Baby Pharmacist – Page 4 – Conception, Pregnancy and Baby

Pregnancy

How the Private Health Insurance Reforms in 2019 Will Affect Your Hospital Policy

Private Health Insurance in Australia underwent a reform from 1 April 2019. Changes were introduced by the Government to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable. Changes are to…

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Pregnancy

6 Foods and Drinks to Avoid If You’re Pregnant

Another effect of hormonal changes when you’re pregnant is a weaker immune system which can make it harder for you to fight off infections. When you’re pregnant, you need to…

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Pregnancy

7 Questions about Private Health Insurance You Should Ask

I’ve had basic private health insurance on-and-off for a couple of years and never really took much notice of the premiums and type of policies. As we’re planning to start…

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Baby

5 Simple Ways to Treat and Prevent Nappy Rash

You’ve heard the horror stories… nappy rash can turn ugly! And it will make your baby irritable and uncomfortable. What is nappy rash? Nappy rash (also called ‘diaper rash’) is…

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Why You Need to Take Folic Acid When Trying To Conceive or When You’re Pregnant

Folate/folic acid is often talked about in relation to preventing neural tube birth defects (such as spina bifida) in pregnancy. Most women don’t think about taking a supplement before they’re…

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Pregnancy

Why Getting the Whooping Cough Vaccination is the Best Way to Protect Your Newborn

Whooping cough (pronounced with a silent ‘w’ as in ‘hooping’), also known as pertussis, is highly contagious and can be dangerous in babies (less than 6 months) and young children…

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Baby

6 Newborn First Aid Kit Items You Must Have

Mums-to-bes are bombarded with advice and recommendations on products they must buy for their baby. Here are my top 6 items every family should have to get you through those…

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Conception

5 Health Checks to Get You Ready for a Healthy Pregnancy

Most people don’t visit their doctor unless they’re sick. However if you’re planning on getting pregnant, it’s a good idea to get some checks done a few months before you…

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Pregnancy

5 Most Important Vitamins and Minerals for a Healthy Pregnancy

A healthy, balanced diet is important before, during and after pregnancy. Supplements and multivitamins are popular, but not all vitamins and minerals in these products are needed, and you may…

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