Pregnancy Health
Q&A: Can you eat prawns while pregnant?
Eat this, but not too much. Don’t eat it that way but like this. Definitely don’t eat that at all. Sound familiar? The dos and […]
Q&A Can I suck on a slurpee during pregnancy?
Mmmm the refreshing, sweet, icy goodness of a slushie or Slurpee on a hot day. You just can’t beat it. And it’s really no surprise […]
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT): What you need to know
Ever feel like you get tested for just about everything under the sun while pregnant? Well, you’re not far wrong. One of the benefits of […]
Q&A: Are sesame seeds safe while pregnant?
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? It can be absolutely baffling trying to keep up with all the […]
Preeclampsia: What you need to know
Pregnancy is a very exciting time for a woman. It can also be quite a scary and nerve-wracking time. One of the things that can […]
Placenta previa: What you need to know
Pregnancy is a time when you start to learn all sorts of new things you never knew you needed to know. If you’ve never had […]
How to manage pelvic girdle pain
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. It can also be a really, really uncomfortable time. You’re basically growing a watermelon inside you, […]
Crazy pregnancy dreams: what they really mean
Strange symptoms are part of the territory when you are pregnant. But one of the most surprising (and often confusing) symptoms many women experience is […]
6 supportive belly bands and belts for pregnancy
A beautiful round bump is the ultimate prenatal accessory, but it can also be a pain in the neck – and back, and pelvis and […]
10 natural winter cold cures for mums-to-be
Pregnancy brings with it lots of little quirks and unexpected bodily ills, but to top it all off, getting a cold during pregnancy can seem […]
Stop! Put the hummus down if you’re pregnant
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand told Mum’s Grapevine it has updated its advice on pregnancy and food safety, following new recommendations released by the […]
Pregnancy constipation: how to get pooping again
Baby on board and feeling backed up? Constipation in pregnancy is really common thanks to everything going on with your hormones, growing body parts and […]
Back pain in pregnancy: 7 handy tips for relief
Pregnancy back pain is common, and it’s not hard to figure out why. Those adorable baby bumps actually throw off our centre of gravity – […]
Replacement found for nauseating gestational diabetes test
The traditional glucose tolerance test may be shelved in favour of a quick blood test. Researchers say the alternative test means pregnant women won’t have […]
First trimester exercise may lower gestational diabetes risk
Expecting mums who up their exercise in the first trimester, may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study has found. While […]