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Study finds baby kicking at night is a good sign

Anita ButterworthJuly 8, 2019

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 revealed w... Read More...

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What actually happens to a baby’s head during birth

Anita ButterworthJuly 5, 2019

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 long... Read More...

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Study reveals side sleeping in pregnancy cuts stillbirth risk | Mum's Grapevine

Side sleep and cut the risk of a stillbirth by half

Anita ButterworthApril 10, 2019

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. Previous stu... Read More...

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Going down on your partner may prevent miscarriage

Anita ButterworthApril 5, 2019

New research has uncovered a link between going down on your partner and a reduced incidence of recurrent miscarriage. Rather than the act itself - it's those... Read More...

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Science says this is the best age gap between babies

Anita ButterworthFebruary 27, 2019

Tossing up when to start trying for another bub? You may want to hear what science says about the ideal length of time to leave between giving birth and get... Read More...

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Changes to paid parental leave, what you need to know

Anita ButterworthNovember 20, 2018

New parents will be able to choose how they take their paid parental leave, under new reforms announced today. Parents will be able to split their paid p... Read More...

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Aussie mums forking out big bucks for baby showers

Anita ButterworthSeptember 19, 2018

Whether it's a simple backyard bash or elegant suppertime soiree, Aussies are paying big bucks for baby showers - more than $100 million a year. And that's ... Read More...

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Study finds homebirths safe as hospital births in low-risk pregnancies

Anita ButterworthSeptember 17, 2018

A homebirth is just as safe as a hospital birth for healthy women with low-risk pregnancies, a Victorian study has found. But for high-risk pregnancies, ... Read More...

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Proposal to remove ‘male’ and ‘female’ from birth certificates

Anita ButterworthAugust 31, 2018

In a move designed to ease the pressure on some parents, mums and dads would no longer have to record their baby as male or female on their birth certificat... Read More...

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Em Rusciano’s baby joy after miscarriage heartbreak

Anita ButterworthAugust 6, 2018

Comedian, radio host and all-around legend Em Rusciano has announced they're expecting a bundle of joy, after suffering a miscarriage last year. And in t... Read More...

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11 babies die during pregnancy trial

Anita ButterworthJuly 25, 2018

The recruitment of pregnant women into an Australian trial has been stopped, after the death of 11 babies whose mothers were using the same drug in a study ... Read More...

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Carrie Bickmore’s adorable pregnancy announcement

Anita ButterworthJune 21, 2018

Gorgeous TV host Carrie Bickmore is adding to the celebrity baby boom, just announcing she's expecting her third child. The Project host shared the news ... 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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Hilary Duff expecting her second child, a ‘princess’

Anita ButterworthJune 9, 2018

Actress and singer Hilary Duff is ... well, up the duff. The 30-year-old posted a sweet picture snuggling with her boyfriend Matthew Koma on Instagram, conf... Read More...

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Pippa Middleton confirms first pregnancy

Anita ButterworthJune 8, 2018

There's another famous Middleton in the family way. Pippa Middleton is expecting her first baby, revealing she avoided the severe morning sickness her siste... Read More...

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