Babies
A miracle solution for some, ‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues
The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.
- by Henrietta Cook
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Opinion
Strata
It’s been a bad week to be a baby
You think being booted from a comedy show is unfair? Strata is stopping my kid from crawling on communal grass.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Opinion
MICF
I want to have Arj Barker’s babies, but I wouldn’t take them to his shows
Arj Barker was entirely justified in throwing the mum and her baby out of his gig. In fact, a lifetime ban would have been in order.
- by Michelle Cazzulino
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Healthcare
Change in advice for cow’s milk over formula in what’s best for baby
The World Health Organisation now says cow’s milk is a safe alternative to breast milk or formula for six-month-old babies. But the change in advice has been criticised by Australian health authorities.
- by Henrietta Cook
Night shifts prompt change to sleep hormone found in breast milk
Breastfeeding mothers working night shifts could produce milk with altered levels of melatonin, potentially affecting their child’s long-term health, new research suggests. Â
- by Wendy Tuohy
Madeline met Amelia just hours before International Women’s Day
Born just 12 hours shy of International Women’s Day, Amelia Ostrowsky was warmly welcomed by her doting parents and adoring big sister.
- by Hannah Kennelly
WA’s top baby names for 2023 revealed
Oliver and Isla have remained the most popular names for the fourth year in a row.
- by Holly Thompson
Explainer
Population
The planet’s population will get to 10.4 billion – then drop. Here’s when we reach peak human
India overtook China as the world’s most populous nation in 2023 but far bigger population shifts are transforming the world. Where will all the people be in 2100?
- by Matt Wade and Angus Holland
Opinion
Fertility
Babies are the business, but please don’t mansplain declining fertility rates
I do sometimes wonder how many consecutive days some commentators have spent looking after children, alone, while also running a household and working a job.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Editorial
Parental leave
More support needed for families of newborns who require neonatal care
Aside from the emotional toll, families caring for a premature baby also report significant financial impacts on their household budgets.
- The Herald's View
