, more patience. That’s what so many women (and men!) on BellyBelly are completely In-Love with In-Liven! Keep reading for more In-Liven testimonials in this article.

Meal Planning – 8 Top Tips For Meal Planning Magic For Your Family!

Meal planning can be a huge help to busy families in the fast-paced lifestyle we now live. Check out some of our members best meal planning tips and download a free copy of the BellyBelly family meal planner. Plan your meals and plan for less stress!

Potty Training – Tips for Potty Time Success

Being able to wee and poo on the potty is a complex process for your little one. He needs to be able to recognise when a wee or poo is coming, to hold on long enough to get to the toilet, to remember where the potty is, and to pull down her pants in time to wee without making a puddle. So how can you best help your little one during this time and how do you know when they are ready? Read on!

Setting Limits For Your Toddler

Toddlers learn the limits by testing them. So what is the best way to set limits – and what do you do when your toddler is testing them? Another fabulous article by Pinky McKay on how to set limits for your toddler – and how to make them work.

The Emotional Scars of Caesarean Birth

Birth by caesarean can have powerful psychological effects on women and their ability to adjust to motherhood. A woman’s experience of her caesarean birth and her perceptions of the event, are influenced by multiple complex factors. Find out what they are in this article based on Australian as well as overseas research.

The Pink Kit – Learn Birth Skills In Your Own Home With The Pink Kit

Knowing your options for birth is great, but what’s also really important is learning birth SKILLS that you can use to your advantage in labour. Learn what positions are best for YOU, based on your own shape of your pelvis. Now is the right time in your pregnancy to learn about your birthing body and how to make your unique shape work for you in labour – find out what pre-natal classes are NOT teaching you.

Thrush – Take Control of Thrush

Candida albicans is a microscopic fungus which is responsible for thrush. While this organism ordinarily lives in the intestinal tract, nearly one out of three women have candida albicans present in their vagina, and an overgrowth can cause the unpleasant condition, thrush. The good news is, there is something you can do to prevent and quickly treat thrush.

Toddler Tears and Tantrums – 9 Great Tips For Dealing With Toddler Tantrums

If you have ever watched a desperate mother trying to avoid flailing arms and legs as she wipes her child’s snot off her arms in the middle of a shopping centre and vowed that your own sweet baby will never carry on like that, think again. Tantrums are a normal part of toddler life. Pinky McKay gives us some great tips on how to survive those toddler tantrums.

Waters Breaking – What Happens When Your Waters Break

Waters breaking – what happens and when?! You might imagine it like the movies would have you believe – a heavily pregnant woman goes out shopping in a glamourous outfit and then at the most inappropriate moment, her water breaks all over the floor and she goes into spontaneous labour that very minute! Rest assured it’s not often like that at all. Here’s some helpful information about waters breaking and what happens next, as well as some real life stories.