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Study reveals side sleeping in pregnancy cuts stillbirth risk | Mum's Grapevine

Side sleep and cut the risk of a stillbirth by half

Pregnant women who sleep on either side in the last three months of pregnancy more than halve the risk of stillbirth, according to new research. […]

50 Effective Ways to Help Your Child Ditch the Dummy

For many babies and toddlers, a dummy is one of life’s great pleasures. The humble pacifier takes tots to their happy place by providing comfort, calm and even reducing the […]

Going down on your partner may prevent miscarriage

New research has uncovered a link between going down on your partner and a reduced incidence of recurrent miscarriage. Rather than the act itself – […]

Why April babies are so special | Mum's Grapevine

What Makes April Babies So Special

Expecting a baby in April, or already have a little one celebrating their birthday in the fourth month? You’re in luck, these little firecrackers are […]

Measles warning after two babies diagnosed in NSW

Parents are being warned to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two babies too young to be vaccinated were diagnosed with the […]

50 places to hide Easter eggs

It’s almost time for little bunnies to start the hunt for chocolate treasure, which means the Easter Bunny needs to start a plan of attack […]

Fathers Nursing Assistant - helping dads breastfeed babies

Gadget Helps Dads Breastfeed Their Babies

A Japanese company has unveiled a high-tech device that allows dads to ‘breastfeed’ their babies, and help them sleep better. Called the ‘Father’s Nursing Assistant’, […]

Q&A: Is It Safe to Go Tenpin Bowling While Pregnant?

Once you’re pregnant, things you did without thinking twice are suddenly questioned – particularly when they involve physical movement. Ever wondering if tenpin bowling is […]

Birth Story: Mum livestreams unassisted homebirth

A mum has live streamed the super quick, unassisted home birth of her fourth child in her bathtub. Kara Baker from Missouri in the US […]

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50 things every mum thinks during labour

After nine months of growing a little human, it’s finally time – the contractions have started, the baby is coming and our minds are racing […]

Ita Buttrose has been immortalised as a Barbie doll

Australian journalist and new chairwoman of the ABC Ita Buttrose has been immortalised as a Barbie doll, with the iconic brand honouring female role models […]

Q&A: What’s with the shortness of breath?

Growing a baby is hard work, which sometimes leaves us literally breathless. But why do we get short of breath in pregnancy and when is […]

Jessica Simpson pregnant baby birdie mae

Jessica Simpson welcomes baby daughter

Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson have welcomed the latest addition to their family nest, a little girl named Birdie Mae. Jessica, 38, and Eric’s […]