Psychological distress in the early postpartum period can have long-lasting deleterious effects on a mother's well-being and negatively affect her infant's development. Intervention approaches based in contemplative practices such as mindfulness and loving-kindness and compassion are intended to alleviate distress and cultivate well-being and can be delivered effectively as digital mental health interventions. ...

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• 2023
• October 2023

Susan Prescott SL MBBS BMedSci PhD FRACP Honorary Research Fellow susan.prescott@telethonkids.org.au Honorary Research Fellow Susan Prescott is a ...

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Probiotic supplementation in the neonatal period results in improved gut colonisation with probiotic bacteria in the short term. There is limited information on the long-term sustainability of this colonisation.  ...

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• 2023
• February 2023

Get in Touch Get in touch with The ORIGINS Project team ORIGINSproject@telethonkids.org.au Find us at one of our two locations: Telethon Kids ...

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Get in Touch Get in touch with The ORIGINS Project team ORIGINSproject@telethonkids.org.au Find us at one of our two locations: Telethon Kids ...

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Paediatrician Dr Lana Bell shares her top tips for keeping your baby or toddler cool, well-hydrated and protected as the temperature soars. ...

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding women have experienced restricted access to support, placing them at increased risk of mental health concerns and limited breastfeeding assistance. This study investigated the effect of the pandemic on feeding choices and maternal wellbeing amongst breastfeeding mothers living in Australian and New Zealand. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey that examined feeding methods, maternal mental wellbeing, worries, challenges, and positive experiences during the pandemic. ...

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• 2021
• May 2021

The Federal Government has joined with the Paul Ramsay Foundation to fund the project, with each pledging $13 million over 10 years. ...

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Maternal diet during pregnancy has long been recognised as an important determinant of neonatal outcomes and child development. Infant body composition is a potentially modifiable risk factor for predicting future health and metabolic disease. ...

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• 2022
• August 2022

The field of the developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) focuses on prenatal influences as a crucial point in development. ...

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• 2013
• January 2013