Being Pregnant

There’s so much to know about being pregnant and you only have nine months to learn it all! Whether you want to know what vitamins you really need to take, what that pregnancy rash could mean or if you just want to have a laugh, this is the place for you.

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Braxton Hicks contractions or real contractions?

Anita ButterworthMay 20, 2021

When you're achingly close to meeting your little one, every little twinge makes your heart leap. Your tummy suddenly feels super tight - are you in labour ... Read More...

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Stop! Put the hummus down if you’re pregnant

Anita ButterworthMay 5, 2021

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand told Mum's Grapevine it has updated its advice on pregnancy and food safety, following new recommendations released... Read More...

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How to help relieve pregnancy constipation

Anita ButterworthApril 25, 2021

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 inc... Read More...

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Back pain in pregnancy: 7 handy tips for relief

Anita ButterworthApril 17, 2021

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 - pregnancy waddle an... Read More...

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Gender reveal nails are the latest pregnancy trend

Anita ButterworthMarch 31, 2021

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 you didn't ... Read More...

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Best birth photos of 2020 unveiled

Anita ButterworthFebruary 9, 2021

Capturing that special moment when a child enters the world. The annual IAPBP competition celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photograp... Read More...

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Most moving birth photos of 2020

Anita ButterworthJanuary 27, 2021

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 moment wh... Read More...

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Q&A: Exploding Head Syndrome, is it a pregnancy symptom?

Anita ButterworthJanuary 21, 2021

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 b... Read More...

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Q&A: When will my outie belly button go back to an innie?

Anita ButterworthNovember 24, 2020

The home stretch of pregnancy includes a few little twists and turns that constantly remind us there's a little person taking up more and more room in our b... Read More...

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How to stimulate nipples for labour

Anita ButterworthNovember 23, 2020

When you've watched your due date come and go and spicy dinners aren't doing the trick it might be time to try a more scientific approach to bring on baby a... Read More...

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Q&A: When will my bump start to show?

Anita ButterworthOctober 27, 2020

Waiting for that cute little baby bump to pop can feel like waiting for paint to dry - hurry up already, bub. So when can you expect to actually look pregna... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it safe to have sex when pregnant?

Anita ButterworthOctober 20, 2020

It's pretty normal to wonder if having sex during pregnancy will somehow hurt your baby. So we've asked resident expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock to give us ... Read More...

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10 things to know when preparing for another baby | Mum's Grapevine

9 things to do when preparing for pregnancy

Katie OliveiraOctober 8, 2020

The decision to try for another bub is a big one. There are family dynamics to think about, the impending juggling act of having more than one child, financ... Read More...

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Q&A: Why am I so tired now that I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthSeptember 10, 2020

You're barely able to keep your eyes open past 8pm, and each step in the morning is like wading through thick mud. Yep, you're exhausted and your pregnancy ... Read More...

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Q&A: Incontinence after birth: Just how normal is it?

Anita ButterworthSeptember 2, 2020

It's really common to have some leakage after giving birth, and most of us assume that it's normal to wet ourselves a little after a cough or sneeze (or a r... Read More...

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