Why Vision Care Needs to Be a Priority for Parents with Young Children

Many parents tend to focus on general paediatric care and, in the process, may sometimes overlook their children’s eye care. Our previous article discussed myopia, a prevalent eye condition that can cause blurred distance vision. Its progression can lead to serious… Continue Reading >

Pros and cons of a vegetarian diet during your pregnancy journey

Vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular for improving health – but can a vegetarian diet improve the likelihood of a safer, healthier pregnancy? Yes, it can. Vegetarian diets have been shown to improve fertility and promote a safer pregnancy. In… Continue Reading >

Bedrest when pregnant with twins or triplets

With a multiple pregnancy there can be increased risks of complications involved. Because of the increase to the risk of these complications, there are many women pregnant with multiples that end up on bedrest at some stage throughout their pregnancy…. Continue Reading >

Do you need to cut the caffeine during pregnancy?

If you are reading this, I am going to guess that you are a coffee drinker. Am I right? Perhaps it’s a creamy latte to wake you up in the morning. Or maybe your kryptonite is a strong black to… Continue Reading >

MCRI welcomes $35m Federal grant for Strep A vaccine research to prevent deadly heart disease

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute based in Melbourne will be a key partner in a $35 million national consortium formed to fast track a vaccine against Strep A, the highly contagious bacterium that causes around 500,000 deaths every year. The… Continue Reading >

What do you mean I can’t eat for two?

  Weight gain is a sensitive topic among pregnant (and non-pregnant!) women – however, it’s an important discussion to have, as one of the first steps to prioritising the health of your baby is prioritising your own. A recent study… Continue Reading >