Nipple Shields
I go to many homes postnatally and find mum’s using nipple shields. Nipple shields maybe a temporary solution for sore & crack nipples BUT they only mask the underlying issue:…
I go to many homes postnatally and find mum’s using nipple shields. Nipple shields maybe a temporary solution for sore & crack nipples BUT they only mask the underlying issue:…
Why turn the monitor off? I get so many phone calls of mum’s stressing that their baby isn’t sleeping ….. “because they can see them on the monitor”. They describe…
A common scenario I deal with on a daily basis is a baby that has slept well and then, all of a sudden isn’t sleep well and/or fighting the bedtime…
PLEASE don’t get me wrong … having and bringing home a baby is the most exciting time of your life. You will never realise how much you can love something…
On arrival to my first home visit today the mum was a little apprehensive. Why? She was told that I would make her baby cry for hours. So I wanted…
There are a few signs the indicate that your little one is ready to drop that 3rd sleep: 1. Taking longer to settle at bedtime 2. Becoming increasingly upset when…
I am sure all parents out there would agree with me about the large amount of differing and often confusing opinions, techniques and ideas when it comes to ‘advice’ on…
Natural Induction of labour …………………. If you are reading this blog I can only assume 1 of 3 things; 1) you are over being pregnant, 2) you have gone over…
Being Dad: For 40 weeks mum has the opportunity to gradually bond with their baby as the baby grows and kicks (unfortunately usually in the early hours of the night)….
Listeria is a bacterial infection transmitted from eating contaminated foods. With Australian food standards, Listeria infections are extremely rare. However, it is important that all pregnant women avoid high risk…