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Birth Options In Newcastle and the Lower Hunter
When I went to my local doctor for a formal pregnancy test, the first question she asked was what kind of pregnancy care I wanted. I had zero clue what options even existed, let alone who or how to choose!
If you’re having a baby (or hoping to) AND you live in the Newcastle-ish area, here is the whole deal spelled out for you.
I provide 3 types of information for each location or service type:
- An introduction to the service and referral pathways
- Statistics regarding births at their se…
Again? Birthing Parents Ignored Again While Hillsong Parties Down The Road
The Christmases my body ached for a baby.
Lockdown Was Easier Than This
I’m not anti-men, I’m anti patriarchy.
When Leaders Don’t Lead, We Must Dismantle Things From Our Insides Out
Self-Employed or Social Media Employee? Resetting A Boundary For Your Business.
The 9 Week Wait: My AZ Experience
The Wiggle House: Representation Can’t Be The End Of This Story
Did anyone else’s Little Wiggle get a bit knocked around the by the skivvy handover announcement?
As mum to a two year old daughter, it’s been wonderful having Emma’s voice in our speaker and presence on stage as a female band member.
Clearly, representation matters.
As Tsehay Hawkins steps from the support crew to the main lineup, more children will see themselves reflected in the kids’ entertainment juggernaut that is the Wiggles.
While it’s sad to see Emma go, Tsehay is a brilliant p…
Why The Pandemic Shadow Stretches Longer For Mothers and Primary Carers
Research tells us that rates of depression and anxiety have increased during the pandemic
A. When lockdowns occur, and
B. When case numbers rise.
Unfortunately we have needed lockdowns to occur to mitigate the rise in case numbers and subsequently mitigate the number of people with severe illness overwhelming the hospital system. If our healthcare system stays afloat, more people with severe disease can get the treatment they need, and fewer people die.
Data indicates that women* and young people ar…
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