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Q&A: Is Exploding Head Syndrome a pregnancy symptom? | Mum's Grapevine

Q&A: Exploding Head Syndrome, is it a pregnancy symptom?

Anita ButterworthJanuary 21, 2021

It's one of the more curious sleep-related issues you've probably never heard of - Exploding Head Syndrome, which, despite its name isn't painful, but can b... Read More...

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Q&A: Is pregnancy spotting normal and when should I see a doctor?

Anita ButterworthDecember 8, 2020

Pregnancy spotting or light bleeding in pregnancy can be scary for an expecting mum, but it doesn't always mean bad news. In fact, pregnancy spotting is ... Read More...

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Q&A: Can I take Panadol if I’m breastfeeding?

Anita ButterworthDecember 1, 2020

A pesky headache, sore neck, or fever usually has us reaching for the paracetamol, but is it safe to pop a Panadol while breastfeeding? Breastfeeding mum... Read More...

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

Anita ButterworthNovember 24, 2020

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: When will my bump start to show?

Anita ButterworthOctober 27, 2020

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 safe to have sex when pregnant?

Anita ButterworthOctober 20, 2020

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

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Q&A: When do babies crawl?

Anita ButterworthOctober 6, 2020

A baby's first year is full of important milestones, and one of the biggest is learning to crawl. It means a whole new world of exploration and movement for... Read More...

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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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What is the NIPT test and when is it done? | Mum's Grapevine

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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