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50 REASONS why being pregnant is the best

Anita ButterworthJuly 17, 2019

Making a little human is out-of-this-world stuff, and that's why the nine months of being pregnant is something to be celebrated. It really is the best. ... Read More...

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How and when to wash newborn baby clothes

Anita ButterworthJuly 15, 2019

While there's no hard-and-fast rule on the best time in pregnancy to wash baby clothes, the expert consensus is that all baby clothes should always be washe... Read More...

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Would your partner sign a ‘baby prenup’?

Anita ButterworthJuly 15, 2019

Any new parent will tell you that babies are hard work. Amazing, but hard work. So it's little wonder that some parents are now drawing up 'baby prenups' be... Read More...

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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: 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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Study finds baby kicking at night is a good sign

Anita ButterworthJuly 8, 2019

For expecting mums heading into the home stretch, knowing what's normal when it comes to baby's movements has just become easier. A new study has revealed w... 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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13 essentials for a woodland baby shower

Louise WeeksJuly 2, 2019

A woodland baby shower is a wonderful way to celebrate the pending arrival of a little bear cub. A popular shower theme for summer soirees and winter gather... Read More...

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Q&A: Do I take my own breast pump to hospital?

Anita ButterworthJuly 1, 2019

Lots of mums invest in a breast pump before baby is born. But is it something that needs to go into the hospital bag? Will I need to take my breast pump ... 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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Brava Lingerie: plus-size bra specialists

Sammi HallJune 27, 2019

Our bodies go through an incredible transformation during pregnancy. And one area that is no exception is our breasts. Finding a quality maternity bra is a ... Read More...

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Q&A: Is eating fried ice-cream ok during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthJune 24, 2019

Oozy, yielding ice-cream under a crisp fried shell - it's that indulgent dessert that most of us cave in to after a meal at our favourite Chinese restaurant... 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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Tried it. Loved it. Modibodi Leak Proof Underwear

Anita ButterworthJune 21, 2019

Let’s just take a moment to say: your body is amazing. It’s easy to forget that after you have a baby – your body looks different, it feels different, and i... Read More...

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Why you crave ice during pregnancy

Anita ButterworthJune 20, 2019

Pregnancy goes hand in hand with some pretty strange cravings, and crunching ice is one of the strangest. Whether it's the refreshing cold, the tactile crun... Read More...

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