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Q&A: Why am I so tired now that I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthSeptember 10, 2020

You're barely able to keep your eyes open past 8pm, and each step in the morning is like wading through thick mud. Yep, you're exhausted and your pregnancy ... Read More...

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Q&A: Can I get a tattoo while breastfeeding?

Anita ButterworthAugust 26, 2020

Motherhood is a rite of passage, so it's little wonder that getting a tattoo after becoming a mum has become a popular way to mark the journey. But is getti... Read More...

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Q&A: What do contractions feel like and how can I tell if I’m having one?

Anita ButterworthAugust 10, 2020

It's one of the biggest pregnancy mysteries - what will it feel like when labour finally starts? Heading towards the home stretch, every little twinge and t... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it safe to use hair removal cream during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthAugust 4, 2020

Along with a blooming belly comes crazy hair growth and now you're wondering if you can tame the sprouting strands the same way you always have, with hair r... Read More...

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Q&A: What is non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)?

Anita ButterworthJuly 21, 2020

Gone are the days of waiting until 20 weeks to find out the gender of your bub, thanks to the NIPT test you're able to find out if you're expecting a boy or... Read More...

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Q&A: What exactly is a doula and how can they help?

Anita ButterworthJuly 8, 2020

While most of us will choose to have our partner or a trusted loved one by our side as we labour, many women hire a doula to support them through the latter... Read More...

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Q&A: Why are my gums bleeding now that I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthJune 30, 2020

Glowing skin, shiny, thick hair ... and bleeding gums. Ah, pregnancy hormones you really know how to confuse a mumma. Seeing a pinkish tinge when doing the ... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it safe to dye my hair during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthJune 15, 2020

Luscious locks are a pregnancy hormones bonus but you may be wondering if you can keep dying your newly-lush hair once you've got a baby on board. There'... Read More...

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Q&A: What’s with the greasy hair during pregnancy?

Anita ButterworthJune 1, 2020

Lush locks are meant to go hand-in-hand with a blooming belly, but suddenly your hair is limp and loaded with oil. Why is it so? I've always been able to... Read More...

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

Anita ButterworthMay 26, 2020

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: Why am I getting nosebleeds now that I’m pregnant?

Anita ButterworthApril 21, 2020

Constantly blowing your snoz only to find you've got another nosebleed? Welcome to another strange but common pregnancy symptom. Weird question, but is a... Read More...

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Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos?

Edwina SharrockApril 14, 2020

Getting to relive a beautiful birth through photos is truly magical. But if you're not keen on forking out for a professional birth photographer is it ok to... Read More...

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Q&A: When can I stop sterilising baby bottles?

Anita ButterworthAugust 5, 2019

We all know it's important to sterilise baby bottles, but knowing when it's safe to stop is something lots of mums are confused about. According to the expe... Read More...

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Q&A: Should I stop eating garlic if I’m breastfeeding?

Anita ButterworthJuly 29, 2019

Keen on chowing down on a garlic-laden dish, but worried it may affect baby through your breastmilk? You're not alone, lots of breastfeeding mums assume gar... Read More...

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Q&A: Do I take my own breast pump to hospital?

Anita ButterworthJuly 1, 2019

Lots of mums invest in a breast pump before baby is born. But is it something that needs to go into the hospital bag? Will I need to take my breast pump ... Read More...

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