3rd Trimester
Prepare for your baby’s arrival with our 3rd trimester resources. Get expert advice on managing late-pregnancy symptoms, finalising your birth plan, and getting everything ready for a smooth transition into motherhood.

How to stimulate nipples for labour
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 […]

Q&A: What do contractions feel like and how can I tell if I’m having one?
It’s one of the biggest pregnancy mysteries – what will it feel like when labour finally starts? Heading towards the home stretch, every little twinge […]

Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos?
Getting to relive a beautiful birth through photos is truly magical. But if you’re not keen on forking out for a professional birth photographer is […]

18 ways to be a brilliant birth partner
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 […]

Posterior position: everything you need to know before and during birth
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 the posterior […]

Pregnancy and coronavirus: what you need to know
Pregnant and concerned about how the coronavirus may impact you or your baby? Mum’s Grapevine expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock from Birth Beat explains how to […]

13 gift ideas for midwives, doulas and obstetricians
They’re the guardian angels of the delivery room and yet once the birth is over and mother and baby are snuggling sweetly at home the […]

New Research: Labour Pain May Be Mind Over Matter
Australian researchers say the way women think about labour pain may help them have a more positive experience during birth. La Trobe University researchers interviewed […]

How to use a hair comb for labour pain
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 […]

Would your partner sign a ‘baby prenup’?
Any new parent will tell you that babies are hard work. Amazing, but hard work. So it’s little wonder that some parents are now drawing […]

Q&A: How many times should I lose my mucus plug?
There are all sorts of weird and wonderful things going on down below throughout pregnancy, including the mucus plug. Lots of expecting mums assume losing […]

Study finds baby kicking at night is a good sign
For expecting mums heading into the home stretch, knowing what’s normal when it comes to baby’s movements has just become easier. A new study has […]

What actually happens to a baby’s head during birth
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 […]

Q&A Why you crave ice during pregnancy
Pregnancy goes hand in hand with some pretty strange cravings, and crunching ice is one of the strangest. Whether it’s the refreshing cold, the tactile […]

Mama Shield: 6 Maternity Pads Mums Recommend
As we’re basking in the after-birth glow and riding high on happy hormones, our lady parts are slowly recovering from a pretty serious workout and […]