Why Immediate Skin-to-Skin After Caesarean Births Still Isn’t Routine (And Why That Needs to Change) What if I told you one of the simplest, safest, most powerful things you can do for your baby after birth… still isn’t routine in many hospitals? Even with decades of...
Why Are Some Private OBs in Perth So Resistant to Working with Doulas? Doulas have supported birthing women for generations, offering emotional steadiness and unwavering advocacy. Yet, despite solid evidence highlighting their benefits, a surprising number of...
This blog is an excerpt from my Positive Induction Course, specifically the module on big babies. If you’re navigating decisions around induction for a suspected big baby, I hope this helps you feel informed and confident. Let’s dive into the evidence, challenges, and...
Independent Birth Classes vs Hospital Classes??? If you’re considering independent birth classes over hospital-based alternatives, you’re on the path to making a more empowered and informed choice for your childbirth experience It can feel overwhelming with so many...
Why Independent Birth Classes Are Better than Hospital Classes Have you thought about doing a birth preparation class but aren’t sure which one is best for you? It can feel really overwhelming trying to figure out where to get your information when it...
Understanding Birth Care Options Choosing the right birth care provider is crucial for a positive birth experience. This post will explore common pitfalls and provide insights into making an informed decision, ensuring you and your baby get the birth you want and...
Last week I was asked to speak to doulas from the Doula Training Academy about the complexities of the ARRIVE study so I thought I would write a blog based on that webinar. The doulas wanted to better understand the conclusions of the ARRIVE study as there is other...
Today the Fourth Atlas of Healthcare Variation was launched, and I was just asked to comment on it on ABC Perth. It is a report by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and its number one concern was the rising number of early planned births...
I have updated my graph for c/section rates in Perth Hospitals because I have been able to fill in some of the gaps. When the Western Australia’s Mothers and Babies, 2014 32nd Annual Report of the Western Australian Midwives’ Notification System was released in...
I was just reading about a new invention that the media are calling ‘the pregnancy patch’ (although it seems it is meant to be used during labour to measure contractions and fetal heart rate) will apparently lower intervention rates. I am left wondering...
