Becoming a parent is one of life’s most joyful transitions but it can also be one of the biggest challenges a relationship will face. Before children, most of your attention is focused on one another. Then suddenly, a tiny new person arrives and understandably they become the centre of your world. Sleep disappears, routines shift, and even finding five uninterrupted minutes together can feel impossible. Psychologist Dr Carrie Hayward shares her practical, reassuring advice f

Why does breastfeeding hurt? What can help? Breastfeeding your new baby can be one of the most amazing experiences of your life! But when it’s unpleasant, uncomfortable or down right painful it can feel anything but amazing. If breastfeeding is painful for you, here are a few things to consider. Always seek support from an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) if painful feeding is ongoing.

Possibly the biggest thing on a new mum’s mind is how do you know whether your baby is getting enough milk. How often should he feed? How much is he getting each time? Is it enough? How do I know? Understanding your baby’s behaviours throughout the day can really give you reassurance. Here are the key things to look out for so you know your baby is getting enough milk.

When your baby is frustrated and fussing at the breast the knock-on effect of mummy frustration quickly escalates and you can both be in...

There are many reasons why your baby is crying when you’re simply trying to feed him. Here are a few things to try to help calm him.

Every time your baby fusses or cries, he is using his body language to try to communicate to you that something is not working for him right

As a new parent, it can be quite overwhelming when it comes to knowing how to care for your child's genitalia. Our Paediatrician Dr Lexi...

Learning how and when to go to the toilet requires some training. But does it all have to happen all at once? Once you put undies on, do...

Sending your child off to childcare for the first time is quite frankly daunting ... especially if you have had 11-12 months of...

Feeling frustrated by your baby pushing and arching away from you when you try to breastfeed? Does he start tugging at the breast and...

What is iron deficiency anaemia? Iron is an important mineral found in the blood that helps carry oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency...

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Asthma is common among children affecting around 1 in 4 children during childhood. The good news is that, while there is no cure for...

As a parent seeing your little one get vaccinated can be hard. Our GP Expert, Dr Andrew McDonald, shares his tips and tricks on how best...

Two mothers, Sandra and Hilary, have been on a journey that they never expected and are here to share their stories in the hopes of...

Breastfeeding is a natural way of providing nutrition to your baby, but sometimes you may not always be able to breastfeed your baby...

In this week's Expert Article, our Child Psychologist Dr Deirdre Brandner shares her insights into gender and the role we can play as...

When planning a family holiday with a baby, an important thing to consider is how your travel plans will affect your child’s sleep...

October is ADHD awareness month. Here, our paediatrician, Dr Lexi Frydenberg, sheds light on what ADHD is and is not. Are you worried...

Your baby needs a variety of food textures and practice before they can eat the same food as the rest of the family. Including a variety...