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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...

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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...

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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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Period Pack: 8 things you need for your first post-baby period

Sarina SinghOctober 5, 2017

Pregnancy comes with many perks (a beautiful bouncing bub at the end, for one), but going nine months without having to deal with your period is definitely ... Read More...

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Measles Alert: Melbourne locations listed possibly infectious

Anita ButterworthSeptember 20, 2017

UPDATED: Authorities have updated the number of cases involved in the Victorian measles outbreak to 11, with four more cases confirmed over the weekend. ... Read More...

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mums to get free mental health checks post pregnancy

More mums to get free mental health checks after pregnancy

Anita ButterworthAugust 24, 2017

More Australian women will have access to free mental health assessments after pregnancy, from November. In a bid to stop women in the private health sys... Read More...

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Is this the cure for deadly peanut allergies in kids?

Anita ButterworthAugust 17, 2017

Four years ago a group of peanut-allergic kids took part in the pioneering trial at Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, where they were given... Read More...

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The simple test to tell if your child’s car seat is safe

Jenna GalleyJuly 12, 2017

Two paramedics, who also happen to be parents, have shared an incredibly important reminder about infant car seat safety. And it's one that all parents need... Read More...

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What postnatal depression really feels like

Jenna GalleyJuly 7, 2017

We see the posters of a mother sitting in the dark, tears in her eyes as she rocks her crying baby. We're warned about the difference between the 'baby blue... Read More...

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The hidden truths about postnatal depression

Jenna GalleyJune 27, 2017

You've had a baby. You should feel like the luckiest person in the world. You should be on top of the moon. You should be beaming from the inside out. You s... Read More...

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