This guide explains how magnesium body cream can ease pregnancy-related leg cramps and restless legs by promoting muscle relaxation and nervous system balance. It highlights the benefits of topical application over oral supplements, the importance of supportive sleep environments, and complementary therapies like compression socks and clinical Pilates. Safety tips and skin-friendly ingredients are also covered to help mums-to-be sleep better and feel more comfortable.
Choosing the perfect swaddle for your newborn is a common challenge for new parents. This 2026 guide compares traditional muslin wraps and modern swaddle sacks, highlighting their pros and cons for baby’s safety, hip health, and temperature regulation. Learn when to stop swaddling and how to support your own postpartum recovery for better rest.
Pregnancy brings many physical changes, including swelling and heavy legs caused by increased blood volume and pressure. Compression socks have become an essential tool for expectant mums, helping improve circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent complications like varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.
Worn from the morning through to postpartum recovery, the right compression socks—made from breathable bamboo fabric with graduated pressure and anti-slip soles—offer comfort and support. Combined with holistic wellness practices like prenatal Pilates, compression therapy can make the journey to motherhood feel much lighter and more comfortable.
Maternity sleepwear must accommodate an expanding bump without applying compressive stress. Non-restrictive waistbands and empire-line cuts prevent circulation issues and gastric reflux, ensuring your clothing works with your body’s shifting centre of gravity rather than against it.
Sleep quickly becomes your whole world as a new parent—so choosing the right swaddle or sleep sack shouldn’t add to the overwhelm. This guide walks you through each stage, from the Moro reflex days of newborn swaddling to the rolling milestone and into infant sleep sacks, showing you exactly what to look for to keep your baby safe and comfortable.
With the Sleepybelly system, you get womb-like snugness in the early months, an easy arms-in to arms-out transition using clever press-studs, and a multi-season infant sleep sack with removable sleeves that creates a cosy “micro-climate” without needing separate summer and winter bags. Prioritise hip-healthy shapes, premium organic cotton blends, quiet two-way zippers, skin-safe finishes, and trusted safety certifications like AS/NZS 1249:2014 and INPAA endorsement.
You don’t need a nursery full of gear—just a few well-designed, versatile pieces that grow with your baby and support safer, better sleep for the whole family.
Movement is magic! Learn how to confidently navigate your fitness routine with our guide to safe exercises during pregnancy. We provide trimester-specific modifications, core protection tips, and advice on using support (like compression socks!) to keep you comfortable and strong for labour and recovery.
Eating for two? We break down the confusing world of the healthy pregnancy diet. Get the Australian-specific lowdown on essential nutrients, the key foods to avoid (Listeria list!), and simple, nourishing meal plans to boost your energy, manage symptoms, and build a healthy bub.
Pregnancy tests detect the hormone hCG to confirm pregnancy. Home urine tests are convenient and about 97–99% accurate when taken on or after a missed period, ideally using first morning urine. Blood tests, done by a doctor, can detect pregnancy earlier and measure exact hCG levels. Testing too early or not following instructions can cause false negatives, while false positives are rare but possible due to recent pregnancy loss, medications, or medical conditions.
If you get a positive result, book an appointment with your GP or midwife to confirm and start care. If negative, but your period is late, or symptoms persist, retest or see your provider. Always follow test instructions carefully and seek urgent care if you experience heavy bleeding or severe pain. Using pregnancy comfort products like Sleepybelly’s pillow or maternity wear can help during early pregnancy
Pregnancy often disrupts sleep due to body changes like a growing bump, back pain, and heartburn. This guide covers safe sleep positions by trimester, effective pillow arrangements, mattress tips, and alignment basics to protect your back and hips. It offers solutions for common issues like hip pain, reflux, and restless legs, plus advice on turning in bed and getting up safely. Learn when to consult your healthcare provider about sleep difficulties. Prioritizing comfort and rest supports your well-being and your baby’s health throughout pregnancy
The first trimester often brings common symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and spotting. This guide helps you understand these changes, offering practical home remedies and clear advice on when to contact your healthcare provider. It covers managing "morning sickness" (which can occur all day), coping with crushing fatigue, distinguishing normal spotting from more serious bleeding, and provides a checklist for essential first-trimester actions. Ultimately, it emphasizes self-care and encourages seeking support from your care team for any concerns.
Pregnancy side‑sleeping can make you more sensitive to every creak, bump, and bathroom trip, so the “right” sound is the one that helps you fall asleep faster by smoothing out those disturbances. For most people carrying a bump, low‑volume brown or deep pink noise tends to work quickest, because its steady, low‑frequency hum masks household rumble, partner movement, and your own internal sounds without sharp spikes. If you prefer nature, choose continuous rain over crashing ocean waves; steady rain is smoother and more predictable, while loud wave peaks can cause tiny wake‑ups. The most reliable way to decide is to test: try brown noise for a few nights, then steady rain for a few nights, keep volume moderate, and see which one consistently shortens the time it takes you to drift off and reduces how often you wake.
Sleep in pregnancy isn’t just about “how many hours” you get; the timing and regularity of your sleep can matter just as much. Keeping a consistent wake time and a predictable bedtime window helps stabilise your circadian rhythm, which supports mood, stress hormones, blood sugar control, and sleep quality. If you can’t immediately increase your total sleep, anchoring your wake time, adding a simple wind‑down routine, managing naps, and reducing late‑night light and heavy meals are realistic first steps that often improve how rested and steady you feel day to day.