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March 22, 2020
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month – October
October 4, 2019
Forever, and No Time At All
September 7, 2019
Observing your Baby
September 14, 2018
Towards Parenthood: Preparing for the Changes and Challenges of a New Baby
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh Is it possible to prepare for having a baby? We think so… It’s long been said that “nothing can prepare you…” for having a baby. Well, that’s simply not true. Yes, the ‘shock of the new’ is inevitable – that’s part of the journey. But preparing emotionally before baby arrives and […]
The First Thousand Days
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh Recent Australian research carried out by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has focused on what they are calling the first critical 1000 days. The first 1000 days covers three discrete developmental periods: Preconception Pregnancy Infancy During these times, creating ‘optimal conditions’ for baby is the best way to promote physical, emotional and […]
Towards Parenthood Workshops
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh We are thrilled to offer our Parenting Workshops – practical, evidence-based information for expectant parents and parents in the first year with baby. Our first offering is Towards Parenthood: Preparing for your new life with baby Learn how life will change when you welcome your little bundle into the world Prepare […]
Formula for a Happy Family
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh What makes for a happy family? Is there a formula we can apply to help us create happiness with our brood? Dr Martien Snellen thinks so… Martien is a Melbourne-based perinatal psychiatrist who has written a wonderful book on the subject of sex and intimacy after childbirth, titled Rekindling Your Relationship […]
World Maternal Mental Health Day
By Dr Bronwyn Leigh Maternal Mental Health Matters – that’s the key message for World Maternal Mental Health Day – a dedicated day to raising awareness of maternal mental health issues. World Maternal Mental Health Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of May – 03 May 2017. We all need to know the […]
SMS4dads – info and support for Dads-on-the-go
By Dr Bronwyn Leigh SMS4dads is a text-message based resource for new dads providing tips and information from 12-weeks of the pregnancy to 24-weeks post birth. Text messages encourage dads to monitor their own health behaviours, including their diet, exercise, social connections and mood. The messages also include information about baby development and facilitating […]