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Baby born from embryo frozen for 27 years
Baby Molly Everette Gibson is a record-breaker. She was frozen as an embryo in 1992 and has finally been given life … 27 years later. […]
Research finds tummy time helps babies ability to crawl
Some babies love it, and some hate it, but new research has confirmed that tummy time is a must for all babies because it helps […]
UPDATE: More Victorian measles exposure sites identified
UPDATE: December 10, 2019: Health authorities have released an updated list of public exposure sites in Victoria after more measles cases were identified. In 2019 […]
Study: Mums with five kids get the most sleep
More kids means less sleep, right? Not according to the latest research, which has revealed a rather juicy little sleep secret – mums with five […]
Does my baby have an ear infection? There’s going to be an app for that
It’s one of the most common reasons babies are taken to the doctor, but parents may soon be able to self-diagnose ear infections in their […]
Eating nuts in pregnancy linked to smarter babies
Craving the crunch of cashews or wanting to munch on macadamias while pregnant? The experts are telling us to go nuts – because eating nutty […]
A simple nasal spray may reduce kids having tonsils removed
A simple nasal spray could reduce the number of Australian kids having their tonsils removed, and help children who snore. Melbourne researchers are trailing the […]
New mums encouraged not to carry car seats
New mums are being encouraged to transport bub to and from the car in a baby carrier or sling, rather than carry their baby in […]
Measles warning after two babies diagnosed in NSW
Parents are being warned to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two babies too young to be vaccinated were diagnosed with the […]
Baby and woman diagnosed with measles in NSW
A baby who is too young to receive the routine measles vaccine and a woman in her 20s have been diagnosed with the highly contagious […]
Dads matter too: Mental health funds boost for new fathers
For many parents, having a baby is one of life’s happiest milestones, but for others, it’s completely overwhelming. And it’s not just mums who are […]
World first: Baby born to mum with transplanted uterus from dead donor
In a medical breakthrough, a healthy Brazilian girl is the first baby to be born using a uterus transplanted from a dead donor. The 32-year-old […]
Taking Omega-3 in pregnancy reduces premature births
Pregnant women are being encouraged to take a daily dose of omega-3 from 12 weeks of pregnancy to reduce the risk of their baby being […]
Mum’s warning after toddler’s feet burnt at park
A Queensland mum is warning of the dangers of hot surfaces in parks after her toddler suffered second-degree burns on her feet. Simone Pickering says […]
Milk bank launched by Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Premature babies in South Australia will be the first to benefit from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service Milk Bank, launched today. The Milk Bank […]