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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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 Oliveira da SilveiraOctober 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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Mums reveal 141 weird things pregnancy did to their bodies

Anita ButterworthAugust 18, 2020

Growing a little human being does some strange things to our bodies, but did you ever expect pregnancy to make you sound like a goat when you burp, or turn ... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it safe to use insect repellent when pregnant? | Mum's Grapevine

Q&A: Is it safe to use hair removal cream during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthAugust 4, 2020

Along with a blooming belly comes crazy hair growth and now you're wondering if you can tame the sprouting strands the same way you always have, with hair r... Read More...

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Q&A: What is non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)?

Anita ButterworthJuly 21, 2020

Gone are the days of waiting until 20 weeks to find out the gender of your bub, thanks to the NIPT test you're able to find out if you're expecting a boy or... Read More...

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Paid Parental Leave changes in 2020

Anita ButterworthJuly 11, 2020

If you're having a baby this year, there are new Paid Parental Leave changes you need to know. New changes have just come into play as the new financial ... Read More...

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Q&A: What exactly is a doula and how can they help?

Anita ButterworthJuly 8, 2020

While most of us will choose to have our partner or a trusted loved one by our side as we labour, many women hire a doula to support them through the latter... Read More...

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Q&A: What are the chances of getting pregnant while breastfeeding?

Q&A: Why are my gums bleeding now that I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthJune 30, 2020

Glowing skin, shiny, thick hair ... and bleeding gums. Ah, pregnancy hormones you really know how to confuse a mumma. Seeing a pinkish tinge when doing the ... Read More...

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15 hilarious quarantine pregnancy announcements

Anita ButterworthJune 15, 2020

We all joked about the possibility of a quarantine baby boom when we went into lockdown a few months ago, and now those couples who did pass the time by doi... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it safe to dye my hair during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthJune 15, 2020

Luscious locks are a pregnancy hormones bonus but you may be wondering if you can keep dying your newly-lush hair once you've got a baby on board. There'... Read More...

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