If you have been unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months, before you embark on invasive medical procedures and spend thousands of dollars for assisted reproductive technology, ensure that your thyroid is functioning at its optimum.

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The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) today announces its latest advice that breastfeeding your baby can reduce the risk of cot death.

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A truly new concept in birthing pool, La Bassine™ was designed by a mum to create un intimate and soothing birth environment like no other. 

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Written by Shusannah Morris

Molly-Rose was born on the 5th February 2003 at 25 weeks (3 months early). Little did we know when we made the big decision to start a family what lay ahead.

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Written by Michelle Neumann

Illustrated by Kaye Forster

According to Michelle Neumann, author of this new book Updowns, having fun is the most important thing when introducing reading, writing and early literacy skills to your child.

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by Pinky McKay

The National Health and Medical Research Council are currently revising safe drinking guidelines and it looks as though pregnant and breastfeeding women will be advised not to drink alcohol at all.

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I was sent a link to the site One True Media - which I wasn't aware off. It is similar to YouTube so I thought I'd check it out. The link was to a short video of Teresa's journey to a successful vaginal birth after three caesareans

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by Daniel Donahoo

In his new book Idolising Children, 29-year-old father of two, and government consultant on young parenting issues, Daniel Donahoo, wants us to have a new relationship with our childhood. Donahoo argues that today's parents adversely affect their children as well as themselves though their obsession with extraordinary children and perfect parenting.

 

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New birth pools have just been put up on our website. The Splash and Play pools are an economical alternative for use during labour and birth.                 

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by Elizabeth Russell

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term for conditions that are caused as a result of drinking alcohol during pregnancy but is not a diagnosis. Alcohol is a substance that causes birth defects and as such can affect the unborn child’s development. If a woman drinks while she is pregnant the alcohol, no matter how much or how little, crosses the placental barrier and circulates through the baby’s system.

 

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by Raquel Bosustow

As a mother of three children under four, Raquel Bosustow, owner of Organics Only, understands the importance of eating organic and leading a healthy lifestyle whilst pregnant and breastfeeding.                 

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compiled by Vanessa Sunde, Ann Andrews and Kenina Court

This is a book about Motherhood - our introduction to it, our methods of coping with the ups, downs and side-swipes, and our relationships with our own Mothers. There are 12 stories written by Mothers, about Mothers, and for all the Mothers who ever had doubts.

 

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by Sharon Trotter

The following article will focus on the wider issues surrounding the use and labelling of manufactured baby products and the legislation in place to protect consumers.

 

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Press Release by Nicola Roxon

Federal Labor congratulates midwife Janie Nottingham on her 'Drive for Maternity Reform'.  Ms Nottingham is using her 'Drive for maternity Reform' to raise awareness of the need for maternity reform.

by Anni Gethin and Beth Macgregor

It was a pleasure reviewing this book. At first I thought oh no not another book on baby sleeping - but this book is important. Anni and Beth explore the science behind baby sleep and attachment and the development of a baby's brain. Many books explore how to sleep train your baby without exploring the implications of advocating such a practice on the developing brain of a baby.

I was five days overdue and I'd been having what I thought were mild contractions on and off all day.

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'Bellydanceforbirth' describes the movements of the bellydance in its role as a birthing dance. It is a safe and effective dance expression that supports women throughout pregnancy and labour providing a natural birthing technique that encourages active birth.

 

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