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Q&A: What is non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)?

Anita ButterworthJuly 21, 2020

Gone are the days of waiting until 20 weeks to find out the gender of your bub, thanks to the NIPT test you're able to find out if you're expecting a boy or... Read More...

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Why is my immunity so low during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthMay 19, 2020

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 the baby. But this ... Read More...

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Morning sickness remedies to ease the yuk

Anita ButterworthDecember 9, 2019

Smell of coffee turning your stomach? Just the thought of food have you running to the toilet? Ah, morning sickness - a most unwelcome introduction to pregn... Read More...

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5 clever ways to hide your pregnancy

Anita ButterworthNovember 12, 2019

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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4 things no-one tells you about pregnancy boobs

Lynne-McKensey HallSeptember 10, 2019

Breast changes during pregnancy. Pregnancy boobs aren't your typical boobs. They may grow, they may not, they may leak, they may not, and just like every... Read More...

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50 early signs of pregnancy | Mum's Grapevine

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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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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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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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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