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Pre-conception
My Journey with Endometriosis and Infertility
QENDO Ambassador and 1029 Hot Tomato Radio Host Emily-Jade O'Keefe on her journey with Endometriosis and infertility
Advice and Resources for Disabled Parents
Although it might require some extra planning and perhaps some home modifications, it is certainly possible for disabled individuals to achieve their dream of becoming parents.
Male nutrition and how it can improve fertility
Current reports indicate that fertility problems affect approximately 15% of Australian couples. There’s a lot of focus on women improving their diet and lifestyle but dad’s-to-be should aim to improve their diet just as much as their partners. Sub-optimal diets can contribute to low sperm outputs and/or sperm abnormalities.
So women trying to conceive, here are three key dietary changes that your partner or husband may need to focus on to improve fertility...
Smoking and fertility
If you are hoping to have a baby and either you or your partner smoke, you need to quit for many reasons but also to help increase your chances of conceiving.
Pregnancy
Birth information Pregnancy nutrition Pregnancy health
Benefits of Floatation Therapy During Pregnancy
Some of the benefits you will experience from floating during pregnancy include reduced swelling, lower blood pressure, reduced stress, enhanced Mum-Bub Bonding and more...
Pregnant Ladies LOVE to FLOAT!
One group that benefits almost immediately when stepping into a float tank are pregnant women. Experiencing a near-zero gravity environment to stress relief, improved sleep, managing leg cramps, and finding a deepened emotional connection to their child, mums-to-be find tremendous benefits from float tanks!
Pregnancy concerns & diet solutions
Pregnancy is exciting, exhilarating and totally different for every woman. Below is a list of some common pregnancy concerns plus some positive action steps you can take that might help make your pregnancy all it can be.
Food Choices for a Healthy Pregnancy
While you’re pregnant, your body protects and nurtures your baby. You can provide the essential nutrients your baby needs by eating the right foods throughout your pregnancy and while you're trying to conceive. Don’t forget that what you eat today can affect your baby’s health tomorrow.
Baby
Newborn care Baby feeding Baby sleep Baby safety Nappies Baby development
What is Baby-Led Weaning?
Apart from the traditional 3 stage process of introducing solids, you may find other ways or methods to follow. One in particular that is getting some hype is a method called ‘Baby Led Weaning’ and is based on the self-feeding characteristics of breastfeeding.
Bringing Baby Home
Arriving home with a newborn and no midwife standing by to help or encourage you can be daunting. Don’t worry it’s all normal. Surviving the first weeks at home requires a calm attitude.
Night Waking
Your baby can wake at night for many reasons and the cause is often age related and very individual. Night – day rhythms are not established until your baby is about three months old.
Baby Sleep Patterns
Sleep is individual and is dependent on physical activity, general health and well being and environmental factors. Therefore the required amount of sleep may vary from baby to baby and sleep to sleep. Be guided by your baby’s tired signs and behaviour.
Parenting
General parenting Parenting help
Family Tours - Guided vs Self Guided
Tours are a great option for families, as it eliminates the need for hours of pre holiday planning as the itinerary is already planned for you.
Support for Dads
In mainstream Australia, Dads are traditionally encouraged to work and provide for the family and to be a Dad second. This is not everyone’s idea of being a Father. Some Dads need and want options.
How to build an unbreakable bond with your child
From the exploration in art, the tangible page turning offered with books, or the ritual of a shared experience such as a bedtime story; all help cement that crucial bond with you and your child.
Top 3 skin problems for kids and how to deal with them
Heat rash, sunburn and eczema are common skin problems that are known to run rampant through Spring and Summer. In this short guide, you will be informed of signs, symptoms and treatments you can adopt to deal with these top 3 skin problems.
Toddler
Toddler nutrition Toddler development Toddler care
Toddler Language Development
Language milestones depend on your toddler’s genetic abilities and the environment in which they are exposed to. Some toddlers are happy to babble away, while others wait until they have mastered the words in their head and then feel confident enough to speak them.
Prebiotics & Probiotics – How do they work?
Research has shown that the first 1000 days is a kind of golden window of opportunity where the right nutrition is crucial for optimal growth and development. As this includes pregnancy, being at your best nutritional self during pregnancy could not be more important, given the benefits healthy maternal nutrition has on infant development.
Toilet Training
How will I know my child is ready to be toilet trained? Once your child begins to show they are recognising their bodily functions, this is a good time to think about starting toilet training.
6 Easy hacks for disguising healthy food
Got a fussy little eater? Perhaps they don’t like a particular food, type of food, certain colour of food, or they don’t like their food touching – we’ve heard every excuse under the sun! If this sounds familiar to you, try these simple tips to get the good stuff into them.
Parenting BlogSpot
What to pack in your hospital bag!
With my third baby on the way, I need a reminder of what to pack in my hospital bag too!
Tiny 24-weeker Premmie, Lilija, starts Kindergarten
Early or traumatic birth can lead to growth or developmental delays, behavioural challenges and disabilities, and how their child will adjust at school is a common concern for these families. For all families though, this special moment is a milestone to be celebrated.
That's the way the Lactation Cookie Crumbles
A mother's journey towards self-belief, empowerment and confidence in her ability to nourish her child through breastfeeding.
Babywearing - Why you should fall in love with it
Ever wondered more about babywearing? Amber from The Infant Boutique recounts her babywearing journey and how she fell in love with it and what she did once she did.
