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Pregnant women warned not to eat hummus

Anita ButterworthMay 5, 2021

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand told Mum's Grapevine it has updated its advice on pregnancy and food safety, following new recommendations released... Read More...

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Is childbirth more painful than being kicked in the balls?

Anita ButterworthMay 3, 2021

It's the age-old debate that's divided the human race since time immemorial. Is giving birth more painful than being kicked in the balls? The argument ha... Read More...

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What the government’s childcare changes mean for you

Anita ButterworthMay 3, 2021

Parents with at least two or more children in childcare will have their out-of-pocket costs slashed as part of the upcoming Federal Budget. As an incenti... Read More...

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C-sections before 39 weeks put babies at risk, report claims

Anita ButterworthApril 28, 2021

Australian babies are being put at risk by c-sections scheduled too early without a medical reason, according to a new report released today. Despite eviden... Read More...

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Brave Casper’s world-first dwarfism treatment

Anita ButterworthApril 27, 2021

Casper is just like any other cheeky toddler. He loves watching Bluey, playing at the park, and getting up to mischief. But unlike most other 18-month-old's... Read More...

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Cleaning dummies in chemicals linked to food allergies

Anita ButterworthApril 20, 2021

It seems when it comes to cleaning dummies, there may be such as thing as 'too clean'. A new Australian study has revealed a link between cleaning dummies w... Read More...

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This school is straight out of the pages of a story book

Anita ButterworthApril 19, 2021

It's a school straight out of the pages of a fairytale, with its playful pastel colours, sweet curves and giant slide and ball pit. Dreamt into reality as a... Read More...

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New study finds epidurals DON’T cause autism

Anita ButterworthApril 18, 2021

Researchers have revealed epidural use at birth does not increase the risk of autism in children. The findings quash a previous, highly criticised study rel... Read More...

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Four sisters share pregnancy joy

Anita ButterworthApril 18, 2021

When it comes to close sisters, they don't get much closer than the Gaines sisters. All born within 18 months of each other, the four siblings are now all e... Read More...

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Call for bassinet safety standards

Anita ButterworthApril 15, 2021

Like most first-time mums, Stacey Kirby carefully researched every baby purchase, including which bassinet to buy for her newborn. But it wasn't until her b... Read More...

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URGENT RECALL: Parents urged to return Aldi Recliner Chair

Caroline TaylorApril 15, 2021

ALDI Stores - Recliner Chair Sold at ALDI Stores from 20th January 2021 to 22nd February 2021 Product description: Recliner Chair identifiable by the SOHL... Read More...

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Pregnant women urged to go on holiday and relax, for baby’s sake

Anita ButterworthApril 13, 2021

Researchers have found that stress in pregnancy may influence infants' brain development and mums-to-be are being encouraged to find ways to relax and reduc... Read More...

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Urgent recall: Popular baby trikes to dangerous to keep

Anita ButterworthApril 10, 2021

Kogan Australia Pty Ltd — 4 in 1 Baby Walker & Trike and 6 in 1 Baby Walker & Trike Parents are being told to dispose of two convertible walker and... Read More...

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Mum gives birth at 57 years-old

Anita ButterworthApril 5, 2021

A teacher has become one of the oldest women to give birth in the United States, after welcoming her baby boy at 57-years-old. Barbara Higgins and her hu... Read More...

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Calls for paid leave for Australian parents after miscarriage

Anita ButterworthMarch 31, 2021

New Zealand parents will have the right to three days of paid leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth, to help them come to terms with their loss without us... Read More...

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