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The rainbow baby Hypnobirth of Fíadh Boyle

Stacey Astley-ClarkApril 26, 2018

All births are special, but perhaps none quite so moving as the birth of rainbow baby Fíadh Boyle, who came into the world two years after her stillborn bro... Read More...

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Why some birth positions are better then others {video}

Anita ButterworthApril 16, 2018

We know labour is tough on mums - that's why it's called labour! But our little bubs are like the unsung heroes of birth - they do so much work before they'... Read More...

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The super salad sending women into labour

Anita ButterworthApril 13, 2018

We've had the legendary labour-inducing pizza and shared the recipe for the Eggplant Parmigiana that kick-starts contractions. Now comes the super salad tha... Read More...

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Best hospital snack food to pack for labour

The best snacks to pack in your hospital bag for labour

Anita ButterworthApril 10, 2018

Some mums will tell you they chowed down on anything and everything during labour, only to bring it all up again. While others say they weren't hungry at al... Read More...

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Survival kit: 6 after birth must-haves for down there

Anita ButterworthApril 3, 2018

Your hospital bag is packed. But is it really packed? There are a few amazing little inclusions that should be in every mum-to-be's post-birth s... Read More...

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'Golden Hour' first 60 minutes after birth

5 reasons the ‘Golden Hour’ after birth is so important

Anita ButterworthMarch 22, 2018

Nine months of anticipation, hours of labour. And then the moment when time stands still. While it may seem like the world stops spinning when bub is fin... Read More...

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Everything you need to know about Hypnobirthing

Stacey Astley-ClarkMarch 21, 2018

Hypnobirthing - it's draped in the mystical, shrouded in mystery and it's becoming an increasingly popular way to bring new life into the world. Mum's Gr... Read More...

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Q&A: Can I be induced and still have a water birth?

Anita ButterworthMarch 21, 2018

Since finding out she's pregnant, Mum's Grapevine Due Date Group member Gabby has had her heart set on a water birth. But things don't always go to plan whe... Read More...

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size of the hole left by the placenta after birth

This is the size of the wound left in a uterus after birth

Anita ButterworthMarch 16, 2018

Grab a side plate from your kitchen and place it on your belly. That is the size of the wound left on your uterus after you've given birth. Incredible isn't... Read More...

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Woman gives birth in the Red Sea, emerges like a goddess

Anita ButterworthMarch 14, 2018

It's the water birth with a great big twist - the incredible moment a woman emerges from the Red Sea, just minutes after giving birth ... looking like she's... Read More...

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Q&A: Can I have my toenails painted if I’m having a c-section?

Anita ButterworthMarch 6, 2018

It might seem like a strange question, but it's one mums prepping for c-sections in the Mum's Grapevine Due Date groups are tossing around. And it all has t... Read More...

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Call for empowering language in birthing suites

Anita ButterworthMarch 6, 2018

Midwives and doctors are being encouraged to use less insensitive language, to help birthing women feel more empowered. Phrases like 'big baby', 'failed ... Read More...

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Everything you need to know about inducing labour

Anita ButterworthMarch 2, 2018

You've been patiently counting down to your due date and it's come ... and gone. Welcome to the first rule of parenting: babies do everything in their own s... Read More...

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Q&A: How can I tell if I’m having a contraction?

Anita ButterworthMarch 1, 2018

It's one of the biggest pregnancy mysteries - what will it feel like when labour finally starts? Heading towards the home stretch, every little twinge and t... Read More...

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Push for new mums to get free tummy tucks

Anita ButterworthMarch 1, 2018

An Australian plastic surgeon is calling for free mummy tummy tucks to help ease post-partum pain. Dr Alastair Taylo claims tummy tucks have helped his m... Read More...

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