Pregnancy

Mums share baby shower tips

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We recently asked our EB readers on Facebook for their tips, hints and tricks on throwing the essential baby shower and here is what they had to say.

Sooner than expected

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Dr Deborah Bateson Imagine turning up to your six-week postnatal check, only to discover you’re pregnant again. While uncommon, it can and does happen. Here’s what you need to know about postnatal contraception.

And baby makes … trouble

A mother and her newborn son.

Adele Horin Most couples assume having children will make them happier. But time and again researchers find parents are no happier than childless couples. More often children seem to bring unhappiness.

Bringing home baby

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Justine Davies Bringing-home-baby angst can be magnified when you have to think about your dog's reaction as well.

Nine things we can learn from Awkward Pregnancy Photos

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Staff writers Having a baby is one of life’s most important milestones. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. For those reasons, many expectant couples choose a photoshoot in the last trimester of pregnancy to capture this special time. But if Awkward Family Photos has taught us anything, it’s that good intentions can often go horribly, hilariously wrong.

Babies"R"Us baby products

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We take a look at Babies"R"Us baby products from baby swaddles to baby monitors.

10 ways to wear a maxi dress

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The maxi dress is a firm friend to a pregnant woman. Flattering to most body shapes, this style of dress shows off a belly, while hiding the bumps you don't want to show.

Mums-to-be warned high heels and big bellies don't mix

Katherine Feeney Singer and designer Victoria Beckham may be a notorious clotheshorse, but the heavily pregnant star's latest red-carpet fashion choice has raised eyebrows for the wrong reasons.

Baby Shower Invitations

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As the birth rate in Australia increases every year, baby showers are becoming as common as kitchen teas but it can be difficult to know what the correct etiquette is, especially with gift giving.

Baby shower High Tea

Beautifully Decorated Cupcakes

Anni Taylor Tea parties are back in style, even for that bastion of giggly girly games – the baby shower.

Mariah's decorated bump

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Mariah Carey painted a butterfly on her sizable pregnant bump yesterday, sharing her artistic skills with the world via Twitter.

How to be fashionably pregnant

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Natasha Silva-Jelly Having a baby on board is no excuse to throw the fashion rule book out the window. That means steering clear of unflattering maternity clothes and staying true to your signature style and the labels you love.

Hinze and Kidd to be model mums

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Models Kristy Hinze and Jodie Kidd have announced they are expecting babies.

Girl for Victoria Beckham

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Looks like there's another fashionista in the making with news that the Spice Girl formally known as Posh is expecting a baby girl.

Frugal fashion

Cheap pregnant chic

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Look stylish while pregnant without spending a cent on maternity wear.

Mum-to-be Christmas Gift Guide

How do you outwit your kids at Christmas?

Make an expecting mother feel like a million dollars with these gift ideas.

So, you're pregnant? There's an app for that

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Elisabeth Lambert We review five of the best pregnancy applications for the iPhone.

Bumps on parade

Since Demi Moore posed nude and pregnant for Vanity Fair almost 20 years ago, it has become de riguer for expectant celebrities to show off their bumps - and more - on the cover of a magazine.

Glam spring dresses

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Amber Robinson Be ready for the racing season in these glamourous yet comfortable maternity dresses.

Ever After by HOTmilk lingerie

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Be seduced by the latest maternity lingerie and sleepwear styles from the fairy-tale inspired Ever After collection by the label HOTmilk.

EB guide to packing your hospital bag

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Justine Davies Having a written checklist of things that you want to take to hospital with you can make the world of difference to how comfortable your stay will be. And when you are setting out on the parenthood journey, comfort is key!

EB's guide to being pregnant in the summer

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Justine Davies For your own health and comfort, staying cool and hydrated is a must, so here are some expert tips to keep you comfortable and refreshed this year.

Back-seat parenting

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Mia Freedman The best parents are the ones who don't have children. I was a perfect parent once. I knew exactly how kids and parents should behave and I shared my grand philosophies with anyone who was interested and many who were not. Then I had babies and it all went to hell.

Video: Choosing the right maternity bra

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Choosing the right maternity bra is vital for comfort and support and to avoid sagging.

Gwen's pram headed to Australia

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Amber Robinson It's been dubbed the new Bugaboo, with style-setting celebrity mum Gwen Stefani an early adopter. The celeb mum was recently seen strolling the streets of London with son Zuma in the new cult pram.

What they don't tell guys about parenthood

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Richie Young Every reasonable new dad (if in his right mind) will concede that life’s harder for new mums. But if we’re coming across a dazed and confused, please forgive us. We’re shell-shocked too.

Planning for the first six weeks of a baby's life

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The first six weeks of a baby's life are a hugely unsettling time, so a little planning will go a long way towards keeping the rest of the household running.

Five myths about motherhood

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Dr Mataji Kennedy I see a number of women in my private practice who have moved from full-time work into full-time motherhood. Let's face it, it's a big transition and we aren't always well prepared for it. Motherhood is joyous and it's also hard work.

Family financial survival plan

Nothing is such a spontaneous cause for celebration as the anticipation of a tiny new bundle of joy. But as the celebrations peter off and reality sets in, most couples are overwhelmed with the amount of things that need to be organised.

Motherly Advice

What they don't tell you about babies and motherhood!

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Gill South Many parents go around in the first few weeks after the arrival of their baby, spluttering: “But nobody told us it would be like this!” This article is for those who really want to know what it's like.

Forums

Chat to other mums

Ask questions or offer advice to other expectant parents in our forum for mums.

Hospital and Birthing Centres

Ask about others' experiences to help decide where your baby will be born

Doulas & Midwives

Bringing birth practitioners and EB members together

Tools

Baby Names

Looking for a classic name, or an unusual name? Our Baby Name Finder is for you, search or browse to refine your shortlist.

Photos

Womama maternity lingerie

View the latest collections, along with some old favourites, from Womama lingerie. A New Zealand brand, Womama products feature gorgeous fabrics that feel soft against the skin and wash and wear well. Maternity bras contain a silky soft organic cotton lining for comfort.
See www.womama.com for stockists and pricing.

EB loves: Cake Lingerie

It's no secret we're a fan of Cake Lingerie here in the EB office. See images from their 'Real Women, Real Fit' campaign as well as previewing the latest styles. www.cakelingerie.com.

Newsletters

Weekly Guide to Pregnancy

A comprehensive, Australian week-by-week guide to your baby's development and the progress of your pregnancy.

Baby Shower tips

Our EB readers on Facebook have given great tips for throwing the essential baby shower.

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Toddler day out at the beach checklist

The essential checklist for a day out at the beach with your toddler.

The daycare blues

As I mounted the steps of the fabulous new childcare building, my gut churned with the familiar dread at settling a child into care. Again.

Happy Chinese New Year!

If your baby is born after today, then he or she will be born in the highly coveted Chinese Year of the Dragon.

Pumpkin Patch

Win 1 of 3 $50 Pumpkin Patch 3 gift cards.

Woah mama! Beyonce's post baby appearance

Beyonce Knowles looked healthy and happy at her first public appearance since having a baby.

Michael Klim: Dad in Profile

Michael Klim is a dual-Olympian and father of three.

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Win one of TWO Dreambaby® Super Comfy Bath Seats

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Baby's First Year Guide

This monthly guide to your baby's first year covers development, sleeping, baby care, immunisation reminders, feeding and more.

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