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Belly lifting tip for instant pregnancy relief

Anita ButterworthJuly 14, 2021

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 pregnancy waddle kicks in, any little... Read More...

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Ultimate hospital bag checklist for comfort

What to pack in a hospital bag: 82 things you may not think to take

Anita ButterworthJune 2, 2021

The countdown to baby's arrival is on. The nursery looks adorable, you're fully stocked with nappies and baby wipes, and the house is squeaky clean. Now it'... Read More...

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Braxton Hicks contractions or real contractions?

Anita ButterworthMay 20, 2021

When you're achingly close to meeting your little one, every little twinge makes your heart leap. Your tummy suddenly feels super tight - are you in labour ... Read More...

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How to stimulate nipples to induce labour | Mum's Grapevine

How to stimulate nipples for labour

Anita ButterworthNovember 23, 2020

When you've watched your due date come and go and spicy dinners aren't doing the trick it might be time to try a more scientific approach to bring on baby a... Read More...

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18 top tops for birth partners | Mum's Grapevine

18 ways to be a brilliant birth partner

Edwina SharrockApril 13, 2020

When thinking about preparing for childbirth, most of the attention naturally goes to the mum-to-be. After all, she’s the one who’s going to be doing all th... Read More...

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A guide to posterior position before and during birth | Mum's Grapevine

Posterior position: everything you need to know before and during birth

Edwina SharrockMarch 17, 2020

Have you ever heard the term ‘posterior’? Or perhaps face-up or sunny side up? Mum’s Grapevine expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock from Birth Beat explains t... Read More...

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How to use a hair comb for labour pain

Anita ButterworthJuly 29, 2019

It's the viral labour pain relief tip that has pregnant women whipping down to their nearest Kmart for a hair comb. The little-known technique delves into a... Read More...

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What actually happens to a baby’s head during birth

Anita ButterworthJuly 5, 2019

Ever wondered how 'that' is going to get out of 'there'? Well, science has just lifted the lid on another fascinating birth phenomenon. Experts have long... Read More...

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Birth story: Mum gives birth in hospital car park

Anita ButterworthMay 16, 2019

Most mums-to-be have a niggling end-of-pregnancy fear that they won't make it to the hospital in time. Call it mother's intuition, it keeps us on edge as we... Read More...

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The essential lists to make before your baby is born

50 THINGS to tackle during the nesting phase

Louise WeeksMay 1, 2019

Yay - there's a teeny tiny baby on the way. And although your heart may be bursting with joy, welcoming a wee one into the world (the home, to be precise) o... Read More...

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Mum livestreams unassisted homebirth

Anita ButterworthMarch 25, 2019

A mum has live streamed the super quick, unassisted home birth of her fourth child in her bathtub. Kara Baker from Missouri in the US had her baby daught... Read More...

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50 things every mum thinks during labour

Anita ButterworthMarch 24, 2019

After nine months of growing a little human, it's finally time - the contractions have started, the baby is coming and our minds are racing with every thoug... Read More...

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11 fascinating birth traditions from around the world

Anita ButterworthMarch 19, 2019

Each day 360,000 babies are born in every corner of the world, from the wilds of Africa to the hospitals of Australia. And with each birth comes fascinating... Read More...

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What a mucus plug looks like (with pictures)

Edwina SharrockMarch 17, 2019

Getting towards the pointy end of pregnancy means every little twinge and different discharge could be a sign that things are starting to happen. Lots of mu... Read More...

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Virtual reality helps mums through painful pregnancy procedure

Anita ButterworthMarch 4, 2019

In a world-first, virtual reality is being used to help mums-to-be cope with the pain of having their babies turned out of a breech position. Australian ... Read More...

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