Pregnancy
There’s so much to know about being pregnant and you only have nine months to learn it all! Whether you want to know what vitamins you really need to take, what that pregnancy rash could mean or if you just want to have a laugh, this is the place for you.
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Lola’s elegant lemon-themed baby shower
After eloping for her wedding, Lola decided to go ‘all-out’ with her baby shower. The expecting mum wanted her mum and sisters to have the […]
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11 birth myths you need to know before labour
You’ve read all the birthing books and watched every episode of One Born Every Minute. You’re pretty sure you know everything there is to know […]
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Best birth photos of 2021 unveiled
Capturing that special moment when a child enters the world. The annual IAPBP competition celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photographers […]
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Replacement found for nauseating gestational diabetes test
The traditional glucose tolerance test may be shelved in favour of a quick blood test. Researchers say the alternative test means pregnant women won’t have […]
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Researchers discover cause of preeclampsia
Researchers believe they’ve found a primary cause of the potentially deadly pregnancy condition, preeclampsia. The most common pregnancy medical disorder, preeclampsia can be life-threatening for […]
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Most moving birth photos of 2020
Each year the best birth photos from across the globe are honoured for their beauty, magic and ability to capture the emotion of that unparalleled […]
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Mum pregnant with twins conceives third baby
A woman expecting twins has fallen pregnant with a third baby in a rare phenomenon that has pregnant women everywhere just a little nervy. The […]
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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 […]
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First trimester exercise may lower gestational diabetes risk
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 […]
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Microplastics found in placentas of expecting mums
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 […]
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Expecting mums ‘heartbroken’ at continued ban on partners at ultrasounds
Expecting mums say it’s time for the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions which prevent partners from attending ultrasounds and antenatal appointments at some Victorian hospitals. It’s […]
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11 Of The Best Pregnancy Milestone Cards For Mums & Bumps
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 […]
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Q&A: When will my outie belly button go back to an innie?
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 […]
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How to stimulate nipples for labour
When you’ve watched your due date come and go and spicy dinners aren’t doing the trick it might be time to try a more scientific […]
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Early pregnancy loss certificates available for Victorian parents
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 is […]