EXPERT ADVICE
What to bring to the hospital when you're having a baby
Only taking what you need to the hospital will make the experience less stressful for you and easier for staff. You’re having a baby, congratulations! Whether this is your first baby or one of several, the weeks leading up to…
Why you need to take folic acid when pregnant
It is really important to take folic acid if you are planning on getting pregnant. So you’ve started to think about trying for a baby, congratulations, what an exciting time! Good nutrition is important for everyone, but particularly important for…
How to wear your seat-belt when pregnant
During pregnancy all women should always wear a seat belt and wear the lap section of their seat-belt below their baby bump, across the pelvis, rather than across their stomach. A seat belt worn incorrectly—even while travelling at only 40km…
5 health benefits of quitting smoking
It’s never too late, or too early, to quit smoking and improve your health. Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but the benefits to your health make it worthwhile. Within days, you’ll notice the positive effects of stopping smoking, and as the…
Screen time for babies and toddlers
Experts discourage screen time for kids under two. From phones and tablets to laptops and televisions, the popularity of smart devices and streaming services has raised an important question for parents: How much screen time should I allow my child?…
The long-term impacts of non-fatal drowning
While the rate of fatal drowning accidents for young kids has declined over the last 15 years, there’s been an increase in non-fatal drownings – leaving many children and their families suffering – at times serious – lifelong consequences after…
How to keep your baby safe from the sun
For many Australian families, taking the kids to the beach for the day is a rite of passage and a much-loved way to escape the summer heat. However, for parents of babies under twelve months, there’s a few extra levels…
Dads can get postnatal depression too
Just because fathers don’t physically give birth, it doesn’t mean they are not at risk of postnatal depression. For many Queenslanders, the joy and excitement of having a baby can be accompanied by other emotions, some of them unexpected and…
