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Postpartum

Racial disparities in maternal care and what can be done

Three in five pregnancy related deaths are preventable. Black and Aboriginal women are disproportionately affected.

Postpartum

The postpartum mood disorders no one is talking about

Women are at heightened risk for depression while they are pregnant and in the months and weeks following birth. However, postpartum depression has become a “catch all”.

Diet & Nutrition

Brittany Darling on nutrition support for c-section recovery

After giving birth, women often find themselves putting others first but there a strong argument for prioritising good nutrition in those months following a C-section.

Postpartum

Clinical Naturopath Bel Rowntree on pre- and postnatal care

Meet Bel. An experienced clinical naturopath and a pretty incredible human. If you are pregnant or planning to be her insights are a must watch.

General Health & Wellness

What to do when your doctor is not listening

Ever have the feeling that your doctor is not listening? We've been there and have 6 tips for getting yourself heard.

Postpartum

Mind the gap: How to check whether you have a diastasis recti

What are the signs of a diastasis recti? If you have more than a 2 cm gap when the rectus abdominus is fully contracted. Read on for how to check.

Postpartum

Let's Talk Postpartum

The postpartum period can be difficult to prepare for - you don’t know what you don’t know right? And unfortunately, in many instances your doctor might not tell you.

General Health & Wellness

Caia Snapshot: How do I improve my sleep?

40% of Australians don't get or feel like they don't get enough sleep. In this article, we take a look at some ways to set up some healthy sleep habits

Parenting

Caia Story: Becoming super mom

I strongly believe I became a super woman after I became a mom.

Pregnancy

What the heck is a Doula?

A doula is a trained, non-medical professional providing encouragement, emotional, and informational support to women before, during and after childbirth.

Sexual Health

Reproductive Literacy

Raise your hand if you can accurately name and locate the major female reproductive organs. Feeling a bit hesitant?