Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond - Parenting

Circumcision-Challenging the Jewish Tradition

Mark Morris — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:35:29 UT

Mark Morris writes about how he come to a decision not to circumcise his son as per the Jewish tradition. Mark writes "I had always thought that if I had a son I would not circumcise him. I felt the need to challenge this Jewish tradition. But when I found out we were going to have a baby boy, the sudden emotional desire to have him circumcised was immediate and very strong".

Environmental Tobacco Smoke: a danger to children

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:48:57 UT

It is a sobering thought to consider that 1.7 million Australian children are at risk of developing serious illnesses as a result of sustained exposure to tobacco smoke. The Car and Home: Smoke Free Campaign aims to help prevent children’s exposure to tobacco smoke so they can avoid the damaging health effects.

Hold the Dose of Fear

Lynette Ewart — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:18:14 UT

Lynette’s first baby was born at home and like her antennal period, in her first six weeks antennally she was attended by her knowledgeable, caring and ever-respectful midwife. However the visit by the local community health nurse heralded the start of a different approach.

Your Newborn Baby Check-up

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:38:36 UT

Even babies who are very healthy generally see a doctor, midwife or child health nurse a lot in their first two years of life. This starts with a newborn baby check-up.So what can you can expect of your baby’s first check-up?

Revised Safe Sleeping Guidelines 2012

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:02:33 UT

A new campaign, launched by SIDS and Kids, seeks to raise awareness of the Revised Safe Sleeping Guidelines 2012. This revision includes the addition of a sixth guideline based on recent research on the benefits of breastfeeding in reducing the tragic loss of infants to SIDS.

Baby Health Checks

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:13:10 UT

Baby health checks, sometimes called well-baby examinations, are an important way to monitor your baby’s growth and development and promptly identify any issues or areas of concern.

Vitamin K for Newborn Babies

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:56:20 UT

At birth you will be asked whether or not you would like your baby to have Vitamin K. The human body requires Vitamin K in order to make blood clot. When babies are born, their level of Vitamin K is low in comparison to adult levels. Regardless, this level of Vitamin K is usually enough to stop bleeding in most babies.

Rebozo as a baby carrier

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:02:05 UT

The rebozo makes an ideal baby carrier. The word rebozo means shawl in Spanish and is a multipurpose traditional cloth. As an elegant, beautiful shawl the rebozo can be used for whatever you need it for the time.

Newborn Screening

Hannah Dahlen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:27:13 UT

Newborn screening is offered to all newborn babies born in Australia. This screen involves pricking your baby’s heel between 48 and 72 hours following birth and putting this blood on a little white card made of special filter paper. The newborn screening test can detect a number of serious genetic disorders.

Newborn Hearing Screening Program

Hannah Dahlen — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:18:38 UT

Approximately 2 in every 1000 babies born will have what is termed a moderate, severe or profound hearing loss. It is an unfortunate fact that only around 25% of children born with hearing impairments are diagnosed by the age of 12 months.

Baby health

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:59:44 UT

Your much-cherished baby has arrived and you want to ensure nothing but the best for them and their life ahead. Keeping in mind that knowledge is power, this section on baby health offers articles to assist you in making informed decisions to support your baby’s current and future health and well being

Emotional Wellbeing of Mums

Melanie Strang — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:00:58 UT

Top 5 favourite tips to help care for mum’s emotional wellbeing

Prevention of hip dysplasia

International Hip Dysplasia Institute — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:49:39 UT

Healthy hip positioning avoids positions that may cause or contribute to development of hip dysplasia or dislocation. The healthiest position for the hips is for the hips to fall or spread (naturally) apart to the side, with the thighs supported and the hips and knees bent.

Babywearing

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:11:43 UT

Five tips for managing your expectations of motherhood

Melanie Strang — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:57:32 UT

Five tips for managing your expectations of motherhood