Colic is a form of pain that typically comes and goes quite abruptly. When babies are particularly unsettled – we refer to this as infantile colic.
Babies and Pregnancy
Video: Plagiocephaly – Dr Golly
The word plagiocephaly comes from the Greek plagio – which means oblique, slanting or sloping, and cephal meaning head. With newborns, it’s very common for babies to have oddly shaped heads that resolve spontaneously, within a few weeks. Dr Golly looks at the longer-term changes.
How will pollution affect the next generation?
A recent study focused on the consequences of air pollution on pregnancy and the health effects on the babies. These are the results.
Are kids good for your health?
A new study has shown that child-initiated intervention has positive effects on the lifestyle of their mothers and can bring about positive healthy changes for themselves and their families.
Emergency contraception options
Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex or when contraception has failed. Find out what products are available for emergency contraception.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, usually associated with a delay in development and some intellectual disability.
Fish oil in pregnancy may reduce asthma in kids
Eating fish oil-derived fatty acids in pregnancy may lower the risk of asthma and wheezing disorders in offspring.
Pregnancy, alcohol and other drugs
If you are pregnant, or thinking about having a baby, it is important to consider the types of drugs you might be taking and how they might affect you and your pregnancy.
SIDS: frequently asked questions
Research has found some important ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS and SUDI) and create a safe sleeping environment for babies.
Massaging the pain out of labour
Massage may be effective in reducing pain for some women during labour.