ask the gp
You can ask our GP anything! All your medical queries will be answered in a way that you can understand and remember. Just email your questions to askthegp@kidspot.com.au and we'll get you the answer. Easy!
My name is Dr Jeni Wellington. I’m a busy mum who also works as a GP. I’m here to take all of the questions you might have about keeping your loved ones safe, happy and healthy. more
Ask the GP: It’s not JUST a Virus
Our bodies are constantly under attack. All the time, everyday. Everybody’s body – my body, your body, your baby’s body. “Under...more
Ask the GP: should I worry about my child’s weight?
Is it normal for a healthy and active child to start gaining weight before puberty? When should you worry and what should you do?...more
Do I really need a private GP, or is a medical centre just as good?
Do you have the right health provider for your family’s needs? Dr Jeni Wellington gives us the low-down on making the best...more
Ask the GP: Help! My colicky baby won't sleep
Dr Jeni Wellington advises this exhausted mum on how best to deal with a colicky baby, and whether diet is to blame. more
Ask the GP: I'm ready for a second baby. How can I prepare?
You have both finally decided it’s time to expand your family and you’re so excited. You can’t wait to get started. But what...more
How to make the most out of your GP visit
Sick of dragging your feverish, snotty children to the doctor only to leave with absolutely no recollection of what you are meant...more
Ask the GP: All things periods, blood and 'that' time of the month
Even though every woman goes through it – there’s something about getting your period that’s a little bit awkward....more
Ask the GP: How much bleeding after birth is normal?
Having a baby changes a lot about your body … and one thing it certainly messes with is your ‘downstairs region’....more
Ask the GP: Does my child need urgent medical attention?
Everyone knows that kids get sick all the time, but do you know at which point home care is not enough? Kidspot’s resident...more
Ask the GP: What your doctor needs from you
Does finally getting in the see your GP leave you tongue-tied and unsure of what to say? Dr James Best offers advice on how to make...more
Ask the GP: Vitamin D vs sun protection
Dear Dr Best, I read something recently about the growing number of people in Australia with vitamin D deficiency. Do I need...more
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