Breastfeeding or formula, and starting solids - How to feed your baby the best wayByJaime Rose Chambers03 August 2024The 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 HealthRead More0 Comments
Pregnancy Planning - The Simple Things to do Before Trying to Have a Baby ByDr. Michela Sorensen08 March 2023When it comes to having a pregnancy, there is information overload about what to do or not to do throughout those nine important months. The information around preparing to conceive however, is harder to come by. So, lets looks at some of the simple chats and discussions you should have with your doctor before you fall pregnant. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Exercising during pregnancyByEm Batger25 October 2022Pregnancy is an exciting time for most women. It can also be a challenging time as you deal with your changing physical capabilities, accepting that your body can't do what it once could. Exercise is highly recommended during pregnancy because there is overwhelming evidence that it's beneficial to mother and baby. Exactly how much exercise is enough? Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Introducing Eggs to Your Baby - What You Need to KnowByTammy George16 November 2021Egg is one of those foods that parents feed their baby with trepidation. Find out how to safely introduce eggs into your baby’s diet.Category:Nutrition, Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
What is a Women’s Health Physio (WHP) and What Are The Benefits?ByEm Batger15 November 2021This area of physiotherapy can play an important role for women through various life stages as the female body goes through several significant transitions.Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?ByTammy George25 March 2021Postnatal anxiety can rob new parents of the joy a new baby can bring. But treatment and support is available to help them get through the difficult time.Category:Maternity Care, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Pregnancy Safe Workouts - Exercises to Avoid While PregnantByTammy George08 March 2021Exercise is essential to keep you and your growing bubs healthy, but not all exercise is recommended. Find out which exercise is safe to do at different stages of your pregnancy.Category:Fitness, Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
How Health Insurance Provided New-Parents with Peace of Mind and Choice ByTammy George06 October 2020See how private health insurance provided new-parents James & Claire with peace of mind and choice, when they welcomed their baby boy into the world.Category:Maternity Care, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
The Advantages Of BreastfeedingByDr. Nikki Stamp Every breastfeeding week, supported by WHO, UNICEF and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, we aim to empower and support families to breast feed infants for at least the first six months of life.Category:Maternity Care, Healthy Lifestyle, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Female Fertility and Factors That Affect ItByDr. Nikki Stamp 17 January 2019Did you know in Australia, one in six couples have infertility problems? Planning and trying for a baby can be an exciting but also stressful time in someone’s life. With this in mind, we chatted to HIF blogger and medical professional Dr Nikki Stamp who discusses female fertility and the number of lifestyle factors that can affect it. Category:Emergency Care, Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Top 20 Baby Names for 2018ByHIF Australia09 January 2019Are you looking for baby name inspiration or wondering what’s trending? Here are the top 20 baby names in Australia for 2018. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
What Can and Can’t I Eat While Pregnant? ByTammy GeorgeKnowing what you can eat and not eat while pregnant can be a minefield. Check out the list of foods that pregnant women often ask are safe.Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments