Perinatal Mental Health WeekByEm Batger12 September 2024In 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 ParentsRead More0 Comments
Maximise Your Coverage - Best Family Health Insurance and Extras CoverByKirsty McMaster12 August 2024It'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 CoverRead More0 Comments
Practical Tips for Mum’s Trying to Look After Their Mental Health ByDr. Michela Sorensen12 May 2024For many mums the concepts of self-care, exercise and sleep are a farfetched dream. So, with everyone telling you this is what you need to foster good mental health, as a mum how do you keep afloat? Here are some simple and realistic things you can do to look after your mental health. Category:Mental Health, Self-Care, First Time ParentsRead More0 Comments
CMV in pregnancy – What you need to know to protect your baby ByDr. Michela Sorensen20 March 2023When it comes to pregnancy there is an overwhelming amount of information on the do’s and don’ts. Yet one topic that is often neglected is a very important one, and that is the effect of certain viruses in pregnancy, in particular cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMV is one of the leading causes of 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 congenital disability in Australia. So lets look at the basics around CMV and how you can protect yourself.Category:Pregnancy, First Time Parents, Newborn HealthRead More0 Comments
Tips to manage stress for new dadsByDr. Happy 26 July 2018Are you about to become a dad for the first time? There’s no doubt that change can be exciting as well as daunting. According to mental health professional, Dr. Happy, “Rarely in life are we so quickly thrown new demands and expected to master them so fast. Parenting, it could be said, is the ultimate oxymoron! At the same time, however, it’s important to remember that like almost everything else in life, this challenge can be met.” With this is mind, Dr. Happy shares his top 10 tips for managing stress as a new father.Category:Mental Health, Maternity Care, First Time ParentsRead More0 Comments