by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Jan 1, 2020 | Blog
‘Baby-wearing’ is the practice of carrying your baby on your body in a sling, carrier or wrap, so you can engage in your daily activities while keeping your baby close. Baby-wearing has been traditionally practiced by many cultures around the world for...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog
You may already have your mind set on a certain brand or type of nappy, but it always pays to do research as there are plenty of options and products available – from traditional cloth nappies, through to disposable nappies and even new ‘hybrid’...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Sep 1, 2019 | Blog
We all know those movie scenes where glamorous actors and actresses are dressed in overalls happily paint the nursery in preparation for their baby. While we don’t all feel so happy surrounded by paint fumes in our dungarees at 34 weeks pregnant, choosing the...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Jun 1, 2019 | Blog
For many parents, our pet is our first baby, and bringing our new baby home is akin to bringing a sibling home. Will your pet be jealous of all the attention? Will you inadvertently neglect your pet with the arrival of the new baby? Will they get along? The good...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
While for many women breastfeeding is an enjoyable and even wondrous time, some mothers may experience bumps along the way. One of the most common issues that can occur is a ‘plugged duct’. A clogged duct can occur at any time during your breastfeeding...
