Anita, Author at Mum's Grapevine

Is Childbirth More Painful Than Being Kicked in the Balls?

It’s the age-old debate that’s divided the human race since time immemorial. Is giving birth more painful than being kicked in the balls? The argument […]

What the government’s childcare changes mean for you

Parents with at least two or more children in childcare will have their out-of-pocket costs slashed as part of the upcoming Federal Budget. As an […]

C-Sections Before 39 Weeks Put Babies at Risk, Report Says

Australian babies are being put at risk by c-sections scheduled too early without a medical reason, according to a new report released today. Despite evidence […]

Brave Casper’s Groundbreaking Dwarfism Treatment

Casper is just like any other cheeky toddler. He loves watching Bluey, playing at the park, and getting up to mischief. But unlike most other […]

How to ease constipation in pregnancy | Mum's Grapevine

Pregnancy constipation: how to get pooping again

Baby on board and feeling backed up? Constipation in pregnancy is really common thanks to everything going on with your hormones, growing body parts and […]

Tarni-Lee & Sophie’s Boho Rainbow Baby Shower Highlights

Rainbows, natural decor, and peachy dreams combined for the sublime boho rainbow baby shower of West Australian mums-to-be Tarni-Lee and Sophie Starr. At 34 weeks […]

Birth Story: Bec's Maternal assisted birth

Birth Story: I Delivered My Own Baby via C-Section

After an emergency c-section with her first baby, Bec was hoping for a different outcome when she fell pregnant with her second. The NSW mum […]

Birth Story: My C-Section Scar Reminds Me of My Strength

Samantha had a pregnancy most women only dream of. Not a hint of morning sickness, in she had hardly any pregnancy symptoms. She even joked […]

Mum’s Genius Time-Saving Breast Pump Tip

If you’ve ever suffered the heartbreak of liquid gold spillage when transferring expressed breast milk from a pump bottle to a storage bag – have […]

Cleaning Dummies in Chemicals Linked to Food Allergies

It seems when it comes to cleaning dummies, there may be such as thing as ‘too clean’. A new Australian study has revealed a link […]

Blossom School: A Fairytale Learning Space

It’s a school straight out of the pages of a fairytale, with its playful pastel colours, sweet curves and giant slide and ball pit. Dreamt […]

What do early pregnancy cramps feel like?

Growing a baby means all sorts of twinges and niggles, especially in early weeks of pregnancy. From tender boobs to aching backs, our bodies are […]

New Study Confirms: Epidurals Don’t Cause Autism

Researchers have revealed epidural use at birth does not increase the risk of autism in children. The findings quash a previous, highly criticised study released […]