Here’s Cheers to new Dads
Things have changed, for the better, over recent years regarding how new parents approach the arrival and care of their baby. Dads are intimately involved in the antenatal care of Read more
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Taking baby home – Survival tips
The baby’s born and we’re going home – now what? All new parents walk out of the hospital with their newborn feeling a mix of delight and anticipation about what Read more
Nipple shields – when are they the right tool for the job?
Nipple shields can be a very useful temporary tool when used appropriately. Made of thin silicon, these are intended for use by women who have flat or inverted nipples and Read more
When should we introduce baby to family foods?
Trying to make sense of the “introducing solids” food fight can be tricky. When, why and which foods to give a baby in addition to milk is a decision all mothers Read more
Expressing breastmilk: Why, How, When & Where.
WHY EXPRESS BREAST MILK? Most mothers will express their breastmilk for their baby at some time and it is common for mums-to-be to have a breast pump on their baby Read more
So you’re going to be a Grandparent!
So you’re going to be a Grandparent! Becoming a grandparent for the first time opens a new dimension of life for most people. The news that your son or daughter is Read more
How much poo should your breastfed baby do?
Busting a common myth about baby poos. It is NOT normal for a young breastfed baby to NOT poo several times every day. If bub does less than 3 mustard-yellow Read more
Release Tongue Ties sooner rather than later
The article in evolutionary parenting.com - the-role-of-early-diagnosis-of-tongue-ties-on-breastfeeding-success provides some excellent information about tongue-ties and lip-ties in infants and the research findings cited validate my own beliefs about the importance of Read more
FAQs about having siblings at a birth
What’s been your experience of children being at the birth of their siblings? Has it always been a positive thing? As an Australian College of Midwives accredited Independently Practising Midwife I Read more
New Baby 101 Book Giveaway Winners!
Thank you to everyone who responded to New Baby 101’s book giveaway offer celebrating our 5,000 followers on Facebook milestone. I planned to give away 3 paperbacks and 3 eBooks however Read more