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Hi Lorraine, It can be stressful when you know you have to get back to work and need bub to take formula. You have done the right thing in tryi...

Hi Amanda, It sounds like you are doing a great job – you have obviously tried a lot of different things already, in the quest to find some ...

Hi Linda, I think you have posed a very good question; I am surprised I don’t get asked this more given the current line of advertising/mar...

Hi Linda, I think you have posed a very good question; I am surprised I don’t get asked this more given the current line of advertising/mar...

Hi Sushma, interestingly this has become a common concern and I have had many mums with the same worry. So you aren`t alone. You never know, per...

Hi Beck, A blood test will not show that you have miscarried just yet. Try not to worry for now as unfortunately there is not much that you can do...

Hi Olivia, I wonder if it might help to start with the bottles that use sipper cups as the teat? Like the Avent ones, where you can use the bott...

Hi, As long as you are not getting drunk now that you know that you are pregnant. Babies are very well protected in the early weeks so try not to ...

Hi, It is always best to find out you are experiencing problems with your pregnancy as soon as possible. However, you will have a scan to check th...

Hi Natalie, Sometimes we try so many things that we end up confusing both baby and ourselves. Beacause of these inconsistencies in the settling ba...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi Huzna, The presence of this antibody is quite common and it does not usually cause any problems during pregnancy. You may have the levels check...

Hi Maggie, Vaccination is such a huge area, there is so much fear and guilt built into the discussion. I have to agree I am on side of allowing ...

Hi Liat, Its all very normal, some bubs take to solids like they have been waiting for it for weeks, others find the whole thing a bit dreary at f...

Hi Lauren, You may have an irritable uterus that is causing you some discomfort. If you are sure of your dates then you are 24 weeks and the baby ...

Hi There, To be honest I really cant blame bubs who turn their noses up at infant cereal. Generally it is pretty bland goo. Just to ensure you ...

Hi Amanda, Its so great to hear back from members, so thanks for taking the time to update me. Sounds like you are well on the road to recovery r...

Hi, I think you are doing the right thing and it seems to be working for you. Just be sure you resettle her awake into the cot and this way she wi...

Hi, Continue you to work with your GP to fix any issues you are personally having, you need to be well to cope with all the day to day stresses of...

Hi Nicole, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your question to Leanne, or see your Early Childhood...

Hi Rebecca, The risks of complications are far higher in births that are induced or in a caesarean birth. It is always better for mother and baby ...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi Lizzie, It sounds like you have been through a lot already, and particularly because at the age of 9 weeks you already have several diagnoses!!...

Hi, It is advisable not to try to lose weight when you are pregnant. The best thing to do is to try not to gain much weight as the baby will be ab...

Hi Kylie, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your feeding questions to Leanne, or see your Early C...

Hi Rosie, It is reasonably common that some bubs while being interested in what you put to your mouth (remembering that "the mouth" to a baby is ...

Hi Natasha, Fussy eating can really have ou pulling your hair out! It does tend to hit around 18 months, but having said this I wouldn`t rule out ...

Hi Meg, It is possible the straight cows milk upset her digestive system, for example it could have been colic. You might like to talk to a nutri...

Hi, Sometimes when the baby’s head engages you may feel a bit lighter in the tummy as the weight of the baby has shifted into your pelvis. M...

Hi Anita, It`s never too early to start a good settling routine. It only takes about 3 days to create a habit and for many babies that are rocked...