Although breastfeeding is a natural way to nourish your baby, it’s a way of feeding that both you and your baby must learn together. It takes time, patience and practice.

In Australia, almost all mums intend to breastfeed. While breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding, it isn’t always easy.

Arriving home with a newborn and no midwife standing by to help or encourage you can be daunting. You may find you can’t take your eyes off your newborn and burst into tears for no good reason.

Come prepared to your preconception checkup. Review this checklist before you go so you can make the most of the time with your doctor.

Cradle cap is a yellow crusty substance found on your baby’s scalp or eye brows that may be oily or dry to touch.

YOU are still your baby’s best toy. Your baby will love people talking to them and making faces with them. Read and sing to your baby and let them lie on your tummy to play and gently rumble.

One of the most common infections in children between six months and three years is a middle-ear infection called otitis media. Learn more.

Pregnancy is exciting, exhilarating and totally different for every woman.

In a multiple pregnancy, your body needs extra nutrition to provide the vitamins, minerals and energy your babies need. That doesn’t mean eating triple the amount.

Eating is an essential human function. Every country and every civilisation has created its own eating habits and cuisine.

Your baby is discovering their emotions from birth. Their senses develop and they form emotional bonds which will be influential factors in their ongoing development.

Pregnancy is an exciting journey, and ensuring you get the right nutrients is key to supporting your baby's growth and development.

Trying to get pregnant? You can start making positive changes to your diet & lifestyle now.

If you thought feeding your baby had its challenges, then eating with a toddler is going to be even more amusing for you.

When your toddler's temperature is higher than 38°C it's considered a fever. Read more about the reasons your toddler might have a fever and what to do.

Pregnant women will tell you they experience almost irrepressible cravings for certain foods – salty, sweet, spicy or fatty foods. Some think it’s the body signaling what the growing baby needs.

Often there is a lot of advice on what NOT to eat during pregnancy - because reducing the risk of bacterial infection which can make your baby ill, is super important.

Baby formula is usually split up into two categories according to your babys age. 

Statistics show that Australia has one of the highest rates of allergies in the world, although it’s not entirely understood why.

Did you know? Offering sugary drinks to your baby adds extra calories to the diet and can negatively affect their teeth health?  Offer water in a cup instead.  

A toddler’s immune system is still developing and becomes stronger over time. Boosting their little immune system is about helping their defence system be as strong as it can be. Read our tips.

The increasing epidemic of childhood obesity and its health implications are of high concern worldwide. Obesity makes your baby susceptible to a number of health and social problems.

Perhaps one of your most important jobs as a parent is to be a good role model for your baby, particularly when it comes to healthy eating.

Are you noticing any of these pregnancy symptoms? Do you think you might be pregnant and want to know when to take a pregnancy test? Remember early pregnancy symptoms can be misleading.

It’s no surprise that your energy and nutrition needs go up when you’re breastfeeding. Choose healthy foods and beverages to get the extra kilojoules and nutrients you both need.

There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you’ll need to support another life.

The first few months in particular you will notice huge changes in your baby’s growth and development; there is truth in the cliché ‘they grow so quickly’.

Newborn babies are often very alert and eager to feed right after birth. Straight after birth you produce this special substance called colostrum, which is full of infection-fighting antibodies.