Labour & Delivery
Everything you need to know from the moment the first contraction hits until you’re holding your baby in your arms. Find out what the experts say and hear real stories from mums who have been there.
5 Popular TENS Machines For Labour
Are you getting ready to embark on the amazing journey of pregnancy and childbirth? We know firsthand that even though this time can be thrilling, […]
Everything you need to know about inducing labour
You’ve been patiently counting down to your due date and it’s come … and gone. Welcome to the first rule of parenting: babies do everything […]
Q&A: Can I have my toenails painted if I’m having a c-section?
It might seem like a strange question, but it’s one mums prepping for c-sections in the Mum’s Grapevine baby Facebook groups are tossing around. And it […]
22 things to know before having a c-section
Counting down to a c-section is equal parts butterflies-in-the-belly excitement, anxious nerves and wondering what is going to happen afterwards. We’ve asked the experts – […]
6 tips if you go in to labour when you are out and about
In the late stages of pregnancy, most women are still out and about – ducking down to the shops and grabbing that last-minute item for […]
Membrane sweep: You want to sweep my what?
You’re fast approaching the 40-week club or perhaps you’re already there, and your doctor decides bub is a bit too comfortable and it’s time to […]
Delayed cord clamping could be a life-saver
If you feel as though you’re being asked to make a barrage of decisions surrounding the birth of your baby, you’re not wrong. The beauty […]
16 ways to deal with labour pain
The big day has arrived and you’re officially in labour, which not only brings relief and excitement, but also apprehension about the pain that lies […]
Braxton Hicks contractions or real contractions?
When you’re achingly close to meeting your little one, every little twinge makes your heart leap. Your tummy suddenly feels super tight – are you […]
How to tell if you’re in early labour
It’s been nine months of dreaming, hoping and waiting for your little one to arrive and now you’re wondering if today is the day you’re […]
11 birth myths you need to know before labour
You’ve read all the birthing books and watched every episode of One Born Every Minute. You’re pretty sure you know everything there is to know […]
How to stimulate nipples for labour
When you’ve watched your due date come and go and spicy dinners aren’t doing the trick it might be time to try a more scientific […]
Q&A: What do contractions feel like and how can I tell if I’m having one?
It’s one of the biggest pregnancy mysteries – what will it feel like when labour finally starts? Heading towards the home stretch, every little twinge […]
Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos?
Getting to relive a beautiful birth through photos is truly magical. But if you’re not keen on forking out for a professional birth photographer is […]
18 ways to be a brilliant birth partner
When thinking about preparing for childbirth, most of the attention naturally goes to the mum-to-be. After all, she’s the one who’s going to be doing […]