Newborn bloodspot screening
Newborn screening tests are part of a worldwide practice to detect rare but serious health problems (genetic or metabolic disorders)
Why are some babies harder to settle and sleep?
Many new mothers will have difficulty settling their newborn to sleep, but for some the problems become so severe that
Is my newborn safe?
Transcript If you’ve got a newborn, the evidence is that you don’t need to be worried at all really. So,
Cerebral palsy rates falling in Australia
One of the things parents fear is that their baby might be born with cerebral palsy. That’s brain damage usually
Can omega-3 reduce risk of pre-term birth?
Here at the Health Reader, we’re often sceptical of the benefits of supplements marketed as a cure-all for any number
Can stroking a baby help it feel less pain?
Touch is the first of a newborn baby’s senses to mature – even ahead of hearing and sight. It’s one
Can the size of your social network make your baby smarter?
The earliest years of a person’s life form a critical foundation for her future – in terms of health, relationships
A gut feeling about eczema
Eczema is a common disorder characterised by chronic inflammation of the skin. It commonly starts during infancy and can persist
Can eating eggs help an egg allergy?
Hen egg allergy is one of the commonest forms of food allergy. The majority of significant egg allergy reactions occur