Eating for two
Eating for two? True or False? Eating for two? True or False? It is a misconception that pregnant mothers need to consume a lot more when they are pregnant. The…
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Reproductive Carrier Screening
As of 1st November 2023, Medicare has started on a rebate for reproductive carrier screening and what does this mean for couples who are planning for a pregnancy. Carrier screening…
Choosing Your Obstetrician
Choosing an obstetrician is a very personal choice. Your friends and family may offer you their personal recommendations. Your GP may also recommend someone based on your medical history. You…
What is the First Trimester Screen and NIPT?
Often referred as the “Down Syndrome Test” – it is not entirely accurate. The right term should be Fetal Aneuploidy Screen and it screens for 3 chromosomal abnormality. In the…
Tips for a healthy pregnancy
Sharing my experience as a mother of two beautiful children, being pregnant is a rich and rewarding time in a woman’s life. It’s important to know that your health and…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect women of reproductive age. It occurs when endometrium-like tissue (similar to the tissue that lines the uterus-womb) exists in other parts…
Miscarriage
Miscarriage unfortunately happens when a pregnancy stops growing and the pregnancy tissue will eventually pass out of the women’s body. In most cases there will be vaginal bleeding like a…
Weight Gain In pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time, whether you’re carrying your first baby or bringing a new member into a larger family. But there are elements of pregnancy that can cause some…
Planning For Pregnancy
Exciting times for couples ahead. Preconception health and health care: You should focus on things that can be done before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a…
Nausea and Vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
Many pregnant women feel sick (nausea) and, or may vomit during early pregnancy. This can vary from mild to moderate and still be considered part of the normal experience of…
Pain Relief
There are many ways that one can use to help manage pain in labour. It really depends on what you would like to use. Mobilization Often in early stages of…
Delayed Cord Clamping
What is delayed cord clamping? It is a process where after the delivery of the baby, instead of clamping the cord immediately, we can wait ~1-3 minutes before the cord…