Perinatal anxiety and depression affects up to 1 in 5 women, and up to 1 in 10 men in the perinatal period

This is one of the most commonly asked questions I get from breastfeeding mothers. There are many reasons why you may be wondering if your baby is getting enough breastmilk.

Strategies for setting yourself up for breastfeeding success

To some degree vaginal tears are a normal part of the birth process and generally heal very well, however, there are still some factors worth considering in preparation for your birth.

Thinking about my own planned caesarean and how important some aspects were in my overall experience. If you are planning a caesarean then you could consider and discuss some of these with your care provider.

Changing positions in labour and birth can provide comfort to the labouring woman and help to create space for baby

Changing the way you breathe can produce dramatic effects on the body

Fitting a carrier for a baby safely using the TICKS acronym

Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) affects approximately 1 in 5 pregnant women in Australia, physiological demand for iron is three times greater in pregnancy.

Some important considerations and information around pre-labour rupture of membranes

Decision making using the BRAINS acronym

A way of thinking about pain relief in labour and birth

Lily’s birth story

Using the bath in labour and birth is safe and feels amazing!

It is safest to sleep on your side from 28 weeks

Skin to Skin benefits and how-to’s