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.
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 […]
Birth Story: Four Sisters Share Pregnancy Joy
When it comes to close sisters, they don’t get much closer than the Gaines sisters. All born within 18 months of each other, the four […]
Back pain in pregnancy: 7 handy tips for relief
Pregnancy back pain is common, and it’s not hard to figure out why. Those adorable baby bumps actually throw off our centre of gravity – […]
Birth Story: ‘My Water Broke at 20 Weeks’
Samantha’s second pregnancy took her by surprise. While she and her ex-partner had an amazing co-parenting relationship, she never imagined having another baby with him. […]
Call for Bassinet Safety Standards in Australia
Like most first-time mums, Stacey Kirby carefully researched every baby purchase, including which bassinet to buy for her newborn. But it wasn’t until her baby […]
Birth Story: I Gave Birth to a Toddler
A superhuman mum has become a TikTok sensation after sharing the birth of her toddler-sized newborn, who weighed in at more than six and a […]
Pregnant Women Advised: Go on Holiday for Baby’s Health
Researchers have found that stress in pregnancy may influence infants’ brain development and mums-to-be are being encouraged to find ways to relax and reduce stress […]
Amelia’s Woodland “Wild One” First Birthday Party
Baby’s first year is a wild ride, so it’s little wonder that choosing a ‘wild one’ first birthday party theme is so popular. Queensland mum […]
Q&A: When Do I Stop Burping My Baby?
At the beginning of their lives when babies are learning how to feed, they gulp, guzzle and slurp regardless of whether they are breastfed or […]
Rescheduled Bluey’s Big Play stage shows
Now that restrictions across Australia have eased, we’re thrilled to announce show dates for Bluey’s Big Play are starting to be released. When Dad feels […]
Birth Story: I Gave Birth in an Elevator
At 35 weeks pregnant, Shelby was planning a day of activities before preparing for the last month of her pregnancy. Feeling full of energy, she […]
Birth Story: American Teacher Gives Birth at 57
A teacher has become one of the oldest women to give birth in the United States, after welcoming her baby boy at 57-years-old. Barbara Higgins […]
Gender Reveal Nails: The Latest Pregnancy Trend
Move over gender reveal cakes, expecting mums have found a truly unique way to share their news. Gender reveal nails are the new pregnancy trend […]
Birth Story: Renee’s Baby Didn’t Wait for the Hospital
Speeding towards the hospital, weaving in and out of peak hour traffic, Renee’s baby is on his way and there was nothing she can do […]