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Lack of maternity leave and workplace discrimination bad for pregnant women's psychological health
Lack of access to maternity leave and workplace discrimination is contributing to poor mental health in pregnant women, according to a new University of Melbourne study... read more

Help for Mums of dribblers, teethers or reflux babies
Mums of dribblers, teethers or reflux babies will tell you how often they have to change their baby's tops because they end up wet through... read more

It's ok, you're not alone - a staggering 84% of Mums have concerns when feeding their baby
In a baby report released by Heinz?, a staggering 84% of mothers have concerns about feeding their baby. The Heinz Australian Baby Report surveyed mothers of infants aged 6-15 months and was commissioned to understand why some parents experience anxiety when cooking for their baby... read more

Does Your Baby have Sensitive Skin?
Clearly Herbal Natural Baby Wipes were developed by Dee Evans, the mother of a nappy rash and eczema suffering toddler. After months of using steroid creams, ointments for the bath and even wet wrapping, along with countless trips to the doctors and a dermatologist, Dee and husband Jon discovered the benefits of using de-ionized and purified water... read more

Why Parents Should Avoid Using Teething Gels on their Babies & Children
Most parents are very cautious about what they feed their children, they don't allow sweets or junk food and no precooked meals full of preservatives. Yet, these same parents freely use over the counter teething gels on their babies & teething toddlers exposing them to unnecessary risks... read more

Terrific Toddlers
How can you stop your toddler from getting into everything? Can you really turn your day from chaos into calm? Can tantrums be avoided? Find some answers here... read more

New model of care to support pregnant women attending hospital emergency departments
Pregnant women attending hospital emergency departments would immediately be transferred to maternity units under a new model of care announced today by NSW Minister for Health, Reba Meagher... read more

Little Explorers
Little Explorers is a wonderful new resource for parents and children who love to be outdoors. Young Northern Beaches mum Caroline Edwards has done all the hard work for busy families, sourcing the best parks, playgrounds, beaches and child friendly cafes and restaurants... read more

Meningococcal Disease
NSW Health has advised the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease in the lead up to spring, as this time of year can typically be a peak period for the disease. 'Early identification and treatment of meningococcal disease is vital... read more

Sydney Mum's New Treatment for Post Natal Depression Reaches New Heights
Sydney Mum Jodie Brookes has had her Mummy Planner program recently featured in Woman's Day highlighting to all Australian mums the importance of 'asking for help' when dealing with Post Natal Depression... read more

From an 80's Pop Band to Planes, Trains and Automobiles!
Two-time Ivor Novello award nominee Marcus Vere, from the 80's pop group LIVING IN A BOX, never thought he'd write a song about concrete? until he had kids! From an idea at a dinner party three years ago, husband and wife team, Marcus and Laetitia Vere created the Here Comes A...! DVDs.... read more

Choosing Child Care: A Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care
The ultimate guide - an easy to read, must have book telling parents everything they need to know about finding and using a child care centre in Australia. It gives many real life examples based on both the author's extensive work history in centres and being a parent faced with the prospect of finding a child care centre... read more

Boosting new dads' confidence with a first baby leads to happier families
Boosting new dads' confidence in caring for their newborn babies could be the key to creating healthier, happier families, say the creators of a unique early parenting program developed by the University of Melbourne... read more

The Sleepeasy Solution: The Complete Guide to Getting Your Baby or Toddler to Sleep
Sleep experts to the stars offer their exclusive services to tired parents in a new dvd, 'The Sleepeasy Solution'. What do celebrity parents Ben Stiller, Greg Kinnear and Conan O'Brien have in common? Their families are all finally getting sleep thanks to The Sleepeasy Solution... read more

Breastfeeders Anonymous - For women who want to breastfeed
The recently released Breastfeeders Anonymous is a light-hearted, informative and easy-to-read book, perfect for new mums or pregnant women hoping to breastfeed... read more

National Pre Eclampsia Awareness Week - 19-25 August 2007
Pre Eclampsia - the Silent Killer. Awareness of Pre Eclampsia, an illness which is the most common serious medical disorder of pregnancy, affects up to 1 in 10 mothers, however little is known about the disorder... read more

Just Be... Mother and MD!
Just Be provides women with the tools to create the perfect work-life balance. Just Be is Australia's first online job search and career resource for women, created to address a gap in the job search industry for employers and female job seekers... read more

Feel Free to Feed
Nursingwear, Mothers Direct, My Child Magazine and the Australian Breastfeeding Association have launched a campaign called Feel Free to Feed aimed at supporting breastfeeding mothers at home, in public and in the workplace... read more

Nifty Nappy Nabs Good Environmental Choice Award
Sydney - Good Environmental Choice Australia endorsed Moltex Eco Nappies with its Good Environmental Choice Award, on 12th July 2007... read more

A HOT New Product - Talking Forehead Thermometer
Sooner or later every child gets a fever and you like to know exactly what the child's temperature is, whether it is only a slight fever or a fever high enough to require medical attention. The new Talking Forehead Thermometer... read more