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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 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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Myth busted: Having babies doesn’t make you fat

Anita ButterworthJune 14, 2018

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...

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Hunger busters: 50 healthy pregnancy snack ideas

Mandy dos SantosMay 31, 2018

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...

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Expert Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition: 40 questions answered

Anita ButterworthMay 30, 2018

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...

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5 mouth-watering mocktails for expecting mummas (+ giveaway)

Louise WeeksApril 11, 2018

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...

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aquamamma – daily hydration for pregnancy and beyond

Anita ButterworthMarch 19, 2018

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...

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6 alternatives for foods you can’t eat during pregnancy

Sammi HallMarch 13, 2018

Why is it that the things you can't have, are the things you crave the most? Being pregnant is a wonderous and joyous time. But i... Read More...

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Things to avoid if you have gestational diabetes

5 things to avoid when you have Gestational Diabetes

Sammi HallFebruary 19, 2018

So you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (GD). Suddenly you are questioning everything you have in your kitchen, that you ate yesterday or can e... Read More...

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Gestational Diabetes: pregnant mum holding belly in peach top

Gestational Diabetes – all you need to know

Sammi HallFebruary 12, 2018

If you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, fear not. You can totally handle this and you are certainly not alone. Here is all you need to know ab... Read More...

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Research shows side sleeping in pregnancy reduces stillbirth risk

Anita ButterworthNovember 22, 2017

Finding a comfy sleep position in the final few weeks of pregnancy can be tricky, but mums-to-be are being reminded there's only one safe way to sleep when ... Read More...

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