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
Post Natal DepletionByEm Batger13 June 2024Motherhood 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 HealthRead 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
Key Tips for Starting Solids in InfantsByDr. Preya Alexander Starting solids is an interesting time – as a GP I support many parents through this journey.Category:Nutrition, Newborn HealthRead More0 Comments