Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?ByTammy George25 March 2021Postnatal anxiety can rob new parents of the joy a new baby can bring. But treatment and support is available to help them get through the difficult time.Category:Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
Pregnancy Safe Workouts - Exercises to Avoid While PregnantByTammy George08 March 2021Exercise is essential to keep you and your growing bubs healthy, but not all exercise is recommended. Find out which exercise is safe to do at different stages of your pregnancy.Category:Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
How Health Insurance Provided New-Parents with Peace of Mind and Choice ByTammy George06 October 2020See how private health insurance provided new-parents James & Claire with peace of mind and choice, when they welcomed their baby boy into the world.Category:Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
The Advantages Of BreastfeedingByDr. Nikki Stamp Every breastfeeding week, supported by WHO, UNICEF and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, we aim to empower and support families to breast feed infants for at least the first six months of life.Category:Maternity Care, Healthy LifestyleRead More0 Comments
Female Fertility and Factors That Affect ItByDr. Nikki Stamp 17 January 2019Did you know in Australia, one in six couples have infertility problems? Planning and trying for a baby can be an exciting but also stressful time in someone’s life. With this in mind, we chatted to HIF blogger and medical professional Dr Nikki Stamp who discusses female fertility and the number of lifestyle factors that can affect it. Category:Emergency Care, Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
Top 20 Baby Names for 2018ByHIF Australia09 January 2019Are you looking for baby name inspiration or wondering what’s trending? Here are the top 20 baby names in Australia for 2018. Category:Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
What Can and Can’t I Eat While Pregnant? ByTammy GeorgeKnowing what you can eat and not eat while pregnant can be a minefield. Check out the list of foods that pregnant women often ask are safe.Category:Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
How to Sleep When Pregnant – Try These Pregnancy Sleeping Positions for a Restful Night’s SleepByTammy GeorgeThere is so much to think about when you’re pregnant that the last thing you want to be concerned with is your sleeping position. By the halfway mark of your pregnancy, it is ideal to find the most comfortable and healthy place and stay with it.Category:Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
Tips to manage stress for new dadsByDr. Happy 26 July 2018Are you about to become a dad for the first time? There’s no doubt that change can be exciting as well as daunting. According to mental health professional, Dr. Happy, “Rarely in life are we so quickly thrown new demands and expected to master them so fast. Parenting, it could be said, is the ultimate oxymoron! At the same time, however, it’s important to remember that like almost everything else in life, this challenge can be met.” With this is mind, Dr. Happy shares his top 10 tips for managing stress as a new father.Category:Mental Health, Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
Women’s Hearts and Pregnancy ByDr. Nikki Stamp 26 June 2018Did you know heart disease kills more women than cancer, nearly three times as many women as breast cancer? According to heart and lung surgeon, Dr. Nikki Stamp, "Pregnancy is seen as the ultimate ‘stress test’ for a woman’s heart. This year, as part of June’s ‘Making the Invisible Visible’ campaign run by the Heart Foundation we’re raising awareness around the changes to a woman’s heart during and after pregnancy." In her latest article for HIF, Nikki shares her expert advice on how to keep your heart healthy.Category:General Medical, Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
Can I Take Panadol While Pregnant? Paracetamol and PregnancyByTammy George25 June 2018Paracetamol has been promoted as safe for pregnant women for years, but new research is doubting its level of safety. Category:Maternity CareRead More0 Comments
How to travel safely during your pregnancyByTammy George18 January 2018If you are planning a relaxing holiday before baby arrives, there are a few extra things you need to consider.Category:Maternity Care, TravelRead More0 Comments