Anita
Anita has 25 years media experience. For the past 16 years, she's been immersed in the parenting field, researching and writing everything from breaking news to potty training tricks. Anita lives in regional Victoria with her husband and two boys.
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 […]
Birth Story: ‘My baby was born at 27 weeks’
First-time mum Rhiannon Smith had been through more during her pregnancy than she’d ever imagined. Severe morning sickness kept her from working for two months. […]
Best birth photos of 2021 unveiled
Capturing that special moment when a child enters the world. The annual IAPBP competition celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photographers […]
Matty J and Laura Byrne welcome surprise baby girl
Bachelor couple Matty Johnson and Laura Byrne have welcomed another ray of sunshine, announcing the birth of their second baby girl. And both Matty and […]
Replacement found for nauseating gestational diabetes test
The traditional glucose tolerance test may be shelved in favour of a quick blood test. Researchers say the alternative test means pregnant women won’t have […]
Researchers discover cause of preeclampsia
Researchers believe they’ve found a primary cause of the potentially deadly pregnancy condition, preeclampsia. The most common pregnancy medical disorder, preeclampsia can be life-threatening for […]
Kelly Rowland welcomes baby boy
Singer Kelly Rowland has given birth to her second son, after her surprise pregnancy announcement in October last year. Baby Noah Jon Weatherspoon is the […]
Turns out first-borns are smarter than their siblings
It’s an age-old debate, but science has now proven that birth order matters when it comes to intelligence, and the differences are apparent even in […]
Birth Story: Melbourne mum’s heartbreaking lockdown stillbirth
Melbourne mum Maggie admits she knew very little about stillbirth until, at 21 weeks pregnant, she went into preterm labour. Suffering a placental abruption the […]
How to create a beautiful baby milk bath at home
There are a few things to consider when setting up a baby milk bath photo shoot, and when it comes to taking photos of babies […]
Most moving birth photos of 2020
Each year the best birth photos from across the globe are honoured for their beauty, magic and ability to capture the emotion of that unparalleled […]
Mum pregnant with twins conceives third baby
A woman expecting twins has fallen pregnant with a third baby in a rare phenomenon that has pregnant women everywhere just a little nervy. The […]
Luxury post-birth hotel opens just for mums and newborns
With private suites, plush beds, in-room dining, and even complimentary breast massages, the world’s newest luxury hotel just for new mums is the stuff post-partum […]
Recall: Best&Less Baby Playsuits
Best&Less Baby Playsuits with Pom Poms Best&Less is voluntarily recalling its Baby Berry Playsuits with Pom Poms that were sold in-store and online between July […]
Q&A: Exploding Head Syndrome, is it a pregnancy symptom?
It’s one of the more curious sleep-related issues you’ve probably never heard of – Exploding Head Syndrome, which, despite its name isn’t painful, but can […]