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9 caffeine-free hot drinks for mums-to-be

Louise WeeksJune 13, 2019

Warming up in winter takes no time at all when cuddling that morning cup of coffee. But for mums-to-be who are steering clear of caffeine, finding a hot dri... Read More...

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Q&A: Do I have to stop drinking coffee now I’m pregnant?

Steph WearneJune 10, 2019

"Does anyone else still have coffee? I gave up caffeine completely for my last pregnancy (apart from chocolate!) but I don’t think I’d survive this pregnanc... Read More...

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Q&A: Is raspberry leaf tea really a pregnancy cure-all?

Anita ButterworthJune 7, 2019

Like some sort of magical elixir, many pregnant women believe that raspberry leaf tea helps with everything from morning sickness to calming uterine crampin... Read More...

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WIN: 1 of 2 SRC pregnancy or recovery support wear

Louise WeeksJune 6, 2019

This competition is now closed. Check back soon to see if you're the lucky winner. Get the support you need, in the places you need, when you win Austra... Read More...

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Q&A: When’s the best time to have a baby shower?

Anita ButterworthJune 3, 2019

Working out the timing of your baby shower can be tricky, and it's a question that has members of the Mum’s Grapevine Due Date groups scratching their heads... Read More...

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10 natural winter cold cures for mums-to-be

Simone McNamaraMay 31, 2019

Pregnancy brings with it lots of little quirks and unexpected bodily ills, but to top it all off, getting a cold during pregnancy can seem pretty miserable.... Read More...

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Q&A: What’s causing my pregnancy backache?

Anita ButterworthMay 30, 2019

Carrying a babe in front means some added pressure on our backs, and getting comfy or sleeping gets tricker as the bump gets bigger. So what causes pregnanc... Read More...

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How to know you’re pregnant before taking a test

Anita ButterworthMay 29, 2019

The waiting to take a pregnancy test can feel almost as long as the last trimester, but lots of women swear they just 'know' they're pregnant, long before s... Read More...

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700 baby boy names you won’t find on other lists

Anita ButterworthMay 28, 2019

Choosing the perfect baby boy name can be as simple as deciding if you'd like to go traditional, or a little left of centre. We've tracked down some of the ... Read More...

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Eating nuts in pregnancy linked to smarter babies

Anita ButterworthMay 17, 2019

Craving the crunch of cashews or wanting to munch on macadamias while pregnant? The experts are telling us to go nuts - because eating nutty goodness in the... Read More...

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Say hello to supple pregnancy skin with frank body

Louise WeeksMay 17, 2019

Pregnancy stretches us in more ways than one, but a new offering from one of our favourite brands is here to help reduce stretch marks and leave mum-to-be g... 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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WIN: 1 of 2 luxury maternity comfort packs

Louise WeeksMay 15, 2019

Drum roll ... will E. Kemp (VIC) and E. Shirley (NSW) please stand up. You're our lucky winners. Yay! If there was ever a need for comfort, it's during ... Read More...

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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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Australians most popular baby names 2018

Australia’s most popular baby names revealed 2018

Anita ButterworthMay 13, 2019

The king and queen of Australian baby names have been crowned, and once again Australia's reigning most popular names have held onto their thrones. But, as ... Read More...

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