Healthy swaps for pregnancy cravings
Not all pregnant mummas crave green apples or pickles. Many of us lust after intensely sweet and overtly salty foods when we're growing a baby bump. And des... Read More...
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Fear of tearing and episiotomies: your questions answered
One of the biggest fears women have before giving birth is tearing during labour - will it happen, how can it be avoided, how do I recover are all common co... Read More...
Q&A: Why should I sleep on my side when pregnant?
Getting comfy in bed with a baby bump can be tricky, but did you know that certain sleep positions during pregnancy are unsafe for bub?Here's why we sho... Read More...
Facebook Live Chat: Perineal tearing and after birth care
Got a million questions about tearing during birth? Our expert midwife will be hosting a special live chat event in two of our closed Facebook Due Date Grou... Read More...
Best products to prevent stretch marks
Everyday growing baby bumps stretch a little more, and before you know it there's a whole lot more skin to take care of.Stretch marks are pretty common ... Read More...
Easy-to-swallow nutritional formula for pregnant and breastfeeding mums
Your body goes through a lot of changes when you fall pregnant. From those early days of morning sickness through to post-birth and breastfeeding, some days... Read More...
9 delicious caffeine-free hot drinks for mums to be
Warming up in winter takes no time at all when you're cuddling your morning cup of coffee. But for mums-to-be who are steering clear of caffeine, finding a ... Read More...
10 delicious ways to increase folate intake during pregnancy
During early pregnancy your body needs folate for healthy fetal development – it’s an essential part of growing a new mini you. And while the female body do... Read More...
Pregnant women being urged to take vitamin D supplements
Aussie mums-to-be are being urged to take vitamin D supplements to tackle the rise in a preventable bone disease in babies.Despite living in a nation of... Read More...
Myth busted: Having babies doesn’t make you fat
Beautiful baby bellies are part and parcel of pregnancy and now new research has debunked the belief that having a baby triggers long-term weight gain.T... Read More...
Hunger busters: 50 healthy pregnancy snack ideas
Growing a teeny tiny person is hungry work so we've enlisted the help of Mum's Grapevine resident foodie, nutritionist Mandy dos Santos, to put together a l... Read More...
Expert Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition: 40 questions answered
When it comes to eating for two, every day is a new food journey, some days are a degustation while others are more famine than feast (thanks morning sickne... Read More...
Facebook Live Chat: Nutrition in pregnancy
Wondering if you're eating and drinking the right things during pregnancy? We're lifting the lid on pregnancy nutrition with a Mum's Grapevine special event i... Read More...
5 mouth-watering mocktails for expecting mummas (+ giveaway)
Now that you’re pregnant, your Friday nights may feel a little quieter (and clearer) than they used to. Sure, you won't be propping up the bar a... Read More...
aquamamma – daily hydration for pregnancy and beyond
Growing a tiny human is thirsty work. And while your body creates a whole new little being, it needs even more hydration than usual - over 2 litres a day. ... Read More...