With the government’s recent move to disband the MAIF agreement (Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas), many health advocates and medical professionals are extremely concerned about what this ...

While your period seems like only bleeding, it contains blood, mucous and endometrial (uterine lining) cells. If you’re ...

It’s often quoted, but exactly where does the ‘Breast Is Best’ message come from? In 1978, British authors Penny and Andrew Stanley wrote a book of this title, which went on to become a bestseller. At ...

Spitting up, gassiness, fussiness, and sleepless moments – these are signs many parents worry about when it comes to their infant’s health. While they are often very typical behaviours for newborns ...

When are you going to stop breastfeeding?” “Are you still breastfeeding?” Despite the vast amount of evidence demonstrating ...

During pregnancy, a baby’s energy needs are supported mainly by transfer of sugar (glucose) via the placenta. Once a baby is born and the umbilical cord has stopped pulsating, the maternal sugar ...

Leading health organizations from around the world recommend exclusive breastfeeding for babies for the first 6 months, then for suitable complementary foods to be introduced and for breastfeeding to ...

Jaundice is a very common condition that happens to babies. It’s a condition that causes a yellowish tinge to appear on the skin and sometimes the whites of the eyes. Usually, jaundice is harmless and ...

Dear friends and family who are eagerly awaiting an invitation to visit a newborn baby, The new parents are tired. So tired. They’re happy, overwhelmed, infatuated, scared, and proud, but mostly, they ...

When Should I Introduce Solids? With so many conflicting recommendations from health professionals and organizations, about when to introduce solids, it’s no wonder parents are confused. The latest ...

Leading health organisations from around the world recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and then for breastfeeding to continue alongside suitable solid foods for at least one year.

While 96% of Australian mothers intend to breastfeed, 34% of babies have been given formula in their first month, and by 6 months, almost 70% of babies have been introduced to formula, either ...