Travelling in pregnancy is common whether it is for work or pleasure. In general terms it is very safe to travel. It is important to discuss with me when in your pregnancy you are planning to travel, and where the…
Myths about Sex and Pregnancy
Myths about Sex and Pregnancy In the majority of pregnancies, it is safe to continue a normal sex life as you wish to, when you wish to. There are quite a lot of myths around pregnancy and sex, and hopefully,…
Recovery from birth
There are many elements to your recovery from birth. It is the uncertain nature of the process which means that each woman’s experience post birth will be somewhat different. Your birth may be easier or harder, vaginal or caesarean, a…
Pushing in labour
When you are giving birth naturally, we think of labour in three stages. The first stage is from the beginning of labour until your cervix is fully dilated. The second stage is from full dilation till the birth of your…
Does Obesity impact my Pregnancy?
Obesity affects an increasing number of men, women and children in western countries, and Australia is no exception. Recent studies suggest over 60% of men, and 50% of women are classified as overweight based on body mass index (BMI). Obesity,…