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Labour & Birth

Labour & Birth

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Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is the place to be for everything you need to know about carrying a little one  – from what to expect to how to make it as comfortable as possible.

A love letter to midwives everywhere
Labour & Birth
A love letter to midwives everywhere
When I first found out that I was pregnant and began considering my options for delivery, my instinct was to...
Your roadmap to a supported c-section recovery
Labour & Birth
Your roadmap to a supported c-section recovery
In 2021, 38% of women in Australia gave birth through a caesarian birth, commonly referred to as a C-section...
The debrief on all things doula, from a real one
Labour & Birth
The debrief on all things doula, from a real one
The 22nd of March signifies World Doula Day, a date that empowers doulas to support women and improve their...
Granny undies and maternity pads. The glamorous side to childbirth…
Labour & Birth
Granny undies and maternity pads. The glamorous side to childbirth…
You’ve probably realised by now that childbirth is not as “pretty” or clean as the movies make it out...
How long after losing the mucus plug does labour start?
Labour & Birth
How long after losing the mucus plug does labour start?
The term “mucus plug” is not the most appetising, but it’s one to get familiar with as you approach...
Is it go time?! Signs that labour is 24-48 hours away
Labour & Birth
Is it go time?! Signs that labour is 24-48 hours away
As an expectant mother approaches their due date, every little sensation can be cause for excitement and...
What exactly will I learn in antenatal classes?
Labour & Birth
What exactly will I learn in antenatal classes?
Hello there, mums and dads to be! How’s the view from up there? I mean, really, is it getting hard to...
Wondering if you’ll poop during labour? We’ve got the intel
Labour & Birth
Wondering if you’ll poop during labour? We’ve got the intel
What is it with poop and babies? I don’t remember ever discussing poop, bowel movements, or even the...
What is a VBAC and how do I know if I can have one after my c-section?
Labour & Birth
What is a VBAC and how do I know if I can have one after my c-section?
Headed for the labour room again but hoping for a vaginal delivery instead of a c-section? You must have...