Sickness

Group B streptococcus; what you need to know Written by Jade | Midwife, Mama of 3 & Tiny Hearts Educator What is it? GBS. Strep B. Group B Strep. All names that refer to Group B Streptococcus, a common bacteria...

As the temperature outside drops, we often find the number of cases of little ones experiencing croup increases. Croup can come on quickly, and to the untrained parent, can be quite alarming because the cough is so distinctive and different...

JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS What is the Japanese encephalitis virus?   Japanese encephalitis virus or JEV is a rare but serious infection of the brain spread to humans by infected mosquitoes.  How many people have been infected in Australia recently?    There are...

As a parent, there is nothing worse than seeing our little ones struggle with sickness, and your bub's first cold will really pull your heartstrings! No matter how small the sniffle or sign of congestion, we feel for these little...

This week our Paeds Nurse is bringing you the low down on Eczema; what it is, what triggers it, and what you can do as a parent to treat it. By the time this blog is done, we're hoping you'll...

I remember our 20-week scan vividly. It was such a special day for us, and like any Mum, I was very anxious to check that my little boy was all ok. The scan started perfectly, and it wasn't until the...