Drandramalikiwi

Drandramalikiwi I am a Neonatal Paediatrician based in Melbourne Australia. This page is dedicated to provide educat

16/06/2026

🍼 Uneven thigh creases in your baby — scary, or totally normal?

Newborn babies get referred for this reason quite regularly and the research is actually really reassuring.

A 20-year study of babies referred specifically for asymmetric skin creases found that less than 2% had actual hip dysplasia.

Asymmetric thigh folds show up in up to 70% of completely normal babies. They can simply reflect positioning, fat distribution, or just normal variation.

What actually raises concern for DDH:
🔴 Abnormal Ortolani or Barlow test
🔴 Unequal hip abduction
🔴 Positive Galeazzi sign (leg length difference)
🔴 Asymmetry in the groin or buttock — not just the thigh

Risk factors that change the picture: breech presentation, family history of DDH or foot deformities.

If the hip exam is normal and there are no risk factors — isolated thigh crease asymmetry alone is very unlikely to mean hip dysplasia.

As always — if you’re worried, talk to your doctor. 💙





14/06/2026

Halfway mark of our challenge. We are still far away from our team target but are still grateful for all the donations that we have received so far.

12 more days to complete, 1507 push ups to complete and not much time left for you to donate for this good cause to support mental health services in Australia.

If you are feeling generous today, we would appreciate your donation, even if it is the price of a cup of Melbourne coffee.

Thanks everyone. We know that you all have a beautiful heart and would help us in any way you can.

Link to donate: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/randramalikiwi/the-push-up-challenge or click on the link in my bio.

13/06/2026

Before you leave the hospital with your newborn — here are the 5 things I wish every parent knew.

1. Safe sleep, every sleep
Back. Firm surface. Nothing in the cot. Room-share (not bed-share) for 6 months — this halves SIDS risk.

2. Breastfeed if you can — but ask for help early
Most people who stop in week one stop because of a fixable problem. Get a lactation consultant early.

3. Vaccinate on time
The schedule is built around your baby’s most vulnerable window. Don’t delay it.

4. Tummy time from day one
Awake and supervised only. Build to 30 mins/day by 3 months. Prevents flat head, builds strength.

5. Watch your own mental health
1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads get postnatal depression. It’s medical, not weakness. Speak up early.

Save this for when you need it. Share it with a new parent. 💛





10/06/2026

“Nobody told me this when I brought my baby home"

👶 Your newborn already knows your scent — here’s why that matters and what to avoid in the first few weeks. Save this and share it with a new parent who needs to hear it. 💛





05/06/2026

Day 4 of challenge.

Thank you to all contributors in the last 24 hours. Truly appreciate your support as I progress along with midwife Mel .

We cannot do this without you and it means a lot when we receive donations from all of you out there.

If you would like to support, please check the link to our fundraising challenge in my bio.

My next newborncare reel is coming soon too!





05/06/2026

Thank you so much to the first four legendary contributors: my wife Laila, Murni, and .amarasekera for supporting the challenge. You are truly my inspiration to keep up with my daily reps alongside midwife Mel who is doing this with me.

I look forward to many more days of push ups no matter how busy my life will look like over the next 3 weeks.

Thank you again for the bottom of my babycaring ❤️

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04/06/2026

Your baby is finally here — and the first few days can feel overwhelming, even for the most prepared parents. Here’s what’s completely normal to expect 👇

🩺 Paediatrician — optional, but available if you want extra reassurance

💉 Vitamin K + Hep B at birth, and the newborn screening test at 48 hours (checks ~ 35 conditions)

🤱 Feeding — slow start is normal. Set alarms every 3–4 hours, and expect a tough second night with cluster feeding

💩 Nappies — lots of dark meconium in the first 48 hours. Totally expected

🌿 Skin — most rashes and birthmarks are harmless. Jaundice peaks around day 3 and that mosquito-bite rash? Gone by week 2

⚖️ Weight loss — a 5–10% drop

The first few days are a steep learning curve — for your baby and for you. Be kind to yourself. 🤍

Got questions about your newborn? Drop them in the comments 👇

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03/06/2026

One of the best good looking obstetricians at St Vincent's Private is . Always looking sharp, fit and has a good sense of humour.

Yesterday I was having a casual conversation with him and gently invited him to join my push-up challenge. I was expecting him to say yes but instead he casually recommended that I tried the "Bring Sally Up" push up challenge before he is convinced that I am serious in completing my push up challenge.

When I saw the video and the length of the song, I was quite intimidated and started to doubt myself. However, a healthy challenge is a good challenge so this morning, I gave it a go.

So, with this song behind me, can or any other obstetricians or paediatricians join me in my future videos/reel/stories to support my fundraising challenge?

If you would like to see this happening, please say YES or 👍 in the xomment section down below.

LINK TO DONATE IS IN MY BIO.

Thanks everyone!


01/06/2026

Less than 48 hours to go and I need your help for my push-challenge!

I am very motivated to do this and really hope that in between my clinical work in the hospital, being oncall and spending time with my family at home I will still be able to commit to this fundraising challenge.

Your donation and support will be much appreciated and thank you again for your kindness.

This is for all of you and you too 😬




30/05/2026

A quick update.

It has been a busy week. Lots of new babies and lots of new parents that I have the privileged to meet and support through their first few days and weeks with their newborn baby.

I have so many topics to cover but would love to hear your suggestions and recommendations on what matters most to you. If you have an idea, leave a comment down below.

And if you would like to support me and midwifemel at for our push-up challenge, please check the link in the bio to donate or join our push up team!

Have a good weekend everyone.




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