Mums share baby shower tips

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 ways to wear a maxi dress

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

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

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

Mariah's decorated bump

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

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

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

Girl for Victoria Beckham

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

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

Mum-to-be Christmas Gift Guide

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

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

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

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

Ever After by HOTmilk lingerie

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

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

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

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

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

Gwen's pram headed to Australia

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

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

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

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!

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.