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Q&A: Is it safe to have sex when pregnant?

Anita ButterworthMarch 1, 2019

It's pretty normal to wonder if having sex during pregnancy will somehow hurt your baby. So we've asked Mum's Grapevine expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock to g... Read More...

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10 ways to keep cool during pregnancy

Hejira ConveryMarch 1, 2019

Summer is the season for sunny days and balmy nights, which means it's also the season for expectant mums to feel hot and - let's be honest here - bothered.... Read More...

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How to ease pregnancy leg and ankle swelling

Anita ButterworthJanuary 30, 2019

Baby on board and can't see where your legs finish and your feet start? Welcome to pregnancy leg and ankle swelling, where cute shoes are ditched and cankle... Read More...

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Q&A: Can I see a Dentist when I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthJanuary 10, 2019

Lots of mums-to-be are worried that getting dental x-rays and fillings while pregnant may harm their bubs. But is that true, or should you stick to your reg... Read More...

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Taking Omega-3 in pregnancy reduces premature births

Anita ButterworthNovember 19, 2018

Pregnant women are being encouraged to take a daily dose of omega-3 from 12 weeks of pregnancy to reduce the risk of their baby being born prematurely. A... Read More...

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Best prenatal vitamins and supplements for 2018

Anita ButterworthOctober 4, 2018

Growing a bub makes you want to eat all of the things or none of the things (thanks morning sickness). It means giving your body everything it needs to grow... Read More...

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The best belly bands and belts for pregnancy

Anita ButterworthSeptember 27, 2018

A beautiful baby belly is the ultimate pregnancy accessory, but it can also be a pain in the neck - and back, and pelvis and hips. A great support garmen... Read More...

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Pregnancy vitamins for baby growth fish oil

The secret to boosting baby’s growth is easier than you think

Anita ButterworthSeptember 6, 2018

Boosting bub's growth for the first six years of life could be as simple as taking fish oil supplements in late pregnancy. A new study has found that tak... Read More...

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Everything you ever wanted to know about prenatal vitamins

Anita ButterworthAugust 31, 2018

Our bodies were made to grow babies - it's one of the miracles of nature. But it takes lots of energy and nutrients to grow a whole new little being, and it... Read More...

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Healthy swaps for pregnancy cravings

Mandy dos SantosAugust 17, 2018

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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Tearing and episiotomies: what you need to know

Anita ButterworthAugust 14, 2018

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...

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Q&A: When should I start sleeping on my side when pregnant?

Anita ButterworthAugust 1, 2018

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...

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Oz Farm Mother Care Nutritional Formula supplement for pregnancy and breastfeeding

Easy-to-swallow nutritional formula for pregnant and breastfeeding mums

Sarina SinghJuly 5, 2018

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...

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10 foods to increase your folate intake during pregnancy | Mum's Grapevine

10 delicious ways to increase folate intake during pregnancy

Louise WeeksJune 28, 2018

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...

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Pregnant women being urged to take vitamin D supplements

Anita ButterworthJune 25, 2018

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...

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