Questioning the Ethics of Hospital Induction Policies. Preparing for your baby’s arrival is such an exciting time, but it can also come with a lot of questions, especially when you’re faced with hospital policies that might not align with your expectations. Recently,...
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...
Has someone suggested induction at 39 weeks to you? It can be so confusing to know what is the right thing to do for you and your baby as there is so much conflicting advice and research. On one hand, we have the American ARRIVE Trial promoting induction at 39 weeks...
Have you been offered a Stretch and Sweep at 38 weeks? I have been wondering about the evidence around offering all women a stretch and sweep at 38 weeks. This is something more and more Obstetricians and Midwives are doing in Perth. One area this has...
Are you reading this because you have been told of your “Risk of Stillbirth”? Firstly take a deep breath to lower your stress hormones and read on. I recently did an online course with Sara Wickham: “Post-Term Pregnancy: Exploring Evidence, Inspiring...
Have you heard that your placenta will stop working properly after your ‘due date’ or the words placental insufficiency? Sounds scary, doesn’t it? But what is the evidence for this claim? I recently did an online course with Sara Wickham: “Post-Term Pregnancy:...
Are you starting to think about Being Induced because your baby is “overdue”? (Updated April 2024) Have you stopped to think about what this is all about? Do you really think all babies have to be born at the same point in pregnancy? Just think about it. Why is there...
I feel so sick after watching the recording of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Colloquia (fancy name for academic conference or seminar) from this Monday. I have actually been in a state of shock for 2 days and quite speechless. For...
Can you Birth Like a Princess? Or is Kate Middleton presenting an unrealistic image? Kate Middleton has certainly caused a lot of comment in the media with her gorgeous post-birth photos yet again.. Many media commentators and members of the general public have been...
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