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A New Zealand-led international study published today provides the strongest evidence yet that women can more than halve their risk of stillbirth by going to sleep on either side during the last three months of pregnancy. This...

Drinking alcohol at conception shown to harm rats – new study

Family-Planning August 23, 2019

Drinking alcohol while pregnant can have a devastating impact on the developing baby, leading to poor cognition and behaviour. Alcohol is also known to increase the risk of miscarriages, stillbirth and other placental complications. But what if...

Insomnia in pregnancy is common but it’s not normal. Here’s how to beat it

Family-Planning August 23, 2019

Many pregnant women find themselves waking up in the middle of night to go the bathroom (for the third time) or struggling to find a comfortable sleep position. Mildly disrupted sleep is common and bothersome...

Is your child addicted to screens? Here’s what you can do about it

Community August 13, 2019

Luke’s parents gave him a cell phone last year for his 10th birthday. Since then, the amount of time he spends playing video games on and off his phone has increased. Luke has gained weight...

Is it safe to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?

Educational August 13, 2019

Is it safe to drink alcohol and breastfeed? As physicians, we have always cautioned patients not to. As mothers, we look forward to the occasional glass of wine. We also know that drinking while breastfeeding...

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR “BIG SCHOOL”

Educational July 25, 2019

There are many new experiences, perspectives and conversations that come with the advent of parenthood. Suddenly you find yourself discussing at length, and listening intensely to other parents, on topics that you never before...

5 tips for parents to build communication skills with children with autism spectrum disorder

Family-Planning July 17, 2019

We are researchers who coach parents to communicate with children with disabilities. Here are five strategies families can use to help children with autism spectrum disorder build their communication skills, along with examples of how...

Insomnia: How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep

Community July 15, 2019

So how do you get the rest you need? We take a look at the top tips from Kevin Morgan, a professor of psychology who specialises in the causes of and treatment for insomnia,...

Home Health Expert Solutions For A Flatter Tummy Expert Solutions For A Flatter Tummy

Fitness June 21, 2019

Easy ways to achieve a flatter tummy: Don’t skip meals It’s not uncommon to suddenly put on weight from age 40, especially around the tummy. Some of us try to combat this by skipping meals or...

Family-Planning

Mega study confirms pregnant women can reduce risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side

August 23, 2019

A New Zealand-led international study published today provides the strongest evidence yet that women can more than halve their risk of stillbirth by going to sleep...

Family-Planning