Pregnancy FAQs
Get answers to all your pregnancy questions with our comprehensive FAQs. Learn about common symptoms, prenatal care, nutrition, and more to ensure a healthy and informed pregnancy journey for both you and your baby.
What’s Normal About Spotting During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with excitement and anticipation, but it can also come with moments of concern and uncertainty. Spotting during pregnancy is […]
Q&A: What exactly is a doula and how can they help?
While most of us will choose to have our partner by our side as we labour, many women also hire a doula to support them […]
Q&A: How soon after my waters break will I go into labour?
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 […]
Q&A: Is it dangerous to go over 40 weeks pregnant?
You’ve been counting the weeks, and perhaps even comparing your growing bub to different sized fruit. That magical 40-week mark is close, but what happens […]
Q&A: Is It Safe to Paint the Nursery While Pregnant?
You’re probably itching to start decorating your little bird’s nest. But the niggling worry about paint fumes during pregnancy may have curbed your interior decorator […]
Q&A: Can I have my toenails painted if I’m having a c-section?
It might seem like a strange question, but it’s one mums prepping for c-sections in the Mum’s Grapevine baby Facebook groups are tossing around. And it […]
Q&A: Can you eat prawns while pregnant?
Eat this, but not too much. Don’t eat it that way but like this. Definitely don’t eat that at all. Sound familiar? The dos and […]
Q&A Can I suck on a slurpee during pregnancy?
Mmmm the refreshing, sweet, icy goodness of a slushie or Slurpee on a hot day. You just can’t beat it. And it’s really no surprise […]
Q&A: Can You Get A Brazilian Wax While Pregnant?
Whether you’ve waxed your whole life, or you’re new to the whole process, all the extra attention to your lady parts while pregnant may have […]
Q&A: When can you feel baby move?
Being pregnant is exciting, but by far one of the most exciting parts of being pregnant is feeling your baby kick. This is when you […]
Q&A: Can You Eat Subway When Pregnant?
Everyone knows that healthy eating when on the run can be tricky. Being pregnant can make it even trickier. Subway is often considered one of […]
Q&A: Is It Safe to Eat Halloumi During Pregnancy?
Halloumi. That delicious crispy outside, with the creamy saltiness on the inside – delicious! If you’re pregnant and a cheese fan, you’re probably wondering if […]
Q&A: Can you eat feta when pregnant?
Feta is one of those great cheeses to add to a salad, frittata, pizza or even just to eat as a snack. It’s super tasty […]
Q&A: Why can’t I fit into my shoes?
Pregnancy stopping you fitting into your favourite pair of shoes? You may need to prepare for a whole new shoe wardrobe. Why do feet get […]
Q&A: Exploding Head Syndrome: Is It a Pregnancy Symptom?
It’s one of the more curious sleep-related issues you’ve probably never heard of – Exploding Head Syndrome, which, despite its name isn’t painful, but can […]