Babytalk: The Birth Space

Co sleeping with your baby has always been controversial. So what are the dangers of co-sleeping? Is it possible to co-sleep safely?

Have you ever wondered what the midwives are thinking as they help you with your birth?

Most of us get pregnant and are happy to do what we're told, but what if you're a super high achieving Professor of Health Economics at Brown University.. would you just do what your obstetrician says.. or would you like to see some serious research first?

Many parents don't prioritise the care of baby teeth assuming they're not important because they'll eventually fall out. But this isn't true, baby teeth have a vital role to play in a child's development.

Pain. It's one of the topics we don't discuss much in the process of having a baby. But there might be another source of pain waiting for you that's known as de Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Everyday we hear stories about how children in Australia are overweight and obese. Where can you get the information you need to navigate the task of feeding and weaning your baby?

Does your baby enjoy tummy time? Are you finding it difficult to convince your baby to spend time on their belly? This week on Babytalk we'll find out why tummy time is really important for your baby's development.

Apgar is a quick test performed on a baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The 1-minute score represents how well the baby tolerated the birthing process. The 5-minute score tells the health care provider how well the baby is doing.

Where do you get the guilt free advice you need if you can't exclusively breast feed your baby?

If you've ever wondered if your toddler's obsession with their teddy dummy or blankie is okay, this is a podcast you need to listen to.