Female Care

If you are looking for a way to relax on your holidays, the Hepburn Spa at Hepburn Springs could be just the place. This luxurious spa offers a variety of treatments for you to enjoy and boasts private as well as public spa rooms.

For road-weary muscles, there is the 100% pure mineral water bath with essential oils added for an aromatherapy experience. Or you might opt for a milk bath, a soak in Pela mud or even a Dead Sea salt bath. These are just a few of the different options available at the Hepburn Spa which also claims to have the most therapy options of any spa in Australia.

The spa also offers over 6 different massages for a variety of treatments, whether you wish to relax or ease muscle pain. There is even a special massage available for pregnant women. All this on top of the usual spa menu of facials, pedicures and waxing, of course! Continue reading »

Premature labor is classified as labor that begins before 36 weeks of pregnancy, but it can be as early as 22 weeks. For obvious reasons, preterm labor is dangerous for the baby who is not yet ready to face the world. If you know that you are at risk for giving birth early, there are a few steps you can take to help your baby make it to term.

First, you need to know if you are at risk. Your doctor will most likely let you know, but here are some basic guidelines for your personal use. At risk pregnancies include the very young (under 17 years of age) and older (over 35) women, women carrying multiple babies, women with a history of preterm births, women who suffer from cervical or uterine variations (such as a divided uterus), and African American women. Continue reading »

There are a lot of things in our daily diets that fall under the category of “A little is good, a lot is harmful”. One of those things, surprisingly, is a “health-food” that is potentially causing health issues for millions.

It has recently been released that soybeans and soy products contain high levels of the female hormone estrogen. Consuming too much of the hormone may lead to many problems, most notably in infants and young children.

Being pregnant is no picnic, and wanting to feed yourself and your growing baby is a paramount consideration. Ingestion of large amounts of soy products can boost your estrogen supply to unhealthy levels. If you are feeding an infant a soy-based formula, it is estimated that the child is absorbing the equivalent of up to five birth control pills a day. Continue reading »

Jogging strollers are great for new moms that want to get back into shape but don’t have anyone to leave their little one with for safety and security. Lots of benefits exist to this scenario- your baby gets some fresh air, you get the exercise that you need and want, plus you get to explore the neighborhood.

If you need some help deciding which stroller to purchase, consider the following information. Jogging strollers have two wheels in the back and one in the front. Although most jogging strollers have three wheels, the wheels are available in varying sizes. How do you know which size to get?

The smallest size wheels, about 12 inches, are good to use on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks, bike paths, or indoor tracks. The largest size wheels, those that are 20 inches or more in diameter, are excellent for those who want to go off the beaten path or road and for long distances. Medium size wheels, about 16 inches, are good for frequent use that might include a bit of off road use along with smooth surfaces. Continue reading »

Does you child have Asperger syndrome? Young children who have this disorder that is on the autism spectrum start displaying the tendencies at a very young age. By age two, they can be obsessed with a specific toy and spend hours playing with it quietly in the corner. They may not wish to be with the rest of the family, but enjoy being by themselves. They may line toys up in specific order and melt down if things get out of line. Example: Lining toy cars up in a line, with each one being exactly in place next to the other.

Asperger children often have meltdowns. This is not a regular temper tantrum. This can go on for hours, or only a few minutes. Months later, the child may once again meltdown over the incident when you’re least expecting it. Parents would have thought it was something that was long forgotten. Continue reading »

“Once upon a time, there was a little girl who dreamed of being a mommy. She wanted, more than anything, to have a child and knew her dream would come true one day.”

“At long last, her dream of being a mommy had come true. But instead of being relieved and happy, all she could do was cry.”

And so begins Brooke Shields’ recently published novel “Down Came The Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression.” But what Shields didn’t expect was the crushing depression that overcame her following the birth of her long awaited child. A barrage of emotions that were anything but joyous, peaceful and content began filling her days, and she found herself afraid and uninterested in caring for her daughter Rowan. She felt so ashamed of what she was feeling and overwhelmed by the major changes having a child brought to her life that she even contemplated suicide. Continue reading »

<strong>Babycalming: Simple Solutions for a Happy Baby</strong>

By Caroline Deacon

Thorsons Element

Expect to pay £8.99

Every baby has three basic needs – to have human contact, eat and sleep – yet sometimes fulfilling these needs doesn’t run quite as smoothly as parents would like. According to Caroline Deacon, if you’re able to satisfy these three simple needs it could help eliminate many of the difficulties faced with crying, sleeping and feeding and will help your baby become calm, contented and happy.

In the book she shows how this can be achieved and, most importantly, how you can better understand your baby’s needs and when certain methods should be tried. The three need areas are covered separately, with useful information added on caring for colicky babies and avoiding the risks of cot death. It’s applicable for all ages, from newborns, to babies who are six months old and toddlers.
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Has your child ever gone behind your back to ask your spouse for something when you already said no? Most children will try this move at least once. It is how the other parent responds to such a challenge that is important. If Mom says no, but Dad says okay, there is more than a power struggle between Mom and the child. Now, she is also in the middle of a power struggle with Dad. It also happens the other way around, but either way, the parents are battling each other while also battling to retain authority over their children. Continue reading »

Jogging strollers are great for new moms that want to get back into shape but don’t have anyone to leave their little one with for safety and security. Lots of benefits exist to this scenario- your baby gets some fresh air, you get the exercise that you need and want, plus you get to explore the neighborhood.

If you need some help deciding which stroller to purchase, consider the following information. Jogging strollers have two wheels in the back and one in the front. Although most jogging strollers have three wheels, the wheels are available in varying sizes. How do you know which size to get? Continue reading »

With a newborn in the house, every spare penny seems to go towards diapers, ointments, formula and all things baby. With toddlers, it goes towards books, blocks and preschool. School aged children have an endless list of school supplies, activities and uniforms. The list is endless and it doesn’t go away, let’s face it, having kids can take a big bite out of any budget. But no matter what age the child, now is a great time to squirrel away some money for college. Continue reading »