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Katelyn Commerford
Jul 3, 20235 min read
Why do we care about rising intervention rates anyway?
The NSW Mothers and Babies report for 2021 was released the other week, and as it usually does, it sparked a big conversation about...
Katelyn Commerford
Nov 16, 20225 min read
What does a positive caesarean look like?
**Given the nature of the content of this post, there may be some discussion that could be triggering.** One of the ways I support women...
Katelyn Commerford
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Okay, but what is a postpartum doula?
And why should I hire one? What does a postpartum doula do? Essentially, a postpartum doula is there to look after the mother so that she...
Katelyn Commerford
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...
Katelyn Commerford
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...
Katelyn Commerford
Jun 20, 202210 min read
Sleep when the baby sleeps, vacuum when the baby vacuums? How to actually prepare for postpartum
As we all know from the imagery our media and social media are saturated with, postpartum is a beautiful, blissful, peaceful time of...
Katelyn Commerford
Jun 16, 20225 min read
In the Aftermath of a Bad Birth
In Australia, a third of women will describe their birth experience as traumatic. You don’t have to look far to find someone who had a...
Katelyn Commerford
May 20, 20223 min read
Losing a Baby
It’s not something anyone ever expects to have to deal with, but for many, it is a very real part of their story. I’d like to start this...
Katelyn Commerford
May 13, 20223 min read
The Breastfeeding Journey
Did you know that in Australia, approximately 96% of babies begin life being breastfed, but only 39% are still exclusively breastfed by...
Katelyn Commerford
Mar 7, 202210 min read
Planning for a caesarean birth, elective or otherwise
This blog was updated 26th March 2023 to include additional resources new to the market. Whether you are planning for a caesarean birth...
Katelyn Commerford
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...
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