13 Pregnancy myths: what’s true, what’s not, and what parents-to-be should know

When you're expecting, everyone offers you advice, and it's hard to know what's true. We've debunked 13 of the most common pregnancy myths, from bump shapes to hair dye, so you can stop second-guessing and start enjoying the ride. The best part? Some of the things you thought were off-limits are actually perfectly fine.

Should Australia consider the Netherlands’ proposed ban on ‘Kidfluencers’?

The Netherlands is considering making it illegal to use children under 16 in paid social media content, framing it as child labour. With Australia's under-16s social media ban already in place, it raises an uncomfortable question: who is really benefiting when a child becomes the content?

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When you're expecting, everyone offers you advice, and it's hard to know what's true. We've debunked 13 of the most common pregnancy myths, from bump shapes to hair dye, so you can stop second-guessing and start enjoying the ride. The best part? Some of the things you thought were off-limits are actually perfectly fine.
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