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Exercise in first trimester may reduce risk of gestational diabetes

First trimester exercise may lower gestational diabetes risk

Anita ButterworthJanuary 13, 2021

Expecting mums who up their exercise in the first trimester, may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study has found. While the c... Read More...

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Microplastics found in placentas of expecting mums

Anita ButterworthDecember 23, 2020

Microplastics have been found in the placentas of expecting mums, with researchers claiming it's like have a 'cyborg baby' no longer made up of only human c... Read More...

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10 best pregnancy milestone cards for 2021 | Mum's Grapevine

11 pregnancy milestone cards for mums and bumps

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraDecember 16, 2020

The 40 weeks of pregnancy contain some amazing memories. Whether it be your first pregnancy or your last, pregnancy milestone cards are a unique way to reco... Read More...

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Q&A: Is pregnancy spotting normal and when should I see a doctor?

Anita ButterworthDecember 8, 2020

Pregnancy spotting or light bleeding in pregnancy can be scary for an expecting mum, but it doesn't always mean bad news. In fact, pregnancy spotting is ... 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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Birth Story: ‘I had twins during Melbourne’s lockdown’

Anita ButterworthNovember 19, 2020

When Melbourne couple Laura-Jane and Shaun Hargreaves decided 2020 would be the year they'd start trying for a family, they never could have imagined what w... Read More...

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Victorian Early Pregnancy Loss Certificate

Early pregnancy loss certificates available for Victorian parents

Anita ButterworthNovember 16, 2020

Victorian parents who've suffered an early pregnancy loss can now apply for a commemorative certificate in honour of their baby. An early pregnancy loss ... Read More...

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Thrifty mum’s Insta-worthy nursery on a budget

Anita ButterworthNovember 9, 2020

Creating a soft, serene baby space doesn't have to blow the family budget, as one clever and super stylish mum has proven. Catherine Ryan has put togethe... Read More...

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6 things you need to know about afterpains

Belinda JoyceNovember 3, 2020

Soaking up newborn cuddles not long after birth, it's common to have the baby bubble burst by afterpains - intense cramps that some mums describe as period ... 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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The best maternity swimwear for 2020 | Mum's Grapevine

6 maternity swimsuits for growing bumps

Louise WeeksOctober 20, 2020

Maternity swimwear comes in all shapes and sizes - think bikinis, tankinis and swimsuits. But like all maternity wear, support, comfort and a great fit dete... Read More...

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Mum gives birth to baby in her sleep | Mum's Grapevine

Birth story: Mum gives birth in her sleep

Anita ButterworthOctober 15, 2020

Laura Thompson had what many mums only dream of - a painless labour and birth. In fact, the mum-of-two didn't feel a thing, because she was fast asleep. Rea... 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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8 best stretch mark creams for 2020 | Mum's Grapevine

8 nourishing stretch mark creams and oils

Louise WeeksOctober 7, 2020

Everyday growing baby bumps stretch a little more, and before you know it there's a whole lot more skin to take care of. This is where a moisturising stretc... Read More...

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