The Tongue Tie Phenomenon – What’s it all about?
Everyone's tongues are wagging about "ties"... at least that's how it seems to many parents of babies and young children. "Ties" are being blamed for breastfeeding problems, sleep problems, digestion Read more
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Babies Sleep a lot. Don’t they?
Babies Sleep A Lot. Don’t They? Well, yes they do – but because babies also feed a lot, usually every couple of hours, around the clock, the periods that they Read more
The good, the bad and the ugly of Parenting Information
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Survival Tips for New Parents (ABC Radio 90.3)
All new parents want to do everything right, but of course no one can. Here is a guide to assist the steep learning curve of the first few weeks at home with a new baby.
Flying with a baby can be a tough gig. Here’s 5 top survival tips
I think most people have experienced the stress of having a crying baby on board during a flight. The unfortunate mother in the following story did not receive the sympathy Read more
Why does my baby want to sleep being held?
Almost every day I am asked by a parent of a newborn "why does our baby want to be held to go to sleep? He just won't go to sleep Read more
Skin to Skin – more than a “warm and fuzzy” feeling!
Most expectant mothers have probably heard about “The Golden Hour” after baby is born. Ideally, the mother and her newborn are enabled to share this intimate time of discovery without Read more
Confused about infant tongue-ties? Here are the scientific facts from the expert.
Infant tongue-tie and its diagnosis and treatment has become a phenomenon which has captured the attention of parents, especially breastfeeding mothers, worldwide. Proponents of invasive surgical treatments - health professionals Read more
New Baby 101 “is just brilliant!”
New Baby 101 was reviewed in Australian Midwifery News Spring Edition and the opening remark says it all - "Finally! The long awaited manual, and it does not disappoint. "New Read more
New Baby 101 recommended by International Childbirth Educators
The International Journal of Childbirth Education reviewed "New Baby 101 - A Midwife's Guide for New Parents" in the October 2016 edition, and were full of praise - "It is Read more