Birth
How to make padsicles (your lady bits will thank you)
Postpartum padsicles hold the promise of a more normal feeling vagina and bum in the weeks after delivering your baby. Here’s how to make padsicles.
May 6, 2022
Postpartum padsicles hold the promise of a more normal feeling vagina and bum in the weeks after delivering your baby. Here’s how to make padsicles.
Easing into postpartum exercise can be quite the challenge. In this article, physio Caitlin Dunsford shares some simple postpartum exercises to start with.
Haemorrhoids can be a pain in the bum. So, what are haemorrhoids? What causes them? And how do you get rid of them? Ladies, let’s get to the bottom of this.
Only 5% of births occur on the due date, so what happens if you go past it? Is it bad for the baby? Will you need to be induced? Midwife Beth Ryan explains all.
What is a ‘postpartum doula’? Only one of the best investments you’ll ever make (probably). Read this article to learn how a postpartum doula can help you.
Midwife Beth Ryan explains what causes tearing during birth, the different degrees of perineal tear and what you can do to help your poor lady bits heal. Read more.
Postpartum care is vital, yet it can be easily forgotten amongst the excitement of a new baby. Here are 14 postpartum essentials to help with your recovery.
Don’t eat animal products? Balancing your postpartum nutrition requirements can be tough for vegan moms. Learn more about vegan nutrition during postpartum here.
Due date fast approaching, mama? Midwife Beth Ryan shares her advice on how to feel more confident and less fearful of childbirth.
Did you know your baby’s umbilical cord contains stem cells that can be collected, stored and used to treat disease? Read on to learn all about cord blood banking.
Whether you’re planning an elective c-section or wanting to know why an emergency cesarean might occur, midwife Beth Ryan explains everything you need to know.
Waiting a while before cutting your umbilical cord after birth is known as ‘delayed cord clamping’. Read this article to learn what it’s all about.
Shaney Hudson discusses her choice to encapsulate her placenta, and explores the evidence behind this growing trend. Learn more.
Deciding to birth your baby via c-section or vaginal birth is tough. Read this article to understand the key birthing method differences & what to expect.
Wondering what to expect with postpartum bleeding? How long it lasts, why it happens and when to get it checked out? Read this article to learn it all.
Postpartum hair loss can come as a shock. Learn about what causes postpartum hair loss, how long it lasts & how to treat it in this article.
Midwife Beth Ryan takes us through the most effective birthing positions for delivering a baby – including ones you can try with an epidural and even a few to avoid.
Wondering whether you should add stocking up on colostrum to your pre-baby to-do list? Here’s what you need to know about hand expressing colostrum while pregnant.
Giving birth is a huge physical and mental feat. But you can totally do it. Read this article to learn about the best types of exercise to prepare for labour.
The fourth trimester can be wild, but it’s vital you take time for yourself. Here’s a 5 minute beauty & self care routine for those early weeks as a new mom.
Gearing up for giving birth? Midwife Beth Ryan takes us through everything you can do to prepare for labor in the weeks leading up to birth.
Keen to get this show on the road? Midwife Beth Ryan reviews the evidence behind 5 natural ways to induce labor & the results are surprising. Read more.
Midwife Beth Ryan assures that births before arrival occur very rarely. But because birth is unpredicatable AF, read how to handle an accidental home birth.
How babies are born into this world can have psychosocial & physiological impacts — on both mothers & the babies. Read more about birth experiences & birth trauma.
It’s normal to feel nervous about childbirth. But it’s not something to fear. Learn how to minimize birth trauma by exploring unrealistic ideas of birth.
Childbirth is meant to be ‘magical’ but 1 in 3 women walk away with birth trauma. Sharing our birth stories may be one way to heal. Learn more.
Adding birth affirmations to your birth plan can be a game-changer when it comes to labor. Check out these 10 epic affirmations for birth.
Preparing for labor is a great idea, but even the best laid birth plan may go out the window. Learn how to enjoy your birth whatever may come.
For Ceri David, writing down her birth story has helped her heal. We hope her story helps other women who have experienced birth trauma too.
Birth can seem scary AF. To help ease your fears, we’ve curated 10 incredible birth stories that show no matter how you give birth, it can be a positive experience.
Developed in the 1950s, Lamaze birthing methods have a proven track record at helping women deliver healthy bubs. Find out what a Lamaze antenatal class covers.
Looking for an antenatal class that covers EVERYTHING about pregnancy, the stages of labour, birth & early parenting? Here’s what to expect from She Births classes.
Feel sceptical about the idea of having a ‘calm’ birth? We felt the same. But a Calm Birth class actually has a lot to offer. Learn more about this antenatal class.
Hospital antenatal classes cover a lot of what you need to know about the stages of labour & birth. They’re like a fun field trip, but with more vagina talk.
Looking into antenatal classes? Hypnobirthing is a popular choice among mums who want an intervention-free birth. Read all about what to expect.
