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Kelly and Zac at 10 months

Kelly and Zac at 10 months

We have hit the 10 month mark...I can’t believe how time has passed by so quickly.  My baby is no longer a baby – he is a little person now...

Making time to be on your own together

Making time to be on your own together

The relationship between partners is fundamentally important when you become a parent. However juggling a new baby and adjustments to your relationshop is often easier said than done ...

Maternity leave musings

Maternity leave musings

Excitedly awaiting the arrival of her first child, Jemma details her maternity leave adventures and anticipates what motherhood has in store ... 

Men and postnatal worry

Men and postnatal worry

What are the common sources of worry for new fathers?

My journey to motherhood

My journey to motherhood

For Simone, reflecting on some incredible childhood memories made her want to create a similarly wonderful life for a child of her own ...

My mum

My mum

As Alex learns, becoming a parent can give you a newfound appreciation for your own ...

Newborn challenges

Newborn challenges

John loves his baby son 100% but hasn't, on the other hand, always enjoyed their time together. He questions whether other newborn parents have felt the same ...

Plan to be unplanned

Plan to be unplanned

Day four was ‘go home day’ and feeling confident about our progress so far (milk in, happy feeder, happy sleeper and no mastitis). I was excited that my husband had taken the day off work to drive us home...

Pregnancy, babies and budget papers ...

Pregnancy, babies and budget papers ...

Kelly O'Dwyer, Federal Member for Higgins, reflects on pregnancy as a first time parent ... and what life will be like juggling a new baby and the nation's budget papers!

"Read to my baby? Now?!"

When should you begin reading books with your baby? Maternal Child & Health Nurse Sue Doogan says the sooner the better!