Becoming a parent brings so many beautiful firsts — first smiles, first cuddles, and yes, the first time you wonder: “Is my baby too hot? Too cold? What on Earth should I dress them in?” It’s a question I get all the time from new parents, and with good reason. Australia’s climate varies widely from […]

  WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR HOSPITAL BAG FOR BIRTH     The clothes are washed and the nursery is ready, maybe the infant carseat is already securely in place. But what about your hospital bag? If you’re around 36 weeks pregnant and haven’t yet packed your bag, this great Hospital Bag Checklist is for you! […]

  The Birth Story of Ryan Thomas Mates Being pregnant with my third and final child, I wanted to have the birth I wanted to have, not that my previous two births were bad or clouded with ill feelings; I just wanted to do a few things differently. My husband although very supportive and attentive […]

If you’ve had your baby previously through a caesarean section, whether that was planned or an emergency section and you are pregnant again, you will more than likely find yourself curious about VBAC’S (vaginal birth after caesarean). I was in a similar position to you. My 3rd child was born by “elective caesarean” for breech […]

Hi there my name is Alexis and I am a 27 year old Mum of 1. My daughter Aubrey came into the world at 10:15pm on the 4th July, 2014. It was 48 hours from my water breaking to holding my angel in my arms. I had another Doula throughout my pregnancy. Unfortunately, my Doula […]