Moments and Milestones

Download the full brochure here Introduction Every baby has their own personality, but when it comes to their development and growth, most follow a predictable pattern. Even though the progression is generally consistent, there can be a lot of variation between individual children and their specific stage of development. This brochure has been prepared with …

Baby Toys

As soon as your baby is born, your baby will be surrounded with a room full of toys. However, there are a number of things to consider when choosing a toy for your baby. Safety Sturdiness and build. Look for toys which won’t break or fall apart easily and avoid toys with sharp edges or …

Growth Charts

Plotting your baby’s growth on a growth chart lets you ‘see’ how well they are growing over time – and shows you how they are developing. What are growth charts? Growth charts are a quick and easy way for both you and your doctor or nurse to track your child’s growth – providing a guide …

Overdue Babies

Pregnancy is calculated as 40 weeks in length from the first day of your last period. Most births fall between the 37th and 42nd week. If your baby is overdue, this means you’ve reached or passed the 42nd week. What Happens When Your Baby Is Overdue? Your midwife or obstetrician might offer you extra check-ups …

The signs of premature labour

It is important to know the signs of premature labour because sometimes things can start to happen a bit earlier than expected – including baby’s arrival. What is premature labour? Usually, a pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks and a baby born during this period is called ‘full term’. When a baby arrives before …

The Myth about Eating for Two

Now that you are pregnant, you will not only be eating for yourself but for your baby as well. Simply increasing your food intake is not the answer. Instead it’s more important that you choose a varied, well-balanced diet to ensure that both your own and your baby’s nutritional needs are met. You might be …

Feeling Your Baby Move

One of the more intimate experiences you may experience during pregnancy is feeling your baby move. Below are some milestones to look out for; however movement can occur at different stages for different mothers. During The Second Trimester Weeks 16-20 You’re likely to feel your baby moving at around 19 weeks If you’ve already had …

Having Twins or More

Just found out you’re having twins? Whether you’re feeling excited or a bit overwhelmed, knowing more about what’s ahead can help you plan your pregnancy and get ready for life with your new family. It’s twins! About 4500 sets of twins are born every year in Australia – which sounds a lot but is only …

Changes during pregnancy

A typical pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks – that’s 280 days from the first day of your last period to the date of baby’s arrival. Lots of changes are going to occur during this time – so it’s helpful to know what to expect. Your pregnancy is divided into three stages or trimesters.  Each trimester …