What is a doula?
When a woman gives birth she is usually surrounded by quite a few people – all with their varying but important roles to play. Usually by her side is her partner, offering love, care and encouragement, eagerly awaiting the emotional arrival of a new baby. The midwife is there to monitor, support and guide her […]
What is a midwife?
A midwife is a health professional who provides care, education and support to women and families during pregnancy, birth, postnatal and the early parenting period. The midwife may practise in any setting, including the home, the community, hospitals, or in any other maternity service. In all settings, the midwife remains responsible and accountable for the […]
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound is an image familiar to most, yet many an expectant mother may have little idea of what one is and how it is conducted. The main benefit of an ultrasound during pregnancy is that it provides a lot of information easily, at a relatively low cost and is non-invasive. Although the clarity of […]
What causes premature birth?
Approximately 40,000 babies are admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) or Special Care Nurseries (SCNs) each year for a variety of reasons. Approximately 21,000 of these babies are born prematurely. About 6000 babies require critical and intensive life support each year. So what causes premature birth and what are the major risk factors for […]
What is a blessing way? How is it different to a baby shower?
Maybe you don’t want a baby shower. Maybe you had a baby shower with your first pregnancy and have enough baby gear to pass down. Or maybe the thought of playing games that involve you eating baby food or your friends guessing your ever-increasing girth just doesn’t appeal to you. Maybe you’d like to celebrate […]
We’re royally influenced: Top 100 baby names in Australia for 2014
Looks like the British Royal family is still a big influence in Australia – at least when it comes to baby names! The list of the Top 100 Baby Names in Australia for 2014 was released by McCrindle this week and, of the 21 members of the current British Royal Family, 17 have names which […]
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We’re so connected. And yet, when you become a new parent you have days when you’ve never felt more alone. When the baby’s crying and you don’t know why. When you’re not sure if your newborn is getting enough milk. When your little one is showing no interest in trying solid food. Sometimes it feels […]
Vanishing Twin Syndrome
What is a vanishing twin? When you conceive twins or multiples, sometimes one of the foetuses isn’t as strong, and you miscarry that foetus. The other/s are still healthy, so the pregnancy continues, but that foetus does not pass out of the body – it is reabsorbed into either the placenta, the mother, or the […]
What is morning sickness? And how do you avoid it?
Scientists have long debated what causes morning sickness, and with up to 80 per cent of pregnant women suffering some symptoms it’s worth knowing what you can do about it. For most pregnant women morning sickness is like a brief gaunt on The Good Ship Lollipop, queasy, unsettling, but transient in nature. As for myself, […]
Unique names are in! Top 100 baby names in Australia in 2013
Aussie parents are choosing less common names for their new babies. The Top 100 Baby Names in Australia has been released and while popular names such as Charlotte and Oliver have topped the list – there was a drop in the number of babies who were given a top 20 name. According to McCrindle, who […]