You know those babies who seem to sprout teeth without even a whimper? Unfortunately, not every little one is so lucky! Teething can be a rough time –…
What are Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), and how can you know if one of these could be what is unsettling your baby? What are some things…
Mothers from many cultures have been practicing the art of baby massage for centuries, and it is very clear there are many physical, emotional and developmental benefits for…
There are several reasons why New Zealanders have a higher risk for developing skin cancers – including a high proportion of the population with fair skin, our low ozone…
Being diagnosed with postnatal depression (PND) can come as both a shock and a relief. You may feel shocked that you have depression but relieved to know why…
Using paracetamol (Pamol and Panadol) with kids can be a difficult business. On one hand, you’ve got a poor, sick child and on the other hand, you might…
All babies in New Zealand are now routinely screened in their first few weeks of life to ensure that they hear well. What is newborn hearing screening? Newborn…
This emergencies checklist provides invaluable advice on when it is a medical emergency and when you can routinely visit your doctor.
This Baby article covers basic bathing and changing techniques that are tried and tested by midwives and mothers for bathing and changing your baby.
Healthy perineums are vital to women’s health. Read about tips for healthy perineums after childbirth.
This article explores the baby blues or the post natal blues, how to prevent them and how to help overcome the baby blues.
This article on postnatal psychosis explains this rare condition and the symptoms and treatment for postnatal psychosis.
Post natal exercises are vital to the health of new mums. Mothers matter too and post natal exercise holds many benefits for the whole family.
This article on postnatal depression explores this common condition and the fears and myths that surround postnatal depression.
This article outlines the history of Plunket’s role in New Zealand and what role and services Plunket has to offer young families.
Many women feel low when they have a baby and feeling low is especially common after your first child.
Coping with mastitis can be very painful– find out about the causes and preventions and get some great tips for coping with mastitis.