Pregnancy

*My blog posts are regularly updated with more relevant information and resources as I find them.

Feb 18, 20235 min read

How to interview a private obstetrician

If you have decided to hire an obstetrician to support your pregnancy and birth, I strongly suggest speaking to a few doctors and...

Nov 2, 20226 min read

Where and how to find good evidence based information

This is a really important topic, because as anyone who has googled anything, ever, could tell you, if you search far enough, you can...

Sep 21, 20227 min read

Should I Hire a Private Midwife or a Doula?

I see this question asked A LOT and so I thought I'd write up a little blog post about the different roles of doulas and midwives. This...

Sep 13, 20225 min read

The Age-Old Aging Placenta Debate

A tale as old as time… or, at least, somewhere as old as the existence of a couple of guys by the names of Ballantyne and Runge, who made...

Sep 8, 20224 min read

Book Review: In Your Own Time by Dr Sara Wickham

“There are sometimes really good reasons for offering induction of labour. But sometimes it’s offered routinely, without thought for the...

Aug 31, 20226 min read

Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is not simply vaginal birth

In a rush? Click here to jump to my three top tips for planning a VBAC Of course, physiologically speaking, this is not true. From a...

Aug 8, 202213 min read

Planning a pregnancy - where to even begin??

I caught up with a good friend the other day, who is just entering a new stage of life. Getting engaged, planning a wedding, and thinking...

Mar 1, 202213 min read

Maternity care options in Greater Western Sydney

Last updated 16/01/2024 Choosing a care provider and location for birth is a critical early decision that can have a significant impact...