Labour for a lot of women starts spontaneously, anywhere between 38 – 42 weeks of pregnancy.

Contractions will usually start quite irregularly and last about 30 seconds in the first stage of labour, eventually increasing up to 75 seconds towards the end of the second stage of labour.

A regular home pregnancy test can be taken close to your missed period, or after.

Low levels of hCG hormone may be found in your blood about 6 to 10 days after ovulation.

There is an early response home pregnancy test which can be taken around 5 or less days before your period is due.

A false positive on a pregnancy test is when the test says you are pregnant but you are actually not. It's possible but uncommon.

A false negative is when you get a negative result on a home pregnancy test when in fact you are actually pregnant.

Yes. After your baby is born and while you are breastfeeding, your period may not return for a while.

It is safest to avoid alcohol while breastfeeding. The level of alcohol in your bloodstream passes directly into your breast milk.

For most mums-to-be, being pregnant does require extra kilojoules (calories) over the course of your pregnancy.

For the most part, there won’t be many changes from your healthy pre-pregnancy diet.

Fermented foods are becoming more common in our diets, but there is reason to be cautious of these foods if you are pregnant.

If you decided to batch cook this recipe then you can definitely put some aside for a rainy d

Zucchini slice can be stored in the fridge. As soon as the slice cools, wrap and store in an airtight container. Heat in the microwave until piping hot before serving.

This zucchini slice is so versatile! Apart from our homemade tzatziki of course, you can serve this zucchini slice alongside any other chopped, cooked vegetables or fresh fruit.

If you want to avoid a soggy zucchini slice, next time try to squeeze out as much of the water from the zucchini after you grate it.

Your apple crumble will freeze well. Just remember to reheat in the microwave until piping hot before serving. Allow to cool slightly before your toddler dives in.

Want to treat yourself and your toddler to more apple crumble throughout the week? Your apple crumble can be stored in the fridge, so you can enjoy this guilt-free dessert once more. 

Look closely to see whether the topping has turned golden brown and the apples are slightly bubbling. That means you’re good to go! 

Corn fritters can be served with steamed vegetables and a dip such as Greek yoghurt.

Yes! Enjoyed as part of a varied diet, our corn fritters contain a range of vitamins & minerals including vitamin C, B6, iron and calcium, as well as fibre. 

After cooking fritters, place to cool on a wire rack to avoid them from steaming and getting too soggy. 

Corn fritters can fall apart if there is too much water and the batter is too wet. Try mixing in an extra teaspoon of CERELAC at a time until you get a thicker consistency. 

You can pair your toddler's pumpkin risotto with a range of steamed vegetables such as asparagus or sauteed mushrooms. 

Simmer on low heat while stirring frequently. After adding butter, mix well with a spatula or wooden spoon to blend the butter into the risotto, resulting in a creamy, delicious risotto.

You can pair your pumpkin pancakes with some stewed apples, yoghurt, and honey or alongside our

If you are struggling to make your pancakes fluffy, it may be because you’ve overmixed your pancake batter. Stir batter until the ingredients are just combined.

Store bought muffins may have higher amounts of salt and added sugars.

Yes you can! Make sure to wait until they’ve cooled down enough after you’ve cooked them. Also, don’t forget to wrap them in foil to ensure that they retain their quality.

The muffins can be kept in the fridge. Once cooled, they should be stored in an airtight container lined with paper towel to ensure they still taste great.

Made too much batter for breakfast? Luckily you can freeze pancake batter. Place batter in fridge to defrost overnight. Give the batter a mix before cooking.

Got too excited flipping your pancakes and made too many? No worries at all, you can freeze them once you let them cool.