Caffeine in pregnancy
There is a reason why having that first hit of coffee in the morning feels like taking a drug – because it is. Caffeine may be widely consumed and fine in moderation, but it...
Pregnancy diet: Under-eating
In the midst of Australia's obesity epidemic, there's a lot of information about avoiding unhealthy, sugary foods and weight gain. In this climate we are rarely reminded (and only a few of us really...
Breastfeeding problems: Lisa’s experience with expressing milk for her baby
Most new mothers don't anticipate the reality of not being able to breastfeed but it is a situation faced by many mothers.
Not being able to feed directly from the breast does not necessarily limit...
PUPPS: Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy
Layla had an itch that couldn’t be scratched
One of the joys of being pregnant is experiencing all the idiosyncrasies your body develops throughout the gestational period.
Some women crave food they have never liked before,...
Natural birth
A completely natural and drug free vaginal birth is one that does not include any type of pain relieving drugs such as pethidine, gas or epidural.
For some expectant mothers the thought of a drug...
Packing for hospital: Things Mum will need during labour and after childbirth
What to pack for hospital? How do you make sure you don’t forget something important?
If you’ve ever packed a holiday bag you know that no matter how well you plan, you’ll probably realise something’s...
Famous fathers speak on the joys of parenthood
Is one of those things that's a trade off: you get the joy and the love of this being that you brought in and the tremendous responsibility, and you also get the worry.
- Bryan...
Inspirational quotes and poems for new parents
To understand your parents’ love you must raise children yourself
– Chinese Proverb
Stop worrying about the world ending today. It's already tomorrow in Australia.
- Charles Monroe Schulz
You are never too old to set another goal...
Pregnancy: How Tania learnt the baby-making business
To all you first-timers out there: If you have just fallen pregnant or are planning to have your first child, and you want to learn a bit about the business of making bubs, Tania...
Birth: Tania’s bundle of joy
For women planning a pregnancy or considering having children in the future, it's always good to hear about the experiences of other women to get an idea of what you may be in for....
