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5 reasons to say 'no' to visitors in the first 24 hours after birth
Friends and family will understand.
60 seconds could mean life or death for premature babies
Just waiting 60 seconds before clamping a premature baby's umbilical cord can dramatically improve its chances of survival, Australian researchers say.
A reality check for midwifery
Educator Jessica Williams is investigating virtual reality's potential in midwifery training.
5 things I wasn’t told could happen in labour and birth
The surprises? Well, I can certainly laugh about them now! Here are a few of the things no one warned me could happen in labour and birth.
Experts pinpoint the worst time of day to give birth
Researchers have long tried to discover the best and worst days and times to give birth. But perhaps they've been asking the wrong questions.
A C-section and the shame of a thwarted birth plan
I daydreamed about my baby's introduction to the world. I visualised myself a warrior, as women had forever done.
The benefits of delayed cord clamping
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has just released new guidelines regarding cord clamping after birth.
Kick your birth plans to the curb
These things do not make you any more or less of a mum, and they do not mean you child will be any less happy.
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Why all births should be followed by a debrief
During a birth debrief, the new mother has an opportunity to talk about her birth experience.
Expect the unexpected: Keeping an open mind during birth
The hospital maternity reception is full of expecting parents like my husband and me, waiting for the birth unit tour to start.
What to do if you are anxious about giving birth
It's very common to feel a little stressed in the lead-up to your baby's birth. The reality is one in four pregnant women – under that "pregnancy glow" - feel anxious about giving birth.
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