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Q&A: When will my period return after having a baby?

Anita ButterworthMay 23, 2019

Farewelling periods for nine months is one of the many pregnancy perks we adore, and thankfully once baby arrives there's still a reprieve from menstruation... Read More...

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Q&A: Do I brush baby’s first teeth?

Giulia D AnnaMay 20, 2019

First toothy pegs are adorable to look at, but trying to get those teeny pearly whites clean can mean a mini wrestling match at the sink. Is there an easy w... Read More...

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Q&A: Does everyone’s water break before labour starts?

Anita ButterworthMay 13, 2019

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 reality, it very rarel... Read More...

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Q&A: Do I need to clean my baby’s gums?

Anita ButterworthMay 9, 2019

That gummy baby grin is the sweetest smile you'll ever see, but do you need to take extra care of those gums before the first pearly white pops through? ... Read More...

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Q&A: What are the chances of getting pregnant while breastfeeding?

Anita ButterworthMay 6, 2019

Hoping I'm not asking this question too late! You can't get pregnant while breastfeeding, can you? The benefits of breastfeeding are many, but being a s... Read More...

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Q&A: When’s the best time to have a baby shower?

Anita ButterworthMay 2, 2019

Working out the timing of your baby shower can be tricky, and it's a question that has members of the Mum’s Grapevine Due Date groups scratching their heads... Read More...

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Q&A: Will my outie belly button go back to an innie?

Anita ButterworthApril 29, 2019

The home stretch of pregnancy includes a few little twists and turns that constantly remind us there's a little person taking up more and more room in our b... Read More...

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Q&A: Does drinking raspberry leaf tea really help?

Anita ButterworthApril 18, 2019

Like some sort of magical elixir, many pregnant women believe that raspberry leaf tea helps with everything from morning sickness to calming uterine crampin... Read More...

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Q&A: Why can’t I fit into my shoes?

Anita ButterworthApril 7, 2019

Pregnancy stopping you fitting into your favourite pair of shoes? You may need to prepare for a whole new shoe wardrobe. I used to wear size 8 shoes befo... Read More...

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Q&A: When will my bump start to show?

Anita ButterworthApril 1, 2019

Waiting for that cute little baby bump to pop can feel like waiting for paint to dry - hurry up already, bub! So when can you expect to actually look pregna... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it ok to go tenpin bowling while pregnant?

Anita ButterworthMarch 26, 2019

Once you're pregnant, things you did without thinking twice are suddenly questioned - particularly when they involve physical movement. Ever wondering if te... Read More...

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Q&A: What’s with the shortness of breath?

Anita ButterworthMarch 21, 2019

Growing a baby is hard work, which sometimes leaves us literally breathless. But why do we get short of breath in pregnancy and when is it a concern? I'... Read More...

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Q&A: What’s with snoring during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthMarch 15, 2019

Don't be alarmed - even if you've never been a snorer, pregnancy can bring out the nighttime freight train in all of us. I have never been a snorer but m... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it dangerous to go over 40 weeks gestation?

Edwina SharrockMarch 6, 2019

The magical 40-week mark is close, but what happens if it comes and goes with no sign of baby arriving? Mum's Grapevine expert midwife Edwina Sharrock expla... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it safe to have sex when pregnant?

Anita ButterworthMarch 1, 2019

It's pretty normal to wonder if having sex during pregnancy will somehow hurt your baby. So we've asked Mum's Grapevine expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock to g... Read More...

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