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Breastfeeding

There are generally 2 ways to feed a baby. Breast or Bottle. Some people do both, sometimes successfully sometimes not. It's personal and try not to let other people influence you on how you want to feed your baby.

What is Ovulation & Ovulation Induction

Ovulation is when the egg is released from the ovary. With each menstrual cycle, you release an egg. This most commonly occurs 14 days prior to the start of your period.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition affecting blood sugar levels causing them to be elevated. It occurs in women during pregnancy, most commonly in the second trimester. These patients would have had normal blood sugar levels prior to the pregnancy.

What is a hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus. This surgery is performed for several conditions, including heavy and/or painful periods, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis/adenomyosis, pre-cancerous lesions (hyperplasia), or cancers of the uterus, cervix or ovaries.

Trial of Vaginal Birth After a Caesarean Section (VBAC)

Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women in Australia will be delivered via a caesarean section. The most common indication amongst first time mothers is an emergency caesarean section for either fetal distress or failure to progress during labour.