Parenting FAQs: Trusted Advice from Experts
Find answers to all your parenting questions with our comprehensive FAQs section. Explore expert advice on pregnancy, baby care, and parenting challenges, providing you with the information and support you need every step of the way.
What’s Normal About Spotting During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with excitement and anticipation, but it can also come with moments of concern and uncertainty. Spotting during pregnancy is […]
Q&A: How do I calculate my baby’s age?
When you’re a fresh little being on the earth, life is measured by hours, then days. Early on, it’s easy to track how old the […]
Q&A: How soon after my waters break will I go into labour?
If you believe what you see in the movies, the first sign of labour is a climatic gushing of water (usually somewhere public). But in […]
Q&A: When do I start brushing baby’s teeth?
Ah, the charm of milk teeth – tiny, adorable, and a source of joy. Yet, coaxing those little pearls into pristine condition can sometimes feel […]
Q&A: Is it dangerous to go over 40 weeks pregnant?
You’ve been counting the weeks, and perhaps even comparing your growing bub to different sized fruit. That magical 40-week mark is close, but what happens […]
Q&A: Is It Safe to Paint the Nursery While Pregnant?
You’re probably itching to start decorating your little bird’s nest. But the niggling worry about paint fumes during pregnancy may have curbed your interior decorator […]
Q&A: If I have a peanut allergy, will my baby have one too?
For a little one starting out on their baby food journey, it’s an exciting time – there is a whole new world of tastes and […]
Q&A: Can I have my toenails painted if I’m having a c-section?
It might seem like a strange question, but it’s one mums prepping for c-sections in the Mum’s Grapevine baby Facebook groups are tossing around. And it […]
Q&A How Long Until the Umbilical Cord Falls Off?
Ahh cutting the umbilical cord – it’s an iconic part of birth. But once that main event is over, you may be wondering about the […]
Q&A: Why Does My Baby Have Back Hair? Will It Disappear?
Baby’s hair (or lack thereof) is one of the first things people notice when they’re born. But if bub comes out with back hair, you […]
Q&A: Can you eat prawns while pregnant?
Eat this, but not too much. Don’t eat it that way but like this. Definitely don’t eat that at all. Sound familiar? The dos and […]
Q&A Can I suck on a slurpee during pregnancy?
Mmmm the refreshing, sweet, icy goodness of a slushie or Slurpee on a hot day. You just can’t beat it. And it’s really no surprise […]
Q&A: What is the witching hour?
If you’ve ever watched a newborn sleeping, you’ll know that they are the most peaceful creatures in this world. And if you’ve ever witnessed the […]
Q&A: Will My Stitches Open If I Poo? Postpartum Concerns
Childbirth is beautiful, but it can also be traumatic. And the first poo after childbirth? When you have stitches? If you think that sounds more […]
Q&A: How long does ‘witch’s milk’ last
Ahhhh newborn babies are so very, very cute….and also so very, very weird. Did you know that babies can produce breast milk? Well, you do […]