Post Natal DepletionByEm Batger13 June 2024Motherhood is without a doubt, the most emotionally and physically demanding experience I’ve personally been through. It starts with pregnancy, you give birth, then there are the demands of breastfeeding (for those that choose to), the sleep deprivation and the constant giving of your emotional energy. It’s no wonder some mothers are left feeling literally sucked dry. Post Natal Depletion is a term first described by Dr Oscar Serrallach and refers to the combination of physical, emotional and hormonal depletion that a mother can experience after giving birth. The why is fascinating.Category:Family First, Pregnancy, Newborn HealthRead More0 Comments
From Two to Three - Couples Health Insurance for PregnancyByTammy George09 April 2024Starting a family is often a big step with lots of exciting, joyful, and magical moments, but also a time of unknown, challenging, and uncertain ones. A little planning in advance can help ease you into parenthood (as much as that’s possible!). Category:Family First, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Public Vs Private Pregnancy Care – Which Option is Best?ByTammy George30 March 2023Deciding on whether you have your baby in a private or public hospital is a big decision. Find out the pros and cons of both. Category:Pregnancy, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
CMV in pregnancy – What you need to know to protect your baby ByDr. Michela Sorensen20 March 2023When it comes to pregnancy there is an overwhelming amount of information on the do’s and don’ts. Yet one topic that is often neglected is a very important one, and that is the effect of certain viruses in pregnancy, in particular cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMV is one of the leading causes of 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 congenital disability in Australia. So lets look at the basics around CMV and how you can protect yourself.Category:Pregnancy, First Time Parents, Newborn HealthRead More0 Comments
Pregnancy Planning - The Simple Things to do Before Trying to Have a Baby ByDr. Michela Sorensen08 March 2023When it comes to having a pregnancy, there is information overload about what to do or not to do throughout those nine important months. The information around preparing to conceive however, is harder to come by. So, lets looks at some of the simple chats and discussions you should have with your doctor before you fall pregnant. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
What is Egg Freezing? How to Know if it’s the Right Option for YouByTammy George15 November 2022Choosing to freeze your eggs to use later when you’re ready to be pregnant can be a life-changing decision. Here’s what you should know. Category:General Medical, Family First, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Exercising during pregnancyByEm Batger25 October 2022Pregnancy is an exciting time for most women. It can also be a challenging time as you deal with your changing physical capabilities, accepting that your body can't do what it once could. Exercise is highly recommended during pregnancy because there is overwhelming evidence that it's beneficial to mother and baby. Exactly how much exercise is enough? Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
What is a Women’s Health Physio (WHP) and What Are The Benefits?ByEm Batger15 November 2021This area of physiotherapy can play an important role for women through various life stages as the female body goes through several significant transitions.Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?ByTammy George25 March 2021Postnatal anxiety can rob new parents of the joy a new baby can bring. But treatment and support is available to help them get through the difficult time.Category:Maternity Care, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Pregnancy Safe Workouts - Exercises to Avoid While PregnantByTammy George08 March 2021Exercise is essential to keep you and your growing bubs healthy, but not all exercise is recommended. Find out which exercise is safe to do at different stages of your pregnancy.Category:Fitness, Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Post Partum TrainingByEm BatgerThe early stages of the post partum phase is somewhat of a hormonally fragile time. It’s probably one of the happiest but most overwhelming journeys that women go through.Category:Fitness, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
The Advantages Of BreastfeedingByDr. Nikki Stamp Every breastfeeding week, supported by WHO, UNICEF and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, we aim to empower and support families to breast feed infants for at least the first six months of life.Category:Maternity Care, Healthy Lifestyle, PregnancyRead More0 Comments