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: Is it safe to have sex when pregnant?

Anita ButterworthMarch 1, 2019

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

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10 ways to keep cool during pregnancy

Hejira ConveryMarch 1, 2019

Summer is the season for sunny days and balmy nights, which means it's also the season for expectant mums to feel hot and - let's be honest here - bothered.... Read More...

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Q&A: Can I eat honey if I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthFebruary 25, 2019

While our mums may have put honey on our dummies when we were babies, we now know that's incredibly dangerous because bacteria in honey can cause infant bot... Read More...

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Listeria death prompts warning for pregnant women

Anita ButterworthFebruary 25, 2019

Pregnant women are once again being urged to be vigilant about the food they're eating, following the death of a woman in her 80s from listeria poisoning. A... Read More...

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What to look for when buying maternity clothes

A handy guide: how to shop for maternity clothes

Louise WeeksFebruary 22, 2019

Every baby bump (and body) is different. So if you're wondering if there's the perfect day to purchase your first official piece for your maternity wardrobe... Read More...

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Q&A: Should I stop cleaning the cat litter tray now I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthFebruary 22, 2019

You probably already know that your fave soft cheeses are off the menu and hot spas are a no-no now that you're pregnant - but there's something that cat ow... Read More...

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Q&A: Gawd, when will my morning sickness end?

Anita ButterworthFebruary 17, 2019

If you think that reaching the magical 12-week mark in pregnancy will flick the morning sickness switch to off, we've got some sobering news for you. I'm... Read More...

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Best birth photos of 2019 revealed

Anita ButterworthFebruary 15, 2019

Be still our beating hearts, we've just laid eyes on this year's International Association of Professional Birth Photographers Image Competition winners and... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it ok to eat cream cheese when I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthFebruary 13, 2019

So you've ditched the brie and camembert but as you go to scoop a slather of cream cheese from the tub, you begin wondering if it's safe to eat during pregn... Read More...

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Winners: 2019 Birth Becomes Her birth photo contest

Anita ButterworthFebruary 8, 2019

Raw, emotional and incredibly powerful, the best birth photos from across the world have been revealed for 2019. Hold onto your ovaries, you're about to be ... Read More...

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Lasagna gender reveals are now a thing

Anita ButterworthFebruary 1, 2019

Love a good loading of carbs and want to combine it with your gender reveal? You're in luck - a restaurant has cooked up possibly the cheesiest way to revea... Read More...

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How to ease pregnancy leg and ankle swelling

Anita ButterworthJanuary 30, 2019

Baby on board and can't see where your legs finish and your feet start? Welcome to pregnancy leg and ankle swelling, where cute shoes are ditched and cankle... Read More...

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Everything you ever needed to know about stem cell storage | Mum's Grapevine

Stem cell storage: what you need to know

Anita ButterworthJanuary 24, 2019

It's the precious lifeline that connects you to bub for nine months, nourishes and feeds, before being cut when your little tot is finally in your arms. But... Read More...

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How to ‘fit’ a baby into your life

Sarina SinghJanuary 15, 2019

When your baby arrives, you’ll be amazed at just how tiny they are. But despite those itty-bitty fingers and toes, these little creatures actually take up a... Read More...

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Q&A: Can I see a Dentist when I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthJanuary 10, 2019

Lots of mums-to-be are worried that getting dental x-rays and fillings while pregnant may harm their bubs. But is that true, or should you stick to your reg... Read More...

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