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Cara's Powerful VBAC Birth Story
Below is a story shared with me by Cara, who welcomed her second son into the world in an amazing VBAC. This was in the face of plenty of...
Katelyn Commerford
May 23, 20233 min read


The Birth of Stella
The story of Stella’s journey into the world really begins with her big sister’s. I gave birth to Florence two and a half years ago via...
Katelyn Commerford
Dec 2, 202225 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


The Birth Pool Test
Have you heard of it? I first heard about the birth pool test on Catherine Bell's Birth Map social accounts not long after I'd had my...
Katelyn Commerford
Oct 5, 20222 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


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


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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