Pregnancy Health
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 […]
How to help relieve pregnancy constipation
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 […]
Q&A: Is it safe to have sex when pregnant?
It’s pretty normal to wonder if having sex during pregnancy will somehow hurt your baby. So we’ve asked resident expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock to give […]
9 things to do when preparing for pregnancy
The decision to try for another bub is a big one. There are family dynamics to think about, the impending juggling act of having more […]
Q&A: Incontinence after birth: Just how normal is it?
It’s really common to have some leakage after giving birth, and most of us assume that it’s normal to wet ourselves a little after a […]
Pregnancy yoga: Everything you need to know
Over the past couple of decades, pregnancy yoga has increased in popularity, with women flocking to specific pregnancy yoga classes. So what’s all the fuss […]
10 benefits of eating watermelon during pregnancy
It’s juicy and delicious and if you’re pregnant, the health benefits of watermelon may do more than just calm sweet cravings, it could help ease […]