A positive birth experience is an individual concept. It will mean different things to different people. For some, it might be how pain is managed, or it might be more important to have a certain kind of support, for others, it might be all about feeling in control of what is happening. This isn’t about […]
So you’ve been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes… What now?
In Australia somewhere between 12% and 15% of pregnant women are diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Most will be managed with diet and a small number will need medication (insulin injections or oral metformin). Whilst there are a number of risk factors that predispose the condition, such as family history or high BMI, for many women […]
‘You are not alone Mama’. Reflections on birth in the time of COVID-19
I recently saw in my social media feed a beautiful post from Sydney paediatrician Dr Claire Egbers (originally from Johannesburg). Inspired by her own family, two of whom are due to give birth in the coming months, she created this drawing for them to accompany some words written by Catie Atkinson, Spirit Y Sol. Catie writes […]
Is an online antenatal class going to give me what I need?
In the current climate, we are all scrambling to develop ways to adapt to the new normal. We are working from home, perhaps not working at all, and certainly trying to stay away from crowds. Admittedly, you don’t have that lovely face to face contact we all enjoy, but then, no one does at the […]
How does Coronavirus affect pregnancy?
There is an overwhelming amount of news stories, social media and conversation about COVID-19 at the moment as we all struggle to process the impact on our lives. In particular how Coronavirus affects pregnancy. It is understandable that pregnant women will have a sense of anxiety about their own health and that of their unborn […]