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Does my baby have an ear infection? There’s going to be an app for that

Anita ButterworthJune 3, 2019

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 kids using a simpl... Read More...

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Eating nuts in pregnancy linked to smarter babies

Anita ButterworthMay 17, 2019

Craving the crunch of cashews or wanting to munch on macadamias while pregnant? The experts are telling us to go nuts - because eating nutty goodness in the... Read More...

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A simple nasal spray may reduce kids having tonsils removed

Anita ButterworthApril 22, 2019

A simple nasal spray could reduce the number of Australian kids having their tonsils removed, and help children who snore. Melbourne researchers are trai... Read More...

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Mums are being warned of the health risks involved when carrying baby car seats | Mum's Grapevine

New mums encouraged not to carry car seats

Anita ButterworthApril 19, 2019

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 heavy car seats, to prevent p... Read More...

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Measles warning after two babies diagnosed in NSW

Anita ButterworthApril 1, 2019

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 infectious diseas... Read More...

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UPDATE: Measles alert for Melbourne after more cases confirmed

Anita ButterworthMarch 22, 2019

UPDATE: May 22, 2019: Two new cases of measles have now emerged in Victoria, prompting authorities to issue a fresh warning. Victoria's Acting Chief Heal... Read More...

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Baby and woman diagnosed with measles in NSW

Anita ButterworthMarch 6, 2019

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 disease after returning... Read More...

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Listeria death prompts warning for pregnant women

Anita ButterworthFebruary 25, 2019

Pregnant women are once again being urged to be vigilant about the food they're eating, following the death of a woman in her 80s from listeria poisoning. A... Read More...

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Dads matter too: Mental health funds boost for new fathers

Anita ButterworthFebruary 13, 2019

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 strugglin... Read More...

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World first: Baby born to mum with transplanted uterus from dead donor

Anita ButterworthDecember 5, 2018

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 mother wa... Read More...

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Taking Omega-3 in pregnancy reduces premature births

Anita ButterworthNovember 19, 2018

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 born prematurely. A... Read More...

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Mum’s warning after toddler’s feet burnt at park

Anita ButterworthNovember 8, 2018

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 she... Read More...

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Australian Red Cross Blood Service Milk Bank

Milk bank launched by Australian Red Cross Blood Service

Anita ButterworthSeptember 11, 2018

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 wil... Read More...

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Mum’s warning after baby dies from a cold sore

Anita ButterworthJuly 27, 2018

The common cold sore virus stole the life of Sydney mum Jess Buchanan's newborn, and she's determined no other parents suffer the same heartbreaking loss. ... Read More...

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Meningococcal vaccination: baby being immunised

Meningococcal vaccination changes: what you need to know

Anita ButterworthJuly 5, 2018

Babies in South Australia will be the first in the nation to get free meningococcal B disease vaccinations. It's the first state to introduce a free vaccin... Read More...

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