Pregnancy Symptoms: what to expect and how to cope

Belly Lifting Tip for Instant Pregnancy Relief

As beautiful as it is, a baby belly can be a pain in the back. And neck. And shoulders. Those last few weeks, when the […]

pregnant woman feeling nauseous with morning sickness

Expecting Mums Denied Morning Sickness Medications

For many expecting mums, morning sickness is just an annoying part of pregnancy. But for others, it’s a serious complication needing medication, which women say […]

How to ease constipation in pregnancy | Mum's Grapevine

Pregnancy constipation: how to get pooping again

Baby on board and feeling backed up? Constipation in pregnancy is really common thanks to everything going on with your hormones, growing body parts and […]

What do early pregnancy cramps feel like?

Growing a baby means all sorts of twinges and niggles, especially in early weeks of pregnancy. From tender boobs to aching backs, our bodies are […]

Back pain in pregnancy: 7 handy tips for relief

Pregnancy back pain is common, and it’s not hard to figure out why. Those adorable baby bumps actually throw off our centre of gravity – […]

Q&A: Why am I so tired now that I’m pregnant?

You’re barely able to keep your eyes open past 8pm, and each step in the morning is like wading through thick mud. Yep, you’re exhausted […]

Q&A: Why Are My Gums Bleeding During Pregnancy?

Glowing skin, shiny, thick hair … and bleeding gums. Ah, pregnancy hormones you really know how to confuse a mumma. Seeing a pinkish tinge when doing […]

Q&A Why is my immunity so low during pregnancy?

Your body does an amazing thing when you fall pregnant – it allows your immune system to lower its guard, so your body doesn’t reject […]

What to do about bad body odour when pregnant | Mum's Grapevine

How to Handle Bad Body Odour During Pregnancy

Don’t worry if you suddenly find yourself on the nose when you’re expecting – body odour in pregnancy is really common. We asked our expert […]

Healthy pregnancy meal ideas for morning sickness | Mum's Grapevine

Healthy Meals for Morning Sickness Relief

Contrary to the name, morning sickness isn’t just limited to the mornings and can actually occur at any time of the day. This often leaves […]

Birth story: ‘I was throwing up 30 times a day’

Kylie and her husband already had a busy life juggling their three kids, when they unexpectedly fell pregnant with their fourth. It was 17 months […]

50 hilarious things mums have blamed on baby brain

Growing a little being is a superhuman effort, it tends to sap our memory and dull our senses, despite the fact we’re walking around with […]

Q&A Why you crave ice during pregnancy

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 […]