Pregnancy News
From celebrity bump announcements to the latest pregnancy research and product recall alerts that affect pregnant mamas, stay informed about the news that matters for every step of your pregnancy journey.
Expecting mums denied morning sickness medications
For many expecting mums, morning sickness is just an annoying part of pregnancy. But for others, it’s a serious complication needing medication, which women say […]
Stop! Put the hummus down if you’re pregnant
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand told Mum’s Grapevine it has updated its advice on pregnancy and food safety, following new recommendations released by the […]
C-sections before 39 weeks put babies at risk, report claims
Australian babies are being put at risk by c-sections scheduled too early without a medical reason, according to a new report released today. Despite evidence […]
Four sisters share pregnancy joy
When it comes to close sisters, they don’t get much closer than the Gaines sisters. All born within 18 months of each other, the four […]
Pregnant women urged to go on holiday and relax, for baby’s sake
Researchers have found that stress in pregnancy may influence infants’ brain development and mums-to-be are being encouraged to find ways to relax and reduce stress […]
New Australian website predicts chance of IVF success
A new Australian website lets hopeful couples and women predict their chances of having a baby. The YourIVFSuccess website is a federal government-funded online tool […]
Researchers discover cause of preeclampsia
Researchers believe they’ve found a primary cause of the potentially deadly pregnancy condition, preeclampsia. The most common pregnancy medical disorder, preeclampsia can be life-threatening for […]
Melbourne mum’s heartbreaking lockdown stillbirth
Melbourne mum Maggie admits she knew very little about stillbirth until, at 21 weeks pregnant, she went into preterm labour. Suffering a placental abruption the […]
Baby born from embryo frozen for 27 years
Baby Molly Everette Gibson is a record-breaker. She was frozen as an embryo in 1992 and has finally been given life … 27 years later. […]
Paid Parental Leave changes in 2021
If you’re having a baby this year, there are new Paid Parental Leave changes you need to know. The income cap for Paid Parental Leave […]
New research: Labour pain may be mind over matter
Australian researchers say the way women think about labour pain may help them have a more positive experience during birth. La Trobe University researchers interviewed […]
Study finds baby kicking at night is a good sign
For expecting mums heading into the home stretch, knowing what’s normal when it comes to baby’s movements has just become easier. A new study has […]
What actually happens to a baby’s head during birth
Ever wondered how ‘that’ is going to get out of ‘there’? Well, science has just lifted the lid on another fascinating birth phenomenon. Experts have […]
Side sleep and cut the risk of a stillbirth by half
Pregnant women who sleep on either side in the last three months of pregnancy more than halve the risk of stillbirth, according to new research. […]
Going down on your partner may prevent miscarriage
New research has uncovered a link between going down on your partner and a reduced incidence of recurrent miscarriage. Rather than the act itself – […]