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The importance of safe sleep and sleep routines
With lots of well-meaning advice and guidance about baby sleep and routines it can be hard to know what to follow. If you’re a new parent wondering what the best practice advice is, we’ve put together a simple guide to help you out and listed…
Dealing with Fatigue and Faintness During Pregnancy
Along with many benefits, pregnancy can also come with many discomforts thanks to the huge amount of hormonal changes occurring in the body. Feeling hotter, more tired, and a bit faint through pregnancy is a common issue. We’ll expand on these discomforts in the following…
Know your baby’s movements in pregnancy
When you’re expecting a baby, the feel of your baby’s first movements is not only exciting; it also lets you know your baby is alive and well. Each baby is unique, so it is important to get to know your baby’s movements and patterns during…
What is a TENS machine in labour?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a form of non-invasive pain relief without medicine (non pharmacological) and can be used to assist with the pain in labour, provided the pregnancy has reached 37 weeks’ gestation. All labours are different and vary in their length of…
What foods are safe and unsafe to eat while pregnant this Christmas?
Christmas is usually associated with lots of fun and festive foods that you can’t wait to feast on – unless you are pregnant, that is... While we aren’t going to tell you a big list of what you can’t eat (as we are sure you…
A guide to surviving your newborn baby’s first Christmas
While your newborn baby’s first Christmas is an exciting time for creating memories, it is also normal to have ‘butterflies’ in your stomach wondering how your baby will settle after being cuddled by so many relatives. This is especially true if you are a first-time…
Helping you compare private vs public maternity care medical costs
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you might wonder how much a private hospital birth costs compared to a public hospital birth and what your maternity care costs are going to be. Maternity care out-of-pocket costs severely impact where Australians decide to go…
Preparing for Your Stay in NICU
In Australia, more than 27,000 babies are born too early each year, and this can add trauma or financial difficulties to parents’ lives. Fortunately, leading hospitals are equipped with life-saving medical equipment and highly trained staff to support babies and parents. As part of World…
Be Aware of Antenatal and Postnatal Depression
It is normal to experience ups and downs during pregnancy or after baby’s birth, but if you or your partner experience negative emotional changes it is important to seek help as soon as possible. As part of Mental Health Day and Mental Health Week this…
Confidence is Key – Advice for New Mums
Having your first baby is one of life’s biggest transitions, a time when you start to reflect on what kind of parent you want to be. For many there are feelings of excitement but also uncertainty, anxiousness and for some feelings of depression. Hatch Midwife, Lauren Williams,…
Top 5 Nutrients to Support Breastfeeding for Mum and Bub
If you’re breastfeeding, you’re likely aware that your nutrient requirements are elevated to help you recover and to provide additional energy for you and your growing bubba through the day and night! Here are some key nutrients and foods we recommend you keep an eye…