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Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi There, Any restricted diet is tough and even touu are the cook. I would strongly recommend talking to a dietitian (over any other nutrition sp...

Hi, Everything should be fine for you to start to try for your next baby. Check that your iron levels were good after your first birth. Good luck!...

Hi There, I am not sure what the background is to why your CHN has recommended solids a bit earlier than normal, sometimes it is suggested with re...

Hi Alesha, You could be pregnant but you need to wait until you have missed a period so that the pregnancy test can be accurate. Best wishes, ...

Hi There, It sounds to me from what you have said that you are doing all the right things for feeding Sophie healthily and well. Like us all chi...

Hi, That is a good question and one I’m sure many parents wonder about. Thickened formulas can work really well for some babies especially t...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi Ruth, I hear you on the confusion, there is so much well-meaning advice that it makes your head spin and sometimes question your own confidence...

Hi Skye, It is very difficult for me to determine this especially with your history. Talk to your carers as they may be able to help according to ...

Hi Jacqui, Yes all very normal questions about solids. Firstly, as long as you are offering breast first yes you can feed him a little more, some ...

Hi, Well it sounds to me as though you are both going fabulously, well done! That you are breastfeeding will strongly help him with his body weig...

Hi Amanda, Solids is such a great time! If you believe that your baby is ready for solids then that is fine, look for the signs of readiness: Sh...

Hi There, I would really recommend popping into see your child health or plunket nurse about this. Solids aren’t recommended until at least...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. If this is your second pregnancy your baby may not fully engage until you are in labour. If it is starting to go i...