Remi’s Birth Breech VBAC!

Tess Anthony shares Remis's breech VBAC birth story. Expecting her fourth baby Tess discovers that her baby is again breech. Mia, Tess's third baby, was also breech. Mia's birth ended as a caesarean even though Tess wanted a vaginal birth. This time around Tess is determined to have a vaginal birth. Enjoy Tess's story

2022-10-04T09:00:19+11:00

Sydney Maternity Hospitals

If you plan a hospital birth, one of the most important decisions you will make during pregnancy is which hospital you want to go to. Considerations might include: whether the hospital is public or privately funded, whether it has a birth centre, whether it is Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) accredited, and what specific options

2023-12-18T09:23:47+11:00

What is Gestational Diabetes?

Hannah Dahlen Gestational Diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during the pregnancy and then goes away after the baby is born. Around 3-8% of pregnant women will develop Gestational Diabetes at around 28 weeks of pregnancy, as this is the time that most women are tested. Certain women are at higher risk

2022-10-11T15:41:41+11:00

Alcohol While Breastfeeding

Is it safe to during alcohol while breastfeeding? For the most part, women will abstain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy in order to provide the best start in life for their baby. However, once your baby is born, you may wish to enjoy a drink with a meal, when out with friends or on

2020-09-01T08:21:10+10:00

Inducing Labour Naturally

Finding ways of inducing labour naturally has never been more imperative. Medical induction of labour has been increasing since the 1980s. Nowadays over 25% of women have their labours induced and a further 19.2% will have their labours sped up by artificial means (Australian Mothers and Babies 2009). Common methods used are sweeping of

2022-08-24T09:00:31+10:00

Rebozo Sifting Demonstration

Using rebozo sifting may help a baby rotate during pregnancy or labour more efficiently. Assisting the expectant or birthing mother’s hips to move in controlled motions may encourage the baby to shift positions. Women describe movements created by rebozo sifting as jiggling or rocking. Limited research exists at the moment about the effectiveness of

2022-11-17T13:04:34+11:00

Report review: Why the birth after caesarean randomised control trial is good news for VBAC

By Jillian Harris Spiky Hedgehog Photography In March 2012 they finally published the results of the controversial Birth After Caesarean Randomised Control Trial. The are no big surprises in this report, but there are many questions that remained and we need to answer. Birth After Caesarean Randomised Control Trial: What the researchers say the report

2022-08-24T09:23:37+10:00
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