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Say their name – pregnancy, infant and child loss awareness
This Saturday is Red Nose ‘Say Their Name’ day, to raise awareness of pregnancy, infant and child loss and support the bereaved families. The loss of a child is an incredible tragedy, during which time the support of friends and family is so crucial. [...]
AMH Test – Do I need one?
Education and empowerment of women when it comes to their health, especially their reproductive health, is so important and has proven to improve health outcomes. With the internet and SoMe we are fortunate to have access to a wealth of information to do this, [...]
Feeding in Public
Feeding your baby should come before anything else… granted if you’re in a burning building or a sinking ship, then sure bub’s boob or bottle take a back seat to safety. But in almost all other situations women should feel confident, safe and supported [...]
Baby sleep… or lack there of!
Sometimes I wonder if the person who coined the phrase “I slept like a baby” had ever met a real baby! Sleep is a area of infant care is that is overwhelmingly crowded with anecdata and “expert opinions”. For desperate sleep deprived new mums [...]
The Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
What is it? Small tablet that contains 2 synthetic hormones - estrogen and progesterone (different pill types have different amounts and different doses) Designed to be taken once a day, every day Pros 99.7% effective at preventing pregnancy - if used “perfectly” Can help [...]
Do I need a break from my pill?
Short answer… No! But I'll humor you with the long answer… I hear all too often that patients are giving their body a “break” from “the pill”. Maybe their friends told them they need to, or their Mum has got them worried that being [...]
What’s the best contraception?
Well… It depends, sorry for the click bait! The best contraception for you is the one that suits your individual medical, lifestyle and personal needs and preferences. Are you forgetful with tablets? Do you need STI protection as well as contraception? Is budget an [...]
How do I test my Fertility?
With all the awareness about infertility it's understandable women are concerned that they may be that 1 in 6. So I thought I would address a question I get asked all the time… “how can I check my fertility?” As we know fertility is [...]
