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How to know you’re pregnant before taking a test

Anita ButterworthMay 29, 2019

The waiting to take a pregnancy test can feel almost as long as the last trimester, but lots of women swear they just 'know' they're pregnant, long before s... Read More...

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700 baby boy names you won’t find on other lists

Anita ButterworthMay 28, 2019

Choosing the perfect baby boy name can be as simple as deciding if you'd like to go traditional, or a little left of centre. We've tracked down some of the ... Read More...

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Eating nuts in pregnancy linked to smarter babies

Anita ButterworthMay 17, 2019

Craving the crunch of cashews or wanting to munch on macadamias while pregnant? The experts are telling us to go nuts - because eating nutty goodness in the... Read More...

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50 pregnancy myths and pieces of advice you'll here now that you're pregnant

50 myths you’ll hear now you’re pregnant

Anita ButterworthMay 8, 2019

There's nothing quite like the well-meaning pregnancy advice of a 'helpful' mother-in-law or great aunt Ida to get us laughing until our pelvic floors can s... 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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5 clever ways to ditch the booze and hide your pregnancy

Anita ButterworthNovember 26, 2018

The festive season is in full swing with end-of-year parties filling up the calendar, and little does everyone know your Christmas present arrived early - t... Read More...

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Ultrasound nail art is the latest pregnancy announcement trend

Anita ButterworthOctober 18, 2018

If you're looking for an ultra unique way to tell the world you're having a baby, the latest pregnancy reveal trend has nailed it. Literally. Mums-to-be ... Read More...

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Birth choices: hospital, home birth, private or public

Anita ButterworthOctober 9, 2018

Bringing baby into the world is one of life's most magical moments. And living in this lucky country means we get to choose where our parenting journey begi... Read More...

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Midwife, doctor or obstetrician?

Anita ButterworthSeptember 12, 2018

Pregnancy is a crazy, beautiful nine-month journey, with family and friends coming along for the ride. As well as loved ones, a midwife, doctor or obstetric... Read More...

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Breastfeeding through pregnancy | Mum's Grapevine

How to breastfeed through pregnancy

Lynne-McKensey HallSeptember 11, 2018

Bub on board and one on the breast? There's no need to ditch nursing because you're pregnant if you know how to keep a happy balance. There are ways to c... Read More...

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Everything you ever wanted to know about prenatal vitamins

Anita ButterworthAugust 31, 2018

Our bodies were made to grow babies - it's one of the miracles of nature. But it takes lots of energy and nutrients to grow a whole new little being, and it... Read More...

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Early pregnancy signs and symptoms

Anita ButterworthAugust 21, 2018

Welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy. Over the next few months, you'll get all sorts of subtle (and not so gentle) reminders that you'll be growing a... Read More...

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Pregnant women being urged to take vitamin D supplements

Anita ButterworthJune 25, 2018

Aussie mums-to-be are being urged to take vitamin D supplements to tackle the rise in a preventable bone disease in babies. Despite living in a nation of... Read More...

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Hunger busters: 50 healthy pregnancy snack ideas

Mandy dos SantosMay 31, 2018

Growing a teeny tiny person is hungry work so we've enlisted the help of Mum's Grapevine resident foodie, nutritionist Mandy dos Santos, to put together a l... Read More...

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Expert Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition: 40 questions answered

Anita ButterworthMay 30, 2018

When it comes to eating for two, every day is a new food journey, some days are a degustation while others are more famine than feast (thanks morning sickne... Read More...

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