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Baby sleep: tips, tricks and what’s normal

Baby sleep: tips, tricks and what’s normal

New parents have a lot of questions about their baby’s sleep patterns. How much should they be sleeping? When? What are the signs it’s time to put them down to sleep? Dr. Chris Toumpas, paediatrician, and director of Paediatrics at Greenslopes Private Hospital and Paeds in a Pod, offers his advice.

Labour induction: what to expect when you’re being induced

Labour induction: what to expect when you’re being induced

There are many reasons your health professional might recommend an induction, but the process involves just three basic steps. Dr. Dora Ng obstetrician, gynaecologist and mother, explains.

Exercise in pregnancy: what’s best for you and baby?

Exercise in pregnancy: what’s best for you and baby?

We are often told that staying healthy during pregnancy is important for both mother and baby. But how does exercise factor into pregnancy health? Dr. Dora Ng obstetrician, gynaecologist and mother, gives her insights.

The Best Time to Introduce Eggs and Peanuts to Avoid Allergies in Children

The Best Time to Introduce Eggs and Peanuts to Avoid Allergies in Children

Australia’s food allergy rates are among the highest in the world – but there are some early preventative steps you can take to reduce the risk for your baby.

Common discomforts during pregnancy

Common discomforts during pregnancy

When you fall pregnant, there are several changes that will happen to your body which can lead to some forms of discomfort. While these discomforts may be completely normal during pregnancy, it’s important to know when to perhaps seek medical attention. Pregnancy has a number of stages and each of these stages comes with its own discomforts which arise largely due to the hormonal changes and the growth of the growing baby.