Birth Story: ‘My c-section scar reminds me of my strength’

Anita ButterworthApril 21, 2021

Samantha Guneri had a pregnancy most women only dream of. Not a hint of morning sickness, in she had hardly any pregnancy symptoms. She even joked that her ... Read More...

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What do early pregnancy cramps feel like?

Anita ButterworthApril 19, 2021

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 growing and... 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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Back pain in pregnancy: 7 handy tips for relief

Anita ButterworthApril 17, 2021

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 - pregnancy waddle an... 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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Birth Story: Claire’s ‘rockstar’ breech birth

Anita ButterworthMarch 9, 2021

Every mum wants an empowering birth, and second-time mum Claire Mann is no different. As soon as she learned her son was breech, Claire began carefully plan... Read More...

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12 books to prepare siblings for a new baby

Katie OliveiraFebruary 25, 2021

Congratulations. The stork is circling your house carrying your newest priceless package. But while you might be ready to welcome baby to the family, what a... Read More...

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Lola’s elegant lemon-themed baby shower

Anita ButterworthFebruary 18, 2021

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 chance to celebra... Read More...

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11 birth myths you need to know before labour

Anita ButterworthFebruary 11, 2021

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 about giving ... Read More...

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Best birth photos of 2020 unveiled

Anita ButterworthFebruary 9, 2021

Capturing that special moment when a child enters the world. The annual IAPBP competition celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photograp... Read More...

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Replacement found for nauseating gestational diabetes test

Anita ButterworthFebruary 4, 2021

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 ha... Read More...

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Researchers discover cause of preeclampsia

Anita ButterworthFebruary 4, 2021

Researchers believe they've found a primary cause of the potentially deadly pregnancy condition, preeclampsia. The most common pregnancy medical disorder... Read More...

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Melbourne mum’s heartbreaking lockdown stillbirth

Anita ButterworthFebruary 1, 2021

Melbourne mum Maggie admits she knew very little about stillbirth until, at 21 weeks pregnant, she went into preterm labour. Suffering a placental abrupt... Read More...

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8 pregnancy journals for mums-to-be

Katie OliveiraJanuary 27, 2021

The journey to motherhood is a life-changing one. Even without baby brain, nine months is a long time to remember all the thoughts and feelings we experienc... Read More...

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Q&A: Exploding Head Syndrome, is it a pregnancy symptom?

Anita ButterworthJanuary 21, 2021

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 b... Read More...

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