Imran is a paediatrician working in general and emergency paediatrics. He reviews SA Baby’s illness, immunisation and infant health articles for clinical accuracy.
Raised blood sugar in pregnancy affects a significant minority of pregnancies and is usually diagnosed with a glucose tolerance test around week 24 to 28. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much…
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400 micrograms daily before conception and through the first twelve weeks substantially reduces neural tube defects. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
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Rolling, sitting, crawling, cruising and walking cluster into predictable windows with wide normal ranges. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Newborn seats should support a lie-flat position for longer journeys. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents planning purchases.
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Newborn seats should support a lie-flat position for longer journeys. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents choosing baby gear.
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Infant kidneys cannot handle more than 1 g of salt a day under twelve months. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents starting solids.
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Snoring with pauses and effortful breathing during sleep warrants review. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Vernix, peeling and milia are normal, and less product is better in the first month. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for new parents.
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Unpasteurised dairy, undercooked meat, high-mercury fish, raw shellfish and liver carry specific risks in pregnancy. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
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Predictable analogue routines lower bedtime resistance. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents of babies and toddlers.
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