4 Reasons To Attend The Well-Baby Clinic

Posted on 10 May 2016

Most medical centres run a well-baby clinic that's open to all new parents. These clinics may operate an appointment system or allow drop-ins, but as a new parent, you may be wondering what's on offer at the well-baby clinic. The clinics are staffed by trained midwifes or paediatric nurses who are on hand to answer any questions you have about your baby's health or parenting in general. Here's an overview of four reasons the clinic can be useful for new parents: [Read More]

Essential Facts You Should Know About Physiotherapy

Posted on 21 April 2016

Physiotherapy serves multiple purposes when it comes to the management of health conditions and promoting general wellbeing. The type of physiotherapy that will be recommended for you will be determined by your health needs. Below are major ways in which you can benefit from physiotherapy. Prevention of Recurrent Injuries Physiotherapy is used to prevent recurrent injuries. People who have incurred injuries before are at a high risk of developing chronic problems resulting from poor rehabilitation after the injury. [Read More]

Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder In Children

Posted on 20 April 2016

Auditory processing disorder (APD) can occur when the inner ear is damaged, causing the electrical signals that carry sound from your ear to your brain to become distorted. This distortion makes it difficult for sufferers to discriminate between certain sounds, such as 'ch' and 'sh', and they often fail to identify the exact sounds that were heard. The condition, which can be congenital or acquired, affects 7% of children and can impact academic performance and speech and language development. [Read More]

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Getting my babies health monitored

This is my first baby, and I'm really nervous about knowing whether I'm doing the right thing looking after her. I have a weekly appointment with the child health nurse so that they can weigh her and make sure she is growing and developing at the right rate. I can't believe my mum did this with all 6 of us - it's so stressful! I really want to be a good mum and do the right thing by her. This blog has other tips on how to use the child health clinics to get more confidence in parenting your newborn.

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