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Study reveals side sleeping in pregnancy cuts stillbirth risk | Mum's Grapevine

Side sleep and cut the risk of a stillbirth by half

Anita ButterworthApril 10, 2019

Pregnant women who sleep on either side in the last three months of pregnancy more than halve the risk of stillbirth, according to new research. Previous stu... Read More...

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Q&A: Why can’t I fit into my shoes?

Anita ButterworthApril 7, 2019

Pregnancy stopping you fitting into your favourite pair of shoes? You may need to prepare for a whole new shoe wardrobe. I used to wear size 8 shoes befo... Read More...

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Going down on your partner may prevent miscarriage

Anita ButterworthApril 5, 2019

New research has uncovered a link between going down on your partner and a reduced incidence of recurrent miscarriage. Rather than the act itself - it's those... Read More...

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Q&A: When will my bump start to show?

Anita ButterworthApril 1, 2019

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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Prenatal tests and screening timeline | Mum's Grapevine

A calender of prenatal tests and screenings

Sammi HallApril 1, 2019

Peeing on a stick is only the beginning. From the moment you see that second line on the pregnancy test, there are a number of prenatal tests and screenings... Read More...

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SRC Recovery wear: compression support for new mums

Sammi HallMarch 28, 2019

As a new mum, taking care of baby may seem like your number one priority but it is just as important to take care of you. Whether you had a vaginal birth or... Read More...

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Best Pregnancy Books for 2019 | Mum's Grapevine

25 pregnancy books for new mums

Anita ButterworthMarch 28, 2019

When it comes to growing a little human, they're so many questions. Is this normal? Can I eat this? When will I start to feel baby kick? Will I cope with labo... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it ok to go tenpin bowling if I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthMarch 26, 2019

Once you're pregnant, things you did without thinking twice are suddenly questioned - particularly when they involve physical movement. Ever wondering if te... Read More...

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Mum livestreams unassisted homebirth

Anita ButterworthMarch 25, 2019

A mum has live streamed the super quick, unassisted home birth of her fourth child in her bathtub. Kara Baker from Missouri in the US had her baby daught... Read More...

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50 things every mum thinks during labour

Anita ButterworthMarch 24, 2019

After nine months of growing a little human, it's finally time - the contractions have started, the baby is coming and our minds are racing with every thoug... Read More...

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Q&A: What are the chances of getting pregnant while breastfeeding?

Q&A: What’s with the shortness of breath?

Anita ButterworthMarch 21, 2019

Growing a baby is hard work, which sometimes leaves us literally breathless. But why do we get short of breath in pregnancy and when is it a concern? I'... Read More...

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11 fascinating birth traditions from around the world

Anita ButterworthMarch 19, 2019

Each day 360,000 babies are born in every corner of the world, from the wilds of Africa to the hospitals of Australia. And with each birth comes fascinating... Read More...

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Kelly's birth story and complications with shoulder dystocia

Kelly’s birth story: When things don’t go to plan

Anita ButterworthMarch 18, 2019

While we're growing our little babes, we all imagine how the birth will unfold and that incredible moment when our bundle of joy is finally in our arms. Tha... Read More...

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What a mucus plug looks like (with pictures)

Edwina SharrockMarch 17, 2019

Getting towards the pointy end of pregnancy means every little twinge and different discharge could be a sign that things are starting to happen. Lots of mu... Read More...

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Q&A: What's with the greasy hair during pregnancy? | Mum's Grapevine

Q&A: What’s with snoring during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthMarch 15, 2019

Don't be alarmed - even if you've never been a snorer, pregnancy can bring out the nighttime freight train in all of us. I have never been a snorer but m... Read More...

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