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6 things you need to know about afterpains

Belinda JoyceNovember 3, 2020

Soaking up newborn cuddles not long after birth, it's common to have the baby bubble burst by afterpains - intense cramps that some mums describe as period ... Read More...

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Enjoy cotton comfort with Lovekins pads and liners

Sarina SinghOctober 15, 2020

Let’s be real, if there’s any time that you need a little extra TLC, it’s during your period. You want pads that work for you and your body. When it comes t... Read More...

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Q&A: When will my period return after having a baby?

Anita ButterworthMay 26, 2020

Farewelling periods for nine months is one of the many pregnancy perks we adore, and thankfully once baby arrives there's still a reprieve from menstruation... Read More...

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Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit

Postpartum kit for after-birth toilet trips

Anita ButterworthFebruary 17, 2020

Make room in your hospital bag ladies, this new postpartum kit is everything you're going to need to take care of 'down there' after having a baby. From ... Read More...

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Easy post-natal exercises to do at home | Mum's Grapevine

4 post-natal exercises that don’t feel like exercise

Chloe LorbackNovember 27, 2019

Mummas with little bubbas who're itching to get active, we've found the perfect way to ease back into exercise, have fun and get the housework done. Serious... Read More...

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6 exercises to do at home after a c-section

Chloe LorbackSeptember 23, 2019

If you're itching to get back to some form of exercise after giving birth via c-section, it's important to know exactly what you should and shouldn't be doi... Read More...

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How to shift weight that won’t budge after having a baby

Sam WoodJune 11, 2019

Our bodies truly are something else - able to grow a teeny human in just nine months. Once we've been pregnant things don't always go back to where they wer... Read More...

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‘Second night syndrome’: What new mums need to know

Edwina SharrockJune 14, 2018

Those first precious hours after a baby is born are usually filled with happy hormones and excited family oohing and ahhing over your adorable new addition.... Read More...

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Q&A: Expert reveals when it’s safe drive after a c-section

Anita ButterworthApril 19, 2018

Mum's Grapevine Due Date Group member Sharny is keen to get back behind the wheel after giving birth via c-section. But she's not sure if she has to wait si... Read More...

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11 ways to hide Postpartum hair loss and how to stop it

Natalie EslerApril 6, 2018

Baby has entered the world and the pregnancy glow has all but faded. You're feeling more like yourself every day. You're back in your pre-pregnancy clothes ... 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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Q&A: When can I swim after a vaginal birth?

Anita ButterworthMarch 29, 2018

Queesland-based Mum's Grapevine Due Date group member Jess is hot and bothered after giving birth, and really wants to take a dip. But she's not sure if it'... Read More...

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This is the size of the wound left in a uterus after birth

Anita ButterworthMarch 16, 2018

Grab a side plate from your kitchen and place it on your belly. That is the size of the wound left on your uterus after you've given birth. Incredible isn't... Read More...

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When can I go swimming after a c-section?

Q&A: When can go I swimming after a c-section?

Anita ButterworthMarch 8, 2018

C-section mummas in the Mum's Grapevine Due Date Groups are debating whether they can go swimming soon after giving birth.

Any other mums bee... 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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