Babies

By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach New motherhood comes with many expectations, often unspoken but deeply ingrained. Expectations that you must be a ‘good, happy, calm and present mother’. You will …

By Dr Georgia Page In one of our previous articles we talked about pre pregnancy planning so you can be the healthiest you can be before you fall pregnant, and …

By Dr Alison Mooney The average baby can cry for up to two hours every day, often for no apparent reason. As a new parent, you may find yourself searching …

Preparing for the reality of post–partum and your transition into motherhood By Alita Blanchard Early motherhood can be a shock to the system. Birth doesn’t always go to plan. There …

As a Doctor, discussing the concept of co–sleeping or bed–sharing with parents remains a fairly controversial topic. Co–sleeping is defined as an adult and baby sharing a sleep surface (bed, …

By Olivia Balbi –Educational Leader, Alkira elc With Covid restrictions limiting our movement here on the Central Coast, the one thing we can still enjoy is exploring the abundance of …

Retired nurse Lorraine Churchill is one of the finalists of Westfields Local Heroes that recognizes the important contribution made to the community by locals, which is to be announced on …

By Clare Marcangelo This is a common issue for many parents these days, it seems. With many children having varying issues with dairy, it is important for parents to know …

Dr Alison Mooney MBBS FRACGP DCH Clin Dip Pall Med Having a new baby is an extraordinary time of life. While we spend time preparing for the birth itself, there …

 by Dr Georgia Page Are you thinking of starting a family or perhaps you are ready to try again? Pregnancies are not always planned but when it comes to healthier …