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. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• August 2022

ORIGINS' Dental Screening project has completed its feasibility study, showing that the tested smartphone app, enabling remote screening of children's teeth by dental professionals, has the potential to help remote families access dental care, among other benefits. ...

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Paediatrician Dr Lana Bell's tips on identifying baby developmental milestones ...

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The extent of lung hypoplasia impacts the survival and severity of morbidities associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• September 2022

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. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 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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Find answers to frequently asked questions about ORIGINS. ...

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Pregnancy and the postnatal period can be a time of increased psychological distress, which can be detrimental to both the mother and the developing child. Digital interventions are cost-effective and accessible tools to support positive mental health in women during the perinatal period. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• August 2022

Positive maternal mental health during the perinatal period contributes to general well-being and positive emotional bonds with the child, encouraging an optimal developmental trajectory. Online interventions to enhance maternal well-being and develop coping skills, such as meditation-based interventions, can be a low-cost way to improve mother and child outcomes. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• January 2023

Exploring the challenges to mental and physical health fathers face during their transition to parenthood. ...

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• Parenting