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Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your feeding questions to Leanne, or see your Early Childho...

Hi, This type of bleeding in pregnancy is very normal and as the baby grows the size of the bleed will become insignificant. At 10 weeks there is ...

Hi There, Congratulations on baby George! I am just wondering when you say you give him a bottle and it has cows` milk, do you mean a formula bas...

Hi, Some women can experience more severe ovulation pain after a tubal ligation. If you are not overly sensitive to ovulation cramps then you may ...

Hi, I’m sorry that things are so tough for you and your little girl. I’m sorry too that your doctor doesn’t seem to understand w...

Hi Bec, Sounds like you have a little girl who is enjoying her `food` either way, so that`sa good sign. Yes you are right breast milk is still he...

Hi Kristy, If you are seeing the same midwife each visit then it is a better indication of the baby’s growth. They will be able to tell you ...

Hi There, There are many reasons a bub changes his routine. It is very common that bubs go off their feeds or seem unsatisfied when they are unw...

Hi Laura, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Ea...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi There, Just on the topic of breastfeeds, my first was the same, I demand fed him and had a 3 hourly feeding baby up to quite a late age. Yes,...

Hi Lis, The cyst is a normal part of pregnancy so it has nothing to do with the bleeding. You need to notify your GP of the second bleed as they m...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your feeding questions to Leanne, or see your Early Childho...

Hi, Unfortunately due to your age the qualities of your eggs do lessen so you are at a higher risk of miscarriage. However, you still may be able ...

Hi There, It can be so confusing when you are suddenly told that someone believes you are off the track, I had that happen once and felt quite at...

Hi Ally, If you were a little overweight before you fell pregnant then this can sometimes happen and the baby still has enough stores for itself d...

Hi There, It is reasonably common that formula can lead to eczema, you may find going off it or changing to a low lactose or a hydrolysed formul...

Hi There, Good on you for perservering with it, its so much easier said than done these things, I do understand. Below are some tips from Janet...

Hi Tracey, An endocrinologist is a specialist for diabetes so it is best to follow their advice on your diabetes. Usually if a random blood sugar ...

Hi Tanya, If you have straight forward high blood pressure in pregnancy then there is medication that can control your blood pressure. If you are ...

Hi Allyson, The morning sickness should subside quite quickly after giving birth. You may notice the odd feeling of it but largely it will reduce ...

Hi Jo, I think there may be a reasonable chance that with an Asian influence lactose intolerance could be the culprit. Breastmilk of course does...

Hi Ellie, Babies change so quickly as they grow. Following a feed/play/sleep routine means you can watch for the tired signs and act on them. If ...

Hi, Sounds like fussy eating may have hit early, although sometimes low levels of iron can affect little ones appetites. So just on this it might b...

Hi Ros, Yes it sounds a bit like a catch 22 doesn’t it, is it the breastfeeding that is interfering with her appetite but yes breastfeedi...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy and childbirth. Please direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Childhood Health C...

Hi Judy, Sounds like you are a very informed grandma (or Nana as the case may be). Cows’ milk as a drink isn’t recommended until aft...

Hi Heleina, Yes it sounds to me as though you have a young lady who knows just what she likes and doesn’t like! It would be more ideal to g...

Hi Audrey, Thank you for your enquiry. There is an increase in the incidence of autism when the father is over 50 but it doesn’t necessarily...

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your enquiry. It is advisable to try to find some yoga in pregnancy classes as they offer some great positions and bre...