Health + Safety | Mum's Grapevine

Barwon region sees spike in whooping cough cases

Anita ButterworthJune 7, 2018

A rise in the number of whooping cough cases in the Barwon South West region has prompted a call for adults to get their booster shots, to stop the spread o... Read More...

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Delayed cord clamping could be a life-saver for newborns

Anita ButterworthMay 28, 2018

Australian babies are part of a study to test if delayed cord clamping can help newborns who aren't breathing at birth. It has the potential to change the w... Read More...

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Heartburn drug hope for preventing pre-eclampsia

Anita ButterworthMay 23, 2018

Australian women will be part of a trial to test if a common heartburn medication could prevent the potentially deadly pregnancy condition pre-eclampsia. ... Read More...

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Mum’s bassinet warning after baby’s frightening injury

Anita ButterworthMay 21, 2018

A worried mum is warning other parents about the possible dangers of a bassinet with mesh lining after her baby suffered a frightening injury. Erin Duffy... Read More...

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World first pre-eclampsia blood test available in Melbourne

Anita ButterworthMay 3, 2018

A blood test that predicts the chance of pregnant women developing the potentially deadly condition pre-eclampsia is now available at the Royal Women's Hosp... Read More...

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Clearing sniffles: How to manage baby’s first cold

Sammi HallMay 1, 2018

The first time bub gets a cold is heartbreaking. Giggles turn to sniffles and sweet little smiles get turned upside down. While a cold will eventually su... Read More...

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9 ways to combat nappy rash for good

Sarina SinghApril 30, 2018

Almost all babies get nappy rash at some point in their nappy-wearing days. Nappies get wet – that’s their job (especially in those newborn days). And mois... Read More...

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Cuddling babies has a long-lasting effect at the molecular level, study shows

Natalie EslerApril 6, 2018

The cuddles you give your baby might be doing more good than just stopping their tears. A recent study from the University of British Colombia found cudd... Read More...

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Test to predict who will go into labour prematurely

Anita ButterworthFebruary 14, 2018

A simple test could predict which mums-to-be will prematurely give birth. Melbourne researchers are conducting a world-first trial into pre-term labour invo... Read More...

AllBeing PregnantHealth + SafetyPregnancy

Watch: Sun deflects from baby mirror and burns a hole in car seat

Anita ButterworthFebruary 2, 2018

A mum has filmed her baby's car seat apparently burning and smoking, as sunlight deflects onto it via a mirror. Texas-based Amanda Kenny DeAngelis said s... Read More...

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Nima, the portable gluten tester for peace-of-mind

Anita ButterworthJanuary 10, 2018

Having a gluten-sensitive family member means putting faith in anyone preparing your meals. A new, pocket-sized machine that tests food in a matter of minut... Read More...

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New research: Colic relief hope for breastfed babies

Anita ButterworthJanuary 3, 2018

A simple probiotic could be the key to help babies with colic settle. Australian researchers have found that a particular strain of probiotic may help re... Read More...

AllBabiesHealth + SafetyLiving with Babies

Summer lifesaver: Kids rescue rashie with CPR instructions

Anita ButterworthNovember 30, 2017

Aussie kids are water babies (we do live in a home girt by sea), and summer is our favourite time to splash in the local pool or hit the beach with our tots... Read More...

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Delayed cord clamping could save thousands of premature babies

Anita ButterworthOctober 31, 2017

Waiting just 60 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord of premature babies could be live-saving, an Australian study has revealed. Researchers have f... Read More...

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The clever SPOT teaching kids about sunscreen

Anita ButterworthOctober 18, 2017

Aussie kids are beach babes and backyard adventurers. They're a generation of sun-seekers and most days we find ourselves slathering on layers of sunscreen ... Read More...

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