Please see related blogs “Parents Often Ask Why Newborns Should be Checked by a Chiropractor” and “All Babies deserve to have their nervous systems checked!“ A study found that of 239 mothers who chose to
If you missed our Zoom seminar on “Birth and Pregnancy During Unfamiliar Times”, here is the seminar recording you can watch it online. Well Adjusted : Birth and Pregnancy During Unfamiliar Times
Let’s be honest from the start, if this is your first pregnancy, then the thought of having to do perineal massage might not thrill you. If you tore with your last birth, then the thought of
Most of you know that I am a firm believer in having a private midwife during your pregnancy and birth. There is also nothing better than having your private midwife guide you through that crazy
The arrival of a new baby is mostly a happy event, but at times it can be stressful whilst trying to master breastfeeding, adjust to a new member of the household, care for other children,
One area that I can confidently say that I am an expert in is with knowing “the pregnant brain”. Having had five pregnancies in eight years I have developed a keen understanding of how hormones
Have you noticed that your baby or infant has a flat spot on their head? That the overall head shape seems uneven? It may be worth a little more attention… Sometimes parents of young
Anti-D injections are offered to all pregnant woman who have a rhesus-negative (RhD-negative) blood group to prevent the possibility of the blood disorder RhD haemolytic disease of the newborn. Please note: there is a newer
Few couples are aware of the importance of encouraging their unborn baby to move into an ideal position within the uterus, prior to birth. Having experienced five very different births, let me share with you
Over the last few months we have been creating a DVD on the physical, emotional and chemical stressors that todays children face and the movement that has begun to combat the impact of these. During
The first months after a baby is born are perhaps the most challenging in a mother’s life. In fact, they will possibly be the most challenging in a couple’s relationship. This is truly a delicate
In the previous blog we discussed how it could be timely for Australia to consider a new birthing model. One that puts “women’s needs” above the hip pocket of the professional groups that encourage modern
Simon and I spoke to a great number of midwives (private and hospital midwives), local politicians and the lay public on the weekend at the “National Homebirth Conference” and it was so refreshing to join
Known as “the new parenting bible”, this Australian Best-Seller written by Jennifer (Bach. Chiropractic, Bach. App Clinical ScienceRegistered internationally, no longer practicing as a chiropractor in Australia.) offers the most unique collation of cutting-edge information
Women always seem to say that no one ever warns them about the “post birth” phase of a pregnancy. I have intentionally termed “post birth” a phase of pregnancy because I believe it should be
