Questions tagged parenthood

Hi, This means that there is bleeding before gestation. It may be the start of a miscarriage but it is not a definite sign of problems. Best w...

Hi, It is not unusual to have periods of less movement at this gestation. Try lying down and having a cold drink to see if you can feel any flutte...

Hi, This means that you have had a bleed around the time of gestation. This does not say why it happened. Try not to worry too much. You have had ...

Hi, Your baby may be born at an above average weight (average being 3.5kg). This is not unusual and nothing to worry about. Babies grow very quick...

Hi, If you and your partner are relaxed people your baby has a greater chance of being relaxed. It is up to the genes and also if the parents have...

Hi, Many babies do not sleep properly through the night until around 2 years of age or later. At four months it is too early to worry if he sleeps...

Hi, It is fine to wear underwire bras until you start to notice that your breasts are noticeably larger and you need new bras. Then it is good to ...

Hi Candice, You need to visit your health professional or your local maternity unit for a check up. They will be able to check what is happening. ...

Hi, This is a small bleed that has occurred outside the sac that holds the baby. If the pregnancy continues it will more than likely disappear and...

Hi Jo, You probably need to talk to other women who are in a similar situation as you. You may also be feeling a bit anxious about what lies ahead...

Hi, You may want to talk to an independent midwife in your area. Midwives can provide one on one care to you and your family and you tend to have ...

Hi, I am sorry but you will need to talk to your specialist about the levels that you are describing. This is a specialist area and I am not famil...

Hi, It is safe to vaccinate with these immunisations. Talk to your GP for reassurance. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, It is best to try to remember your dates as this is more reliable for now. You must be very early 5 – 7 weeks. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Molly, This is very common in pregnancy. There are many drugs that haven’t really been tested during pregnancy but are thought that they ...

Hi Sharlene, You do have a high risk of developing diabetes again. You will be monitored and tested in the next month for signs of diabetes and per...

Hi Thank you for your enquiry. It is possible but there is usually difficulty in finding a doctor or maternity unit that will take you. Ask around ...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. All that you have described sounds perfectly normal. Over the next few weeks you will notice more definite signs o...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. This procedure is done in the maternity unit and the woman is closely observed for a few hours afterwards to see i...

Hi Alley, It is advisable to be fitted properly for a maternity bra. This can be done at many major department stores. Maternity bras tend to use ...

Hi, thanks for your email. Please read the response for the previous question or go to my parenting website www.parentsonline.com.au for further...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Descent means how far the baby`s head is into the pelvis and it is measured in fifths. So the baby`s head is desc...

Hi, your daughter isnt a bully as she is 2 and doing what other normal 2 year olds do. You seem to be managing the situation well regarding her beh...

Dear Shaz, i would use a facecloth to bathe him until he feels comfortable again. It is hard to know `why` it happened. Either way, it has, and if ...

Hi – it seems so difficult doesnt it? You have tried so many things and have your hands full with the two young children. I would like to sug...

Hi – I would avoid doing the things that dont work and learn some new ideas. Spend time with her, think about her good qualities, let her kno...