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Photos tackle taboo issue

Photograph: Robeccer McLean ACOCP 5 Jun | No one likes to see or hear of very sick children, yet Heartfelt, a photography exhibition by The Australian Community of Child Photographers (ACOCP) is about to shed new light on the subject.

How to have a baby on a budget

baby_1_90x60 JODIE MCEWEN 5 Jun | We didn’t set out on this parenthood journey looking to become financially rich, and yes, it takes money to raise a family. But how much does it really cost?

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Study confirms cot death link to smoking

Quitting smoking during pregnancy LOUISE HALL 22 Apr | Australian researchers have discovered the first evidence that exposure to cigarette smoke induces abnormalities in babies' brains, putting them at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Older Mums, more babies

LOUISE HALL 14 Apr | More than one in five babies in NSW are born to mothers aged over 35, and almost one in three are delivered by caesarean section, latest figures reveal.

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Breastfeeding helpline launched

Breastfeeding helpline launched ABA 19 Mar | 1800 mum 2 mum utilises the real-life experience of over 200 trained volunteer counsellors each week who help other mums with issues including expressing and storing milk, weaning, supply and what to do when baby simply says no.

More newborns tipping scales at over 4kg

Big Babies 16 Mar | Australian babies are becoming increasingly big bundles of joy, and health experts warn it's not always something to be happy about.

Teaching your baby sign language

Little Lucas signing 10 Mar | Babies learn to talk during the first two years of their life. By 10 to 14 months babies usually speak their first word but they can learn to use sign language from a much younger age.

Double is trouble when caring for premature babies

Essential Baby member Karen's baby Ethan was born at 33 weeks. JULIE ROBOTHAM 10 Mar | Care facilities for the most fragile premature babies are under mounting pressure in NSW, as a baby boom collides with rising numbers of twins - the result of fertility treatment and the increasing age of new mothers.

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The wonderful world of newborn twins

Twins Congratulations! I’m going to assume that as you are reading this you have either found out that you are going to have twins, or perhaps you have twins that you've prepared earlier.

Baby naming ceremonies

Naming Ceremony Naming and welcoming ceremonies have been part of family and community life for centuries. Almost every culture has a ceremony or a ritual designed to celebrate or mark the occasion of birth.

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Birth Trauma

Birth de-briefing Birth trauma can affect any woman who has given birth. Although it is experienced by many women, most women do not talk about it and many may not even know they have it. This silence does nothing to help women move past their trauma; it is my hope that this article will help you along the path to recovery.

Raising eco-babies

Raise a green eco baby The way we live, eat, drink, travel, shop, communicate and live our lives affects our eco-footprint. These days everyone is being urged to make changes to their lifestyles to reduce the impact we have on the Earth. Raising babies and children are among the most important things we will do in a lifetime, and doing it as environmentally friendly as possible, may be the most important thing we can do for their future.

Five tips for the new Dad

New dad So, you’re a new Dad. No doubt you are well prepared and have read a lot of parenting books... hmm I didn’t think so! Read five key tips here to help you, and your partner, with your new arrival.