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Safe play, stylish living

Why settle for a boring play mat when

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Many of the services offered are eligible for Medicare rebates, making them accessible and affordable. With Hello Baby! Midwifery taking care of your pregnancy and postnatal needs, you can focus on the joy of welcoming your little bundle of joy into the world.

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First things first, let's talk safety. Rockabye River play mats are made from extra thick, shock-absorbing TPU foam that's so protective, you can drop an egg on it from a standing position and watch it bounce! These play mats also tick all those important little safety boxes by being certified non-toxic, and meeting EU safety standards. But being serious about safety doesn't have to mean skimping on style. Rockabye River play mats are works of art - think hand-drawn watercolour illustrations of your fave Aussie animals or an absolutely stunning coral reef landscape, designed by a children's book illustrator right here in Australia. Each reversible, fully waterproof play mat features a decor loving ‘adult’ design on one side, as well as a gorgeous playful kiddo-friendly illustration on the other.

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You have the option of choosing from a faux-rug or two exquisite Indigenous artist collaboration designs by sisters Mayi Bunyanna or Bunya Designs. Plus, each Indigenous artist design comes with a keepsake featuring a description of the unique creation, so you can learn about the meanings and representations of Aboriginal art. The brand is all about nurturing your child's imagination through play and exploration. That's why they’ve moved beyond boring geometric prints and instead believe that a play mat should be just as beautiful and inspiring as a designer rug or a work of art. Waterproof Rockabye River play mats are perfect for tummy time, crawling, and messy play, and they're even great for older kids as well as yoga - they're that versatile.

The Rockabye River motto is 'safe play, stylish living', because you don’t have to compromise on fun or style!

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More than 100 local women with single pregnancies are now engaging with the program each week, but SAHMRI Women and Kids Theme Leader, Professor Maria Makrides says that number must be doubled to realise optimal results.

“Our studies have shown that having an optimal omega-3 status in pregnancy will increase the chances of having a full-term pregnancy and therefore reduce the risk of prematurity,” Prof Makrides said.

“Omega-3 testing is now available to pregnant women in SA at the time of other antenatal screening tests. Those with low or depleted levels are advised to take the appropriate supplements to reduce their risk of having a preterm baby.”

In Australia approximately one in 12 babies is born prematurely. Babies born too soon, especially those born before 34 weeks of gestation, are more likely to have lengthy hospital stays and may have longer term health and developmental problems.

Omega-3 levels in the body are believed to play a role in determining timing of labour and birth.

“Our trials have shown that correcting the omega-3 status of women with low omega-3 levels reduces prematurity risk,” Prof Makrides said.

“We’re evaluating our omega-3 test-and-treat program as part of standard pregnancy care to see if we can emulate the results of clinical trials in the community. If we do, we’ll expect to see a reduction of about 14% in babies born before 34 weeks of gestation.”

Soon-to-be mother, Rachael Protzman recently opted-in for the omega-3 screening following a discussion with her doctor.

“It wasn’t something I really had to think much about," she said.

"My GP explained it was an additional test that was included with the SAMSAS blood tests and I didn’t need to have any extra blood taken.

It’s not the case that all pregnant women should take omega-3 supplements, as studies have shown that higher dose supplementation for women who already have sufficient omega-3 levels may increase their risk of prematurity.

Many who opt-in for the test are found to have optimal levels and aren’t required to take any further action.

“I got my results during a telehealth appointment and was in the normal range. They just told me to keep doing what I was doing and that I didn’t need any further tests,” Mrs Protzman said.

“I was just reassured and had better peace of mind that I was already doing what I could to protect my baby.”

The joint SAHMRI and SA Pathology program encourages women to opt-in by ticking the box on their standard pregnancy care form and say 80% must take part if the program is to achieve the best possible reduction in prematurity rates.

For more information scan the QR code below sahmri.org/omega3 or speak with your doctor.

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