Labour & Delivery

Everything you need to know from the moment the first contraction hits until you’re holding your baby in your arms. Find out what the experts say and hear real stories from mums who have been there.

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Army dad’s mission to make it home for baby’s birth

Anita ButterworthAugust 13, 2019

Caitlin Brown was just 15 weeks pregnant when she kissed her partner Cody McDermott goodbye for his Australian Defence Force training. She knew he'd miss the ... Read More...

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50 WAYS to bring on labour

Anita ButterworthAugust 8, 2019

It's been nine months of patiently waiting to meet your little chick, but bub is quite happy still in its nest and there are no signs that they're flying th... Read More...

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10 energy-boosting snacks for labour | Mum's Grapevine

10 energy-boosting snacks for the delivery room

Shahna SarpiAugust 6, 2019

It’s no secret that labour is an extremely physically and mentally demanding time. Food may be the last thing on your mind, but if you do feel up to snackin... Read More...

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How to use a hair comb for labour pain

Anita ButterworthJuly 29, 2019

It's the viral labour pain relief tip that has pregnant women whipping down to their nearest Kmart for a hair comb. The little-known technique delves into a... Read More...

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Birth story: ‘I was throwing up 30 times a day’

Anita ButterworthJuly 19, 2019

Kylie Mexsom and her husband already had a busy life juggling their three kids, when they unexpectedly fell pregnant with their fourth. It was 17 months aft... Read More...

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5 quick and easy exercises to help prepare for labour | Mum's Grapevine

5 exercises in 5 minutes to help prepare for labour

Chloe LorbackJuly 9, 2019

We've all heard that giving birth is like running a marathon, but there's no need to sweat it out in the gym to get your mum-bod ready for labour. Women'... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos? | Mum's Grapevine

Q&A: How many times should I lose my mucus plug?

Anita ButterworthJuly 8, 2019

There are all sorts of weird and wonderful things going on down below throughout pregnancy, including the mucus plug. Lots of expecting mums assume losing p... Read More...

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What actually happens to a baby’s head during birth

Anita ButterworthJuly 5, 2019

Ever wondered how 'that' is going to get out of 'there'? Well, science has just lifted the lid on another fascinating birth phenomenon. Experts have long... Read More...

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Birth story: Meekay’s dramatic 27-hour birth

Anita ButterworthJuly 1, 2019

A first-time mum, Meekay Schultz didn't know what to expect when it was time to give birth, but it certainly wasn't 27 hours in labour, a failed epidural an... Read More...

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Birth story: Alyce’s second miracle baby

Anita ButterworthJune 24, 2019

After already welcoming one miracle baby, Alyce and Jesse Brown thought life was complete. But two years later, after finally finishing their dream home, a ... Read More...

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Birth story: Ash-lea’s footling breech home-birth

Anita ButterworthJune 13, 2019

Ash-lea Gazzola prepared her entire pregnancy for a calm, peaceful home water birth, and everything was going to plan beautifully until a little foot appear... Read More...

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Birth story: Mum gives birth in hospital car park

Anita ButterworthMay 16, 2019

Most mums-to-be have a niggling end-of-pregnancy fear that they won't make it to the hospital in time. Call it mother's intuition, it keeps us on edge as we... Read More...

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Blood noses during pregnancy and what causes them | Mum's Grapevine

Q&A: Does everyone’s water break before labour starts?

Anita ButterworthMay 13, 2019

If you believe what you see in the movies, the first sign of labour is a climatic gushing of water (usually somewhere public). But in reality, it very rarel... Read More...

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50 things to take to hospital, the ultimate list

50 THINGS you may not think to take to hospital

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraApril 24, 2019

The count down to D-day is on. And as the 'before baby to-do list' gets smaller and smaller there's just one more (big) thing to think about. Packing the... Read More...

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50 THINGS other mums want you to know before giving birth

Anita ButterworthApril 17, 2019

The birthing suite is a sacred space - you never really know what goes on in there until you're birthing your own babe. But we're pulling back the curtain a... Read More...

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