Weaning is an exciting (and messy) phase of parenthood. After months of milk, it's time for your baby to explore ...

LM, CPM and CNM with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive women's health care, prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum services in Oregon. Registered member of the American College of ...

Breastsleeping is much more than a way to rest, at the heart of it, breastsleeping is about connection, the reassuring bond between a mother and her baby during those peaceful night hours. This is a ...

Epidurals are a popular choice for pain relief during labour. Around one and a half of low risk women giving birth to their first baby at private hospital have an epidural, and around one third when ...

The sleepless nights might be long, but the years disappear faster than you can say, ‘Please slow down.’ One minute, you’re holding your squishy newborns in your arms and then, suddenly, you’re waving ...

When you first discover you’re pregnant, it can feel a bit like going back to school; there’s so much to learn. The food you consume will affect your baby, so it’s crucial to make sure you’re eating ...

Breastfeeding has occurred over aeons. It’s normal for our species. Many of us know breastmilk is important to support a ...

You might have heard about the multiple benefits many herbal teas offer. However, we must never underestimate the power of herbal medicines. Although there are health benefits in many herbal teas, not ...

Lamb cutlets are a classic Aussie barbecue staple, loved for their quick cooking time and rich flavour. Australia is one of the world’s leading lamb producers, with sheep grazing on vast pastures, ...

For breastfeeding mothers, most breast changes are completely normal and due to the hormonal changes related to pregnancy and the postpartum period. During pregnancy, you might have noticed that your ...

Vernix caseosa, one of those things about a newborn baby that when you first hear it you will say ‘wait, I don’t know about that one for sure’. Let’s have a look at all there is to know about vernix ...