Anita, Author at Mum's Grapevine

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 […]