Ever noticed how September seems to be jam-packed with birthdays? You're not imagining things – all we’ll say is that Australia's longest holiday season was around nine months ago... so let’s talk about sleep support for new and expecting parents!
Preparing to welcome a newborn baby can be such an exciting time, but it can also get a bit overwhelming with so much to prepare and learn as you go, especially when sleep troubles start creeping in.
Regardless of whether or not you’re a member, HIF want to help all Australian families get better quality sleep. That’s why we're proud to be partners with Nourish Baby, Australia’s leading experts in sleep and settling for newborns, infants, and toddlers.
Are you or someone you know expecting a new arrival?
We’ve picked five fantastic articles from Nourish Baby that provide valuable insights and practical tips to help parents and their young ones get the sleep they need – totally free to share with anybody who needs that extra bit of support in their early parenthood journey!
Looking for more parenting support from HIF?
If you hold any level of domestic hospital cover with HIF, you’re eligible to access a range of resources and programs thanks to our partnership with Nourish Baby. This includes:
- Access to a suite of interactive and engaging courses through the Nourish Baby online learning hub to support you during every stage of your pregnancy and early parenting journey.
- A series of personalised sleep and settling telehealth sessions following the birth of your baby, delivered by qualified early parenting consultants experienced in infant and toddler sleep.
- Expectant mothers also receive access to a confidential self-check screen to identify if they may be at risk of developing a mental health condition, or experiencing symptoms for anxiety or depression during the perinatal period.
Head over to our HIF Sleep Eazzzy Baby page for all the details.
Want to ensure your baby is covered on your HIF membership from birth?
Adding health cover for your baby at HIF is easy, but not automatic! That’s why it’s important to update your membership as soon as possible once your newborn arrives, so they’re covered from birth and inherit your waiting period status. Check out our guide to adding your baby to your HIF membership here.