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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 […]
Baby Ready, Baby Steady, Baby GO! Parent Workshops
by Dr Nisha Brown, Paediatric & Developmental Occupational Therapist Baby Development Workshops for Parents – Baby Ready, Baby Steady, Baby GO! Information for parents has never been more readily available than it is today, courtesy of the World Wide Web. But so much information can feel overwhelming, and deciphering what’s just the experience and advise […]
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 […]
Importance of Antenatal Classes
By Melissa Grant from Nourish Perinatal Wellness What are Antenatal Classes? Antenatal classes, also known as prenatal classes or childbirth education, are designed to prepare you for your upcoming labour and birth and first few weeks with your newborn baby. Do I Need to Go to Antenatal Classes? Technically you don’t have to go to […]
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 […]
Big Pram Walk
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh The Big Pram Walk Sunday 20th November Elizabeth Quay, Perth The Big Pram Walk is about Mums supporting Mums and creating a community of care and support for parents struggling to cope with the challenges of early parenthood. The walk is timed to coincide with Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week, and […]