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
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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
New Mum’s Feedback about New Baby 101
Hannah McEwan is a News Personality whose beautiful pregnancy was shared with viewers as she grew her baby. Towards the end of her pregnancy she sent this message – ” Read more
Tongue Tie Discussion on ABC Radio 90.3
Want to know more about tongue-ties and breastfeeding? Here is an interview I did for ABC Radio 90.3 explaining about classic and posterior tongue ties in the hope of clearing Read more
The Tongue-Tie Phenomenon – “Fad” or Fact?
The important thing to clarify in the TONGUE-TIE discussion is the difference between classic tongue-tie and posterior tongue-tie and it's common associate - upper lip tie. Putting these two very different versions of tongue-tie under one Read more
Breastfeeding – What to expect (Part 2)
Breastfeeds are likely to occur in several phases or instalments to achieve ‘satiety’ – baby feeling satisfied. When a mother’s milk first ‘comes in’ baby may be full and satisfied Read more