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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 – 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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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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