Your Baby’s First Teacher – Yes You!!

Written by Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings   When your beautiful baby came into the world we are sure you were not thinking about your new role as a teacher. But that is, in fact, what every parent is:… Continue Reading >

The Five S’s of a Successful Introduction to Solids for Baby!

Are you excited to introduce solids to your baby? Have you been watching videos or done some reading? Perhaps you have decided to do “baby-led weaning”, perhaps you are keen to use purees. There isn’t a wrong way or a… Continue Reading >

Waiting for baby to come – Understanding how hormones help

  By Jules Brooks For some women who are about to birth the waiting for their baby to come can be challenging, particularly if you are past your ‘due date’.  Remember we have a ‘due month’, so anything from 37… Continue Reading >

The Importance of a Postpartum Plan

I experienced two polar opposite Postpartum periods. I came home from the hospital, wrapped my newborn up in a muslin wrap and placed her in the bassinet. I sat on the lounge deeply exhausted and entertained and spoke with guest… Continue Reading >

Did you know? Babies Learn from Birth

  Did you know that by the age of one, babies have learnt all the sounds that make up their native language? When a baby hears the sounds of people talking, songs being sung, and the rhythms and repetitions of… Continue Reading >

Exercising at Home Post-baby

By Sam Wood  To be honest, after working with hundreds of mums over 15 years, I always thought that I had a solid understanding of what new mums go through when trying to regain their strength and fitness post-baby. When… Continue Reading >

Preparing for your first baby

Having a baby, especially your first is one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have. It is also one of the most challenging times as you learn how to care for a newborn baby and the realities that… Continue Reading >

What is a safe sleeping environment for your baby?

It’s Red Nose Day this Friday 14 August. Once again, Australians are being encouraged to get silly for a serious cause. Red Nose Day helps fund a range of safe sleep education resources for new parents across Australia – a… Continue Reading >

Plagiocephaly or ‘Flattened Head Shape’ in Babies – What Parents Need to Know

“What is plagiocephaly?” you may ask.  While few parents might have heard this ancient Greek word before, many would know or have about the condition that this word refers to – flattened or oblique head shape. Plagiocephaly, or flattened head… Continue Reading >

Grief after a bad birth

Fiona Rogerson   Let’s talk about grief after birth trauma. Your baby is here.  He’s healthy, he’s growing.  All you ever wanted was for him to be born safely and healthy.  But months on, there’s still a lingering darkness that… Continue Reading >