Midwife Beth Ryan explains all you need to know about healing your lady bits after a vaginal birth in the postpartum period. Learn more.
How long is a piece of string? Same applies to pregnancy & birth costs. Take a look at what expenses are involved & how to start planning.
We spoke to women’s health physio Brooke Blair about why seeing a women’s health physio is truly the postpartum check up every woman needs. Read more.
We spoke to postpartum doula Amy Pasfield about why there’s so much pressure on new moms & how to ask for help when you feel like you can’t. Read more.
Psychologist Belinda Williams explains what causes pregnancy & postpartum anxiety & provides coping strategies that may help. Read more.
You can navigate the tough early days as a parenting team. Here are a few practical ways your partner can help you in your early postpartum.
Postpartum doula Amy Pasfield shares some excellent advice with us on how to plan for your postpartum. Read more.
The postpartum period is just as much about allowing yourself to adjust to this new mom life as it is about your baby adjusting to their new world. Read more.
Nutritionist & postpartum doula Amy Pasfield shared with us her insights & advice on navigating the emotional turmoil of the postpartum period. Read more.
We got the scoop on postpartum sex from Sydney-based women’s health physio Brooke Blair. Here’s her advice on having sex after birth.
Midwife Bernadette Lack gives her advice on how to resist the drugs (if that’s what you want) at the toughest point of labor pain. You got this mama!
In this follow-up to her recount of her postpartum eating disorder relapse, new mom Caitlin Scott shares the steps she took to recovery & self-nourishment.
Moms can struggle to ask for help with what they really need. Here are a few ways to help a new mom friend out during their postpartum. Read more.
“Nothing seemed within my control except the food I did not consume” New mom Caitlin Scott recounts her battle eating disorder during her early postpartum period.
Pregnant & preparing to push a human being out of your body? We asked 30 moms what birth was really like & they didn’t sugarcoat it. Read more.
Women’s health physio Brooke Blair works with women during pregnancy & postpartum. Here are 5 of the most common questions she gets asked.
How do you choose the antenatal class that’s right for you? Here’s a handy list of some of the main antenatal classes you can attend during pregnancy.
There’s no avoiding the fact that ejecting a human from your body hurts – a lot. But as much birthing & labor pain sucks, it’s actually a good thing. Hear us out.
Postpartum doula Amy Pasfield shares how to set boundaries with family & friends, so that you can recover from birth & bond with your newborn baby.
Pack your hospital bag now so you can focus on more important things later, like birthing a human. Midwife Aliza Carr takes us through her hospital bag checklist.
Get the tissues ready – these responses from new moms about how it felt meeting their newborn baby after giving birth will have you feeling all the feels. Read more.
“After you’ve had the baby, it’s easy to look at that same body in the mirror & think…WTF.” Jade Loney shares on coming to terms with her postpartum body.
Midwife Beth Ryan reveals why she thinks writing a birth plan is a great idea & shares advice on how you can write your own plan for labor & delivery. Read more.
Approaching or passed your due date and wondering when your baby will arrive? Midwife Aliza Carr explains seven signs of labour so you know when birth is about to go down.
Giving birth in Australia and wondering whether to go public or private? We’ve created a list of key things to consider so you can decide which is best for you.
We asked mums what it was like having sex after birth for the first time. Read this for the good, the not so good and everything in between.
Midwife Bernadette Lack shares insights on how best to decide between having a midwife or an obstetrician lead your antenatal care during pregnancy. Learn more.
Aussie nutritionist & herbalist Louise Loader shares how mothers can use nutrition to support their postpartum recovery. Read more about postpartum nutrition.
Whether you’re after meal kits, healthy heat ‘n’ eats or vegan meal delivery, keep your postpartum shell of a self nourished with these meal delivery services.
Clubbing in Ibiza? Unlikely with a bébé in tow. Here are 5 things to add to your maternity leave bucket list to make the most of your postpartum.
Looking to manage your labor pains without drugs? Midwife & personal trainer Bernadette Lack shares some amazing drug-free labor pain management techniques.
Concerned about labor pains? Midwife & personal trainer Bernadette Lack shares the inside scoop about pharmaceutical labor pain management options.
Midwife Beth Ryan highlights what her career has taught her about giving birth that she wants all mums to know. Spoiler alert: the movies lied. Read more.
Get the freezer ready! Postpartum doula Naomi Chrisoulakis reveals how you can meal prep to maximize your postpartum nutrition with minimal effort.
Nutritionist & postpartum doula Amy Pasfield and herbalist & nutritionist Louise Loader shares what postpartum depletion looks like & how to avoid it. Learn more.
Not sure what postnatal depression is? Psychologist Belinda Williams shares postnatal depression symptoms to look out for & how to seek support.
We asked moms which baby products they wish they had organized for when they got home with their newborn baby to help ease their transition to motherhood. Read more.
