Questions tagged paren

Hi K, Thanks for your question. Generally when your baby first begins to sign, they do start using that one sign for everything. A similar thi...

Hi, A baby’s heart rate is regarded as normal if it is between 120 and 160 beats per minute. It is often slower when the baby is at rest. Th...

Hi Melissa, This is a sign of increased fluid. It is very normal in late pregnancy. Try to raise your feet when you are sitting down and this shou...

Hi Rebecca, It can be very uncomfortable in late pregnancy, especially with other children to care for and being a bit older. Try to hang in there...

Hi Siobhan, This is quite common in pregnancy and nothing to worry about. If you try to express both nipples you will find that there is colostrum...

Hi Tricia, At 5 months you would expect baby to still be waking once over night and by about 6 months baby should be able to sleep through 7-7. Fo...

Hi, You need to have a check up with your health care professional. You may be leaking fluid from around the baby or it may be urine (which is qui...

Hi Ann, If you have stopped drinking and smoking everything should be fine with the baby. Many women are not aware that they are pregnant in the e...

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

Hi Jess, Yes you can continue to do everything as normal and this includes lifting your older child. If you do experience problems with the pregn...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your question to your Early Childhood Health Centre. Sorry ...

Hi, It really is your choice to have her next to you or move her to her own room. She may well be hungry and I would try increasing her daily intak...

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

Hi Cassie, Your baby is very well protected for now and getting up from the floor and physical work will only cause tiredness and will not harm th...

Hi There, Yes it is a bit unfortunate that we professionals give some conflicting advice, I remember as a first time mum how confusing it was eve...

Hi Shea, Sometimes we try so many different things and only succeed in confusing baby and mother about how and when to sleep. It would seem Alann...

Hi There, Constipation is dry hard stools that are difficult to pass. They occur because the body hasn’t enough fluid so it removes as much...

Hi Michelle, It sounds like you have a fabulous little eater there. Toddlers eating habits vary widely from one to another, generally it is best ...

Hi Paula, It actually worked with my older son after 3 nights but not my youngest. For settling techniques to work you should be consistent as bab...

Hi Elaine, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s probably better for you to direct this question to Maree, check her...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. This is a bit of a controversial area. The good news is that you have a bit of time to decide on the best option f...

Hi Amanda, It’s hard to say exactly what was going on, milk reactions can be 1. an intolerance to lactose or 2. a allergy to the milk pro...

Sorry, no pillow. Cheers, Maree

Hi, This must be really hard for you and I would advise you to see your doctor and get his recommendations for professional assistance. Do keep tw...

Hi There, I am just wondering if he is teething? If it is a new pattern then there may well be something that has sparked it, hopefully just temp...

Hi There, I would recommend following up with your child health nurse, if she has suggested more meat, then she should ideally also be able to pro...

Hi Kate, Green poo isn’t generally considered normal, yes I would ask for a second opinion and perhaps talk on the phone first to see if the...

Hi, It`s a bit of a catch 22 because you are feediing through the night she won`t eat as much through the day. From about 6 months a baby should b...

Hi Hiria, Thanks for your email. Your daughter sounds like a high-spirited and determined young lady which is a terrific quality, but can be cha...

Hi Melissa, Thank you for your enquiry. It is unfortunate that you have had such difficult experiences. More than likely next time it will be rec...