Perinatal Mental Health: Being Aware of Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy and After Birth
Expecting a baby or becoming a new parent isn’t always associated with feelings of joy – you are bound to experience difficult times too. What’s important is how you cope and get through those times, and to know you’re not alone. Perinatal Mental Health Awareness…
Waiting for Labour. Timing of Birth of Low Risk Women: a Collaborative Approach
In those first few weeks after the confirmation you have new life growing inside of you, being pregnant and becoming a mum consumes your thoughts. As the weeks go by and your ability to find any position comfortable in your third trimester, your excitement is…
We are What We Eat: Important Nutrients in Pregnancy
It can be a very exciting time when you find out you are having a baby. If this is your first pregnancy, you may be busy making future plans, designing the nursery, renovating, moving into a bigger house, buying clothes, having a baby shower and……
The Benefits of Parents Groups
While it’s an exciting and precious time in a new parent’s life to welcome a baby, it’s the “what-happens-next” part that can be so daunting. This is especially the case with first-time parents, and if you’re in this category, please remember that you’re not alone. …
What is Birth Trauma and Where Can I Get Help?
Women, parents and families don’t have to walk the journey alone if they’ve been affected by birth trauma. That is the overarching message of Birth Trauma Awareness Week, run by the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) from the 6-12th September. The week aims to raise…
Breastfeeding & Tips for Partners
The importance of partner and family support for the breastfeeding mum. With World Breastfeeding Week here, there is a wave of information for the breastfeeding mums to digest. At Hatch, we support all families to make their own informed decision on how they will feed…
Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
If you’re thinking of returning to work and wondering how you are going to continue breastfeeding your baby, read on for some advice. It is common for women to wonder how they will manage or continue breastfeeding their baby once they return to work. Fortunately,…
The Importance of Infant Mental Health
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week Australia runs from June 7-12 this year – a time to focus on the importance of babies’ emotional wellbeing and the connections with their parents and caregivers. The 2020 theme is “seeing the world through babies’ eyes”. Our staff at…
Bath Time for Your Newborn (Babies Aged 0-3 Months)
Parents often say they treasure bath time with their newborn. It’s a special bonding experience as your baby enjoys the sensation of their skin being in warm water. The first time though, even the thought about how to handle a slippery, wriggly newborn might make…
Premature Babies and What You Need to Know
More than 25,000 babies are born prematurely in Australia each year. For more information, and for greater awareness, read on to learn more about premature babies. What is a premature baby? Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks (give or take a few weeks) so…
Online Resources to Support our Community During COVID-19
At this difficult time of social distancing and isolation, it is easy to feel alone and anxious about the things you may be faced with each day, especially as a new parent. To help support our community of Mums and Dads, we have put…