Tag Archives: birth

Everyone wants to have a great birth, right?  No one goes into labour or birth wanting anything less.  But a great birth means different things to different people. In trying to unpack this topic we need to first examine the… Continue Reading >

Having a new baby is usually a very exciting time for parents as it involves new beginnings and a new chapter in our life. What we may forget as parents is that it is an even more crucial chapter in… Continue Reading >

Some things in life are more predictable than others. In our experience nothing prepares you for the life-changing impact of bringing tiny humans into the world. It opens up entirely new realms of priorities and also financial needs.  From medical… Continue Reading >

When 32-week pregnant Caitlin Finne started Mother’s Day in 2023 with breakfast in bed, she had no idea that the day would conclude with a flight in a Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft and the premature birth of her son…. Continue Reading >

Over the previous months we have run through a few of the decisions about preconception, and when you find out you are pregnant.  This month we will focus on the next key decision – which is choosing your care provider…. Continue Reading >

Due to the dramatic increase in birth trauma, postnatal depression, and the need to navigate hospital systems in our Country, doulas are in high demand. Women in general are saying “enough” and are wanting to take charge of their birth… Continue Reading >

Starting the journey as a parent is like the start of a beautiful song, with the magical moment of your baby’s birth. The first cuddles are really special, but the true connection with your newborn is a journey that goes… Continue Reading >

Christmas is both a blessing and a curse in the eyes of a pregnant woman waiting for a baby.  It offers a chance to be distracted by the world around you and all the comings and goings of friends and… Continue Reading >

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet How do we Mindfully Prepare for the arrival of our New-born?  I would say that in life some things go to plan, and many things don’t go to plan.  This is certainly true for… Continue Reading >

Becoming a mother is an important rite of passage in the life of a woman. Preparing for motherhood and your postpartum experience can make a huge difference to your stress levels, mood and relationships during the first days, weeks and… Continue Reading >