Pregnancy Health
10 ways to keep cool during pregnancy
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 […]
How to ease pregnancy leg and ankle swelling
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 […]
Q&A: Can I see a Dentist when I’m pregnant?
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 […]
Taking Omega-3 in pregnancy reduces premature births
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 […]
6 prenatal vitamins and supplements for pregnancy
Growing a bub makes you want to eat all of the things or none of the things (thanks morning sickness), which means giving your body […]
The secret to boosting baby’s growth is easier than you think
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 […]
Everything you ever wanted to know about prenatal vitamins
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 […]
6 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 […]
Tearing and episiotomies: what you need to know
One of the biggest fears women have before giving birth is tearing during labour – will it happen, how can it be avoided, how do […]
Q&A: When should I start sleeping 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]