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We all know how important family is, so being there for you and yours when you need us most is what we’re here for. Our blog articles are tailored to different ages and life stages, from planning your first baby, nurturing a newborn to raising a confident, resilient teen – we have heaps of useful info (including how to look after yourself as a parent or caregiver too).

Perinatal Mental Health Week

Perinatal Mental Health Week

Em Batger
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In 5 new/expecting mothers and 1 in 10 new/expecting fathers will suffer from a mental health illness in the Perinatal period, defined as anytime during pregnancy and the first 12 months after birth. Perinatal Mental Health Week is an opportunity to provide education and support to these new parents whilst also reducing the stigma around being able to ask for help.  
Category:Family First, Pregnancy, First Time Parents
Maximise Your Coverage - Best Family Health Insurance and Extras Cover

Maximise Your Coverage - Best Family Health Insurance and Extras Cover

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It's no secret that navigating any kind of insurance can seem tricky from the outside, but we're here to simplify it for you. Come along as we dive into the best family private health insurance options, the benefits of extras cover, and a wealth of handy tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your policy. Ready to ensure your family's peace of mind and well-being? Let's get into it.

Category:Family First, First Time Parents, Member Value, Health Insurance, Extras Cover, Hospital Cover, Combined Cover
Breastfeeding or formula, and starting solids - How to feed your baby the best way

Breastfeeding or formula, and starting solids - How to feed your baby the best way

Jaime Rose Chambers
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The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week and aims to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. Feeding your baby can be a breeze for some, and a real challenge for others. Breastfeeding has been shown to have many health benefits, but many parents choose not to or cannot and so formula feeding is an absolute necessity. Then at 6 months it’s time to begin solids, which brings many of its own challenges and decisions as to the approach you choose to take. Ultimately there are some foundation guidelines to follow for optimum growth and development when it comes to feeding bub, but the remainder of it can be both a personal choice as well as determined by bub and what they need and when they’re ready. 
Category:Maternity Care, Family First, Pregnancy, Newborn Health
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Perinatal Mental Health Week

Perinatal Mental Health Week

Em Batger
By
In 5 new/expecting mothers and 1 in 10 new/expecting fathers will suffer from a mental health illness in the Perinatal period, defined as anytime during pregnancy and the first 12 months after birth. Perinatal Mental Health Week is an opportunity to provide education and support to these new parents whilst also reducing the stigma around being able to ask for help.  
Category:Family First, Pregnancy, First Time Parents
Maximise Your Coverage - Best Family Health Insurance and Extras Cover

Maximise Your Coverage - Best Family Health Insurance and Extras Cover

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It's no secret that navigating any kind of insurance can seem tricky from the outside, but we're here to simplify it for you. Come along as we dive into the best family private health insurance options, the benefits of extras cover, and a wealth of handy tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your policy. Ready to ensure your family's peace of mind and well-being? Let's get into it.

Category:Family First, First Time Parents, Member Value, Health Insurance, Extras Cover, Hospital Cover, Combined Cover
Breastfeeding or formula, and starting solids - How to feed your baby the best way

Breastfeeding or formula, and starting solids - How to feed your baby the best way

Jaime Rose Chambers
By
The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week and aims to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. Feeding your baby can be a breeze for some, and a real challenge for others. Breastfeeding has been shown to have many health benefits, but many parents choose not to or cannot and so formula feeding is an absolute necessity. Then at 6 months it’s time to begin solids, which brings many of its own challenges and decisions as to the approach you choose to take. Ultimately there are some foundation guidelines to follow for optimum growth and development when it comes to feeding bub, but the remainder of it can be both a personal choice as well as determined by bub and what they need and when they’re ready. 
Category:Maternity Care, Family First, Pregnancy, Newborn Health
Post Natal Depletion

Post Natal Depletion

Em Batger
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Motherhood is without a doubt, the most emotionally and physically demanding experience I’ve personally been through. It starts with pregnancy, you give birth, then there are the demands of breastfeeding (for those that choose to), the sleep deprivation and the constant giving of your emotional energy. It’s no wonder some mothers are left feeling literally sucked dry. Post Natal Depletion is a term first described by Dr Oscar Serrallach and refers to the combination of physical, emotional and hormonal depletion that a mother can experience after giving birth. The why is fascinating.
Category:Family First, Pregnancy, Newborn Health
Food Safety – How to Keep Your Food, and Your Family Safe

Food Safety – How to Keep Your Food, and Your Family Safe

Jaime Rose Chambers
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Most of us have been struck down with food poisoning at some stage in our lives and know just how horrible it can be. It’s estimated there are 5 million cases of food poisoning in Australia every year, with many needing to go to hospital and putting vulnerable populations at risk. The way we manage our food at every stage can be the difference between getting sick or not. There are four simple steps we can all follow to ensure food safety: Clean, separate, cook and chill. 
Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Family First
Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health

Dr. Michela Sorensen
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Mental illness is not just an adult issue. We know more and more young children are struggling with their mental health. In fact, up to 20 per cent of children experience mental health issues. It can be hard enough for adult to talk about this, let alone 5-year-olds. So, let’s look at some of the warning signs that a child might be struggling with their mental health.  
Category:Mental Health, Family First, Raising Children
Why Your Child Should Have an Annual Check Up

Why Your Child Should Have an Annual Check Up

Dr. Michela Sorensen
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Do you really need to worry about taking your child to the doctor when they are well? The short answer is YES. Just like we recommend adults have an annual check, children should too. Not only does it provide the perfect opportunity to discuss all those questions you wouldn’t necessarily make an appoint for, but it also helps the child establish confidence and trust with their doctor. Doing this early on in life puts children in a great position when it comes to taking care of their health later in life.   
Category:General Medical, Family First, Raising Children
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