Insomnia is a condition which makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Treatment usually depends on identifying the cause. Stress, changes in your sleeping environment, health problems or medications can all disrupt sleep patterns.…

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is also known as ‘cot death’ and ‘crib death’. SIDS is defined as any death of an infant under one year of age that cannot, after thorough investigation, be explained by a known cause. The loss of a child is a very distressing time for families; however, counselling and support are available.…

Diaper rash is a skin rash around the diaper area that is common in babies between four and fifteen months of age. Most babies will get nappy rash at some point while they are in nappies, but they can usually be cared for at home.…

Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing stops or is slowed for short periods during sleep. It can cause mild symptoms like daytime tiredness or a morning headache, but can also lead to serious complications that can be life threatening. It is important to treat sleep apnoea.…

Feelings of loss can stem from many things - relationship breakdown, job loss, family separation, miscarriage, loss of health etc. Loss can be accompanied by grief, too, which people experience in different ways - shock, numbness, anger, regret, denial, or feelings of helplessness, isolation or fear. Services are available to help with loss and grief.…

Food refusal often occurs in children, usually at the end of their first year. By this time they have formed food preferences. In their second year, children may refuse food on sight, based on these preferences.…