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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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Why is my immunity so low?

Anita ButterworthDecember 15, 2017

Your body does an amazing thing when you fall pregnant - it allows your immune system to lower its guard, so your body doesn't reject the baby. But this ... 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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Push for more couples to have genetic testing before pregnancy

Anita ButterworthNovember 3, 2017

Special genetic screening for all Australian couples planning on having a baby should be routine, according to new research. While pregnant women routine... Read More...

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Q & A: Is it normal to leak urine after birth?

Anita ButterworthOctober 6, 2017

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 cough or sneeze (or a r... Read More...

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Feeling baby kick but you’re not pregnant? Here’s why

Jenna GalleySeptember 27, 2017

First flutters, pint-size punches and itty bitty baby kicks have to be some of the most incredible sensations that come with pregnancy. However, it can be a... Read More...

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Squeeze and lift: How to strengthen pelvic floor muscles

EmilySeptember 6, 2017

When you're pregnant you will get given lots of great advice, but if there’s one-piece that’s worth listening to it is ‘don’t ignore your pelvic floor’. ... Read More...

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What you need to know about thrush during pregnancy

Mums GrapevineSeptember 1, 2017

One of the not so pleasant, but often unavoidable realities of pregnancy is vaginal thrush. It’s the itch that never seems to be relieved and can be incredi... Read More...

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Pica: why your craving dirt and other bizarre non-food items

Anita ButterworthAugust 30, 2017

Lusting after strange food combos is pretty common in pregnancy. But a small group of us are itching to eat much more bizarre things when we're pregnant. Di... Read More...

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Hyperemesis gravidarum: when morning sickness turns serious

Anita ButterworthAugust 28, 2017

There's morning sickness, and then there's hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) - pregnancy illness so severe that it usually means a hospital stay. About one in ... Read More...

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Pregnancy and domestic plane travel: what you need to know

Anita ButterworthAugust 25, 2017

Taking to the skies with baby on board? Lucky you! Whether it be for a babymoon or business, there are a host of things you need to know before doing any do... Read More...

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First trimester genetic testing: what you need to know

Anita ButterworthAugust 22, 2017

One of the most important decisions you'll be faced with in your first trimester is which, if any, genetic testing you wanted to undertake in early pregnanc... Read More...

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Anemia in pregnancy – why iron is so important

Anita ButterworthJune 30, 2017

Feeling completely exhausted during early pregnancy is really common, and usually, comes with the territory of growing a little human. But sometimes, ove... Read More...

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Crazy pregnancy dreams: what they really mean

Jenna GalleyJune 28, 2017

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 hav... Read More...

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Listeria found in rockmelon: a warning for pregnant women

Anita ButterworthJune 26, 2017

A mum-of-three says it's a miracle her baby is still alive after she developed a Listeria infection from eating pre-cut rockmelon while 30 weeks pregnant. ... Read More...

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