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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...
Katelyn Commerford
Feb 18, 20235 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...
Katelyn Commerford
Nov 2, 20226 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...
Katelyn Commerford
Sep 21, 20227 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...
Katelyn Commerford
Sep 13, 20225 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...
Katelyn Commerford
Sep 8, 20224 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...
Katelyn Commerford
Aug 31, 20226 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...
Katelyn Commerford
Aug 8, 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...
Katelyn Commerford
Mar 1, 202213 min read
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