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50 things to take to hospital, the ultimate list

50 THINGS you may not think to take to hospital

Sammi HallApril 24, 2019

The count down to D-day is on. And as the 'before baby to-do list' gets smaller and smaller there's just one more (big) thing to think about. Packing the... Read More...

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Make: An emergency labour pack

Anita ButterworthJune 29, 2018

Here's a clever idea that's going to tickle the fancy of super organised mums-to-be. It's a 'just-in-case' labour pack that fits neatly in your handbag. ... Read More...

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Posh Peanut mummy and baby matchie matchie sets

Anita ButterworthMay 25, 2018

It's the matchy-matchy trend that has our hearts aflutter - new mums in gorgeous flowing robes, and their newborns wrapped sweetly in matching swaddles. This ... Read More...

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Cesarean hospital bag: 7 must-have items to pack if you’re having a c-section

Sammi HallMay 15, 2018

There are plenty of extensive lists out there for what to pack in your hospital bag including what you really need to pack in your hospital bag. But this li... Read More...

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Best hospital snack food to pack for labour

The best snacks to pack in your hospital bag for labour

Anita ButterworthApril 10, 2018

Some mums will tell you they chowed down on anything and everything during labour, only to bring it all up again. While others say they weren't hungry at al... Read More...

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Survival kit: 6 after birth must-haves for down there

Anita ButterworthApril 3, 2018

Your hospital bag is packed. But is it really packed? There are a few amazing little inclusions that should be in every mum-to-be's post-birth s... Read More...

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How to make a homemade postpartum padsicle

Anita ButterworthFebruary 19, 2018

Here's a hospital bag essential you can whip up yourself, and you'll be thanking your lucky stars you did. And so will your lady bits. Mum Elisa Castella... Read More...

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Heavy hitter: The perfect after-bub undies

Anita ButterworthDecember 13, 2017

Mum undies that make you feel amazing and catch every heavy leak from just after birth to beyond, Modibodi knickers are a must-have for everything a post-ba... Read More...

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What you really need to pack in your hospital bag [guide]

Anita ButterworthSeptember 1, 2017

If it's almost time to say hello baby, getting that all-important hospital bag ready should be close to the top of your to-do list. To make it easier, br... Read More...

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8 stylish maternity hospital gowns for delivery

Jenna GalleyAugust 18, 2017

Let’s face it – neither you or any other woman is ever going to look her best when in the middle of labour. Whether you're wearing the sexy c-section hair n... Read More...

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LBD for delivery day

Caroline TaylorFebruary 11, 2017

It’s the Little Black (or blue) Dress for the delivery suite – seriously. It’s also possibly the most comfortable, practical and stylish piece you’ll have i... Read More...

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Oh what a nightie: Floressa hospital nursing gowns for new mums

Sarina SinghJanuary 16, 2017

Being a new mum can be tricky enough without having to worry about what to wear for those early days in the hospital. Whether you’re snuggled in bed with yo... Read More...

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Get set for labour: 7 contraction apps to track time

Hejira ConverySeptember 13, 2016

Tick, tock, tick, tock... When you're pregnant, the countdown to your due date is all about months and days. However, when that first contraction kicks in, ... Read More...

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The ultimate playlist for the birthing suite

Hejira ConveryMarch 12, 2016

Take P!nk into the delivery room but leave Salt-N-Pepa at home! That’s the advice of American obstetrician, Dr Jacques Moritz, who has partnered with str... Read More...

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BodyIce relief for your most sensitive spots

Kate Le GallezJanuary 25, 2016

Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can be incredible and magical experiences. They can also be - here comes a euphemism - uncomfortable and, at times, ... Read More...

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