Newborn
Newborn screening test saves lives, money
Louise Hall Health Reporter A new test to screen newborns for rare genetic conditions that costs $3.50 a baby prevents death or intellectual disability in about 20 NSW children each year and delivers significant savings to the...
The wonderful world of newborn twins
Vicki Morris 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.
Newborn babies and sleep
Elizabeth Pantley Babies younger than four months old have very different sleep needs than older babies.
Planning for the first six weeks of a baby's life
The first six weeks of a baby's life are a hugely unsettling time, so a little planning will go a long way towards keeping the rest of the household running.
It's goodbye Mia and Jack, hello Isabella and William
After a five-year reign, Jack has lost its stranglehold on the title of NSW's top name for newborn boys, replaced by William. And the top girl's name - Isabella.
Babymoon travel boom
Rachel Browne Pre-baby getaways are a growing trend in tourism, with operators tailoring packages specifically for expectant couples.
More newborns tipping scales at over 4kg
Australian babies are becoming increasingly big bundles of joy, and health experts warn it's not always something to be happy about.
Cutting both ways
The thought of circumcising their baby appals many parents today. But what if it could potentially save their life? Sarina Lewis investigates.
Seven secrets to surviving your baby's first year
Jodie Benveniste Jodie Benveniste, director of Parent Wellbeing, shares seven ways to cope with the highs and lows of raising a baby.
Defining moments
Mia Freedman Actresses are always threatening to retire. Especially after they have kids. Last year - and not for the first time - new mums Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman both announced they wanted to quit...
Parents warned on child head injuries
Nick Miller Babies and toddlers have twice the risk of head injuries than children of any other age, research has found, leading to calls for parents to be more alert with their children.
Hip dysplasia: helping your baby
Debbie Clemens So your baby has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia but you're still confused as to what this means for her? Debbie Clemens of Hip Babes sheds some light on hip dysplasia.
No more tears
Catharine Munro While the supernannies preach rigid routine, this Sydney pediatrician believes nothing but total devotion to a newborn will give it the right start in life, writes Catherine Munro.
A valuable gift that some babies can't live without
Leonie Lamont It may seem odd that a womb can be a war zone for a foetus, but that is what used to occur with HDN - hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Sophie Falkiner's glamour mum guide
Stefanie Menezes Australia's yummiest mummy, Sophie Falkiner, offers her top tips to staying stylish in motherhood.
Conflicting parenting styles
Maria Tumarkin Amid an avalanche of child-rearing advice, Maria Tumarkin finds a simple message to transcend time and tantrums.
Baby name checklist
Richie Young Whilst your child can change their name by deed poll in the future it probably isn't what you want to envision during the baby naming process.
Twins: Nappies, bottoms & bathing
Vicki Morris Same as a singleton baby, your twins will do number ones and number twos… frequently. So, same as a singleton Mum, you need to make the choice between disposable or cloth nappies.
Twins: Feeding
Vicki Morris Along with sleeping, the act of feeding is what will take up the vast majority of your newborn babies’ lives for the first 3 months or so…and yours for that matter.
Twins: Sleeping
Vicki Morris Newborn babies, regardless of whether they are singletons, twins, triplets, quads… or sextuplets (those Mums are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G) sleep, on average, about 16-18 hours per day, broken by feeds.
