The Christmas Induction Poem Christmas and New Years are looming amid party-season cheer, But none of that’s a reason To induce your baby this year. Your doc may look nervous, Your midwife may sigh, Because their turkey and trifle Are getting very dry. But hang on a second, Let’s keep this on track, Is there...
Have you given any thought to birthing your placenta? Yes, that’s right, after your baby is born it doesn’t just stop there – the placenta needs to come out too. The placenta is an incredible organ and has been the lifeline of your baby for the duration of your pregnancy and it needs to be...
Our birth story was one that did not go to plan AT ALL. I know I will miss some information out as it was a very long day and I was running on very limited sleep but here is what I remember… Both Adam and I had our hearts set on a natural birth, to...
In Australia, synthetic oxytocin is most commonly known by the brand name Syntocinon, although generic oxytocin preparations may also be used in some hospitals. We do not use Pitocin, which is the brand name for synthetic oxytocin commonly used in the United States. There is no doubt that synthetic oxytocin has an important place in...