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06/07/2025

There's a warning issued in an article released by NZ Herald about an increase of tongue-tied incidence among newborns three-folds. It requires a minor procedure that would help babies latch on to their mums for a feed.
Have a read about tongue-ties.

Tongue tie is a condition that involves a small piece of tissue that connects our tongue to the bottom of the mouth. This is called the lingual (meaning tongue) frenulum, often just called the frenulum. When a baby’s frenulum is short or tight it can stop their tongue from moving properly. This is...

25/05/2025

Lowry is part of Heartfelt, a volunteer organisation of professional photographers dedicated to giving the gift of photographic memories to families who have experienced stillbirth or have children with serious or life-threatening illness.

“Beyond all doubt, it’s the most significant thing I will ever do and will ever do with my camera,” Lowry said.

Heartfelt can be found on their page and their free phone number is 0800 583 768.

When Jackie Lowry is called to Hawke's Bay Hospital she knows it won't be a normal shoot.

25/05/2025

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." – Albert Einstein

05/05/2025

What is preterm birth?

The Carosika Collaborative was created to address the challenges of preterm birth in Aotearoa

29/04/2025

Ashburton District Council group manager of infrastructure and open spaces Neil McCann said the council does its own testing and collects samples monthly from all 10 community drinking water supplies to ensure they do not exceed the maximum allowable nitrates as set out in the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ashburton-council-defends-water-safety-amid-greenpeace-nitrate-concerns/26ZTUZUC55D7POKH6NSVN6CCFY/

29/04/2025

Greenpeace Aotearoa says that it is deeply concerned about the safety of drinking water in the Ashburton District after close to one in five bore water samples tested for nitrate at the beginning of April exceeded levels linked with blue baby syndrome.

Two samples tested were just over double the level of nitrate permitted in drinking water - a standard set in the 1950s to prevent Blue Baby Syndrome.

07/02/2025

To our mothers out there, get vitamin D from the sun to prevent rickets. Stay healthy to give bub a healthier chance in life. ☺

The condition affects children and infants, causes bone deformities and sometimes seizures, and is most often caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.

28/01/2025

Maya Angelou was a beacon of wisdom, resilience, and inspiration. Through her poetry, memoirs, and activism, she gave voice to struggles and triumphs, empowering generations to rise above adversity. From her groundbreaking I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to her unforgettable poem Phenomenal Woman, Maya’s words celebrated the beauty, strength, and dignity of the human spirit.
Her legacy goes beyond literature—Maya Angelou was a trailblazer in civil rights, a passionate advocate for equality, and a symbol of unyielding hope. She reminded the world that no matter how heavy the burden, the human soul can still rise. 🌟

10/12/2024

Contact Energy is offering "fourth trimester" free energy for up to 3000 NZ families whose babies are born after 1st December. If you switch to Contact Energy as a provider, you get 3 months free power!

Since 2022 Fourth Trimester has helped make things a little bit easier at home for almost 3,000 Kiwi families. We're proudly bringing it back again to help the families of our newest New Zealanders.

15/11/2024

The Carosika Collaborative, a research group at Auckland Uni, (named after a 24 week old baby who didn't survive) has now produced new guidelines for those working in the health sector, regarding care for babies being born early. For instance, the cord should not be cut immediately, but only after 60 seconds. This gives a prem baby a 30% greater chance of surviving.

They said the old guidelines were very out of date and reduced the survival chances of many prem babies, especially those born in small centres and regional birth centres.

This was published on thev13 November 2024.

https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/05/01/preterm-babies-deserve-better-care/

11/11/2024

Some interesting information.

Food pouches for babies now account for 70 percent of all baby food available to buy.

07/10/2024

Planning pregnancy includes keeping our bodies healthy. Have a great week!

NZ study links smoking, stress and deprivation around pregnancy to depression in children.