Welcome to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond's Doula Directory. On this page you will find links to Doula's over Australia. While this a brand new section of the website - it is sure to grow fast. Another community service by Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond.

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Compelled to explore the subject after the delivery of her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to question the way American women have babies. And don't think it doesn't relate to Australia - we have a HIGHER rate of caesarean sections that the USA and is completely relevant. Available for purchase on DVD.

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I found out I was pregnant with my 1st child when I was 15yrs old, I was in yr 10 at high school then. I had the feeling I was pregnant but being so young I was in denial and keep pushing it at the back of my mind hoping it will go away on its own. Soon my stomach swelled up so big that I couldn't deny any longer

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The effectiveness of Acupuncture to treat morning sickness has been recognised in the western medical arena. With clinical research finding Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for morning sickness

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If you have been unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months, before you embark on invasive medical procedures and spend thousands of dollars for assisted reproductive technology, ensure that your thyroid is functioning at its optimum.

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The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) today announces its latest advice that breastfeeding your baby can reduce the risk of cot death.

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A truly new concept in birthing pool, La Bassine™ was designed by a mum to create un intimate and soothing birth environment like no other. 

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Written by Shusannah Morris

Molly-Rose was born on the 5th February 2003 at 25 weeks (3 months early). Little did we know when we made the big decision to start a family what lay ahead.

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Written by Michelle Neumann

Illustrated by Kaye Forster

According to Michelle Neumann, author of this new book Updowns, having fun is the most important thing when introducing reading, writing and early literacy skills to your child.

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by Pinky McKay

The National Health and Medical Research Council are currently revising safe drinking guidelines and it looks as though pregnant and breastfeeding women will be advised not to drink alcohol at all.

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I was sent a link to the site One True Media - which I wasn't aware off. It is similar to YouTube so I thought I'd check it out. The link was to a short video of Teresa's journey to a successful vaginal birth after three caesareans

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by Daniel Donahoo

In his new book Idolising Children, 29-year-old father of two, and government consultant on young parenting issues, Daniel Donahoo, wants us to have a new relationship with our childhood. Donahoo argues that today's parents adversely affect their children as well as themselves though their obsession with extraordinary children and perfect parenting.

 

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New birth pools have just been put up on our website. The Splash and Play pools are an economical alternative for use during labour and birth.                 

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by Elizabeth Russell

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term for conditions that are caused as a result of drinking alcohol during pregnancy but is not a diagnosis. Alcohol is a substance that causes birth defects and as such can affect the unborn child’s development. If a woman drinks while she is pregnant the alcohol, no matter how much or how little, crosses the placental barrier and circulates through the baby’s system.

 

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