Questions tagged second tri

Hi Lisa, 5 months is a good time to start! I love avo as a starter for bubs, it has a similar composition of fats to breastmilk and is a lovely fo...

Hi Lisa, There are stronger medications that can be used at night to assist you to get a better night’s sleep. Please visit your GP. Bes...

Hi, There is no real reason to wait except for dates. This may not seem an issue now but it can be when you are pregnant. If you do not want to wa...

Hi, This can be normal at this stage. Try not to worry too much just yet and if you do not want to fall pregnant you should be using contraception...

Hi Tanya, By about 3 months baby should be in a cot, they are starting to move around more and getting bigger. The choice is entirely yours. Pers...

Hi There, I wonder if it is a matter of removing the option of a bottle of if there is something worth looking into given you have said that your ...

Hi There, Sounds like you have a very knowing little chap! You could try very slowly altering the ratio of pear to other foods until it gets down...

Hi, You may be developing carpal tunnel syndrome which can develop in pregnancy due to the increase in fluid levels. Visit your GP for further adv...

Hi Manda, You have come to the right place. You sound like you are doing a great job if you are already monitoring the balance of foods in your ...

Hi Nic, There is no reason why you can`t move baby onto a sipper cup for his lunch-time feed now. Take it slowly making sure he is still gainin...

Hi There, If toddlers eat a good healthy and varied diet it is generally fine to wean them from formula. In fact just 1 cup of milk and a piece ...

Hi Liz, This is very common if you have had a baby before, especially in the last few weeks of pregnancy. It also may be form tiredness. Try not t...

Hi Rachel, At this age you would expect to be offering one overnight feed but unless you resettle him awake into his cot he will not learn to slee...

Hi, The techniques we use are lots of hands on and send a clear message that it`s time to sleep. Depending how old she is there are techniques fo...

Hi There, It is likely that your bub is going through a bit of a growth spurt. These fussy times are now called the `wonder` weeks you can find mo...

Hi There, Yes my second was the same, took him until about 11 months to really get into water. It really is perseverance to be honest, find some ...

Hi, Please direct this question to Leanne, the panel`s nutritionist. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, I am sorry I am not sure what dates you are giving me? Can you explain this a little clearer? I need first day of last period dates. Best ...

Hi Chontelle, Not knowing how old Lachlan is makes it difficult to answer. He may be hungry at 4am. Anything under one hour is a catnap and you co...

Hi Sally, Thank you for your enquiry. It is very common for unusual findings to be seen on ultrasounds. Most often the finding occurs when the ult...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. There is no extra risk to your baby if you have a natural birth. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Sara, It is very common to show earlier if you have had a baby before. If you feel over tired and have bad morning sickness this is a sign of t...

Hi, She really does seem to be settling well during the day and self settling is what you really want. Make sure you rule out colic as this can af...

Hi Grace, From about 6 months on baby should be able to sleep 7pm to 7am without an overnight feed. We don`t usually recommend a roll over feed u...

Hi Kristy, Please direct your sleep questions to Maree, or consult your Early Childhood Health Centre. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. You can start to feel the signs of pregnancy quite early and this is often the first thing that some women notice....

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. The return of your periods can occur at any time and it can be irregular like you have described. Once you start f...

Hi, Early days it is and you shouldn`t expect a baby to sleep through the night before 6 months of age. 4 hourly feeding would still be normal f...

Hi There, I think I would try omitting the milk (in fact it has some quiet major nutritional issues in bubs under 12 months anyway) but trialing ...

Hi Collette, He relies heavily on your presence to return to sleep and if you really want to change this I think you would be best to try our...