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11 birth myths you need to know before labour

Anita ButterworthFebruary 11, 2021

You've read all the birthing books and watched every episode of One Born Every Minute. You're pretty sure you know everything there is to know about giving ... 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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15 weird and wonderful pregnancy myths

Michelle McCulloughMay 1, 2015

Did you know that if you’re pregnant and you pat a brown dog at exactly midnight on a Tuesday you’re guaranteed to have 9lb baby? Or if you eat an apple while... Read More...

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