This is a really simple breakfast option for newborn mums and time poor mums to be as you can prepare this the night before. It is an inexpensive, delicious and simple way to ensure you are nourishing yourself in pregnancy and postpartum. It can be prepared the night before, only takes a few minutes
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Lactation Cookie Recipe
The purpose of Lactation Cookies is to provide a vehicle for some essential nutrients that we know can have a very positive effect on lactation. For example brewers yeast contains protein, B vitamins, iron, selenium and many other trace elements, which not only promote milk supply but also help with
Mastitis In Pregnancy
Breastfeeding should be an exciting and enjoyable experience, which you share with your baby, providing not only essential nutrients and immunological defense for your baby, but also developing a strong and lasting relationship.
However, common problems in breastfeeding, such as mastitis, can
Postnatal Essentials
Here is a list of typical issues and occurrences related to the period immediately after birthing your baby.
Vaginal Birth
You will generally remain in hospital for around 2 – 4 days. Each of the four hospitals that Dr Morris attends offers something different regarding early discharge. If you
Depression in Pregnancy & the Postnatal Period
Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood can be a wonderful time, however it’s certainly not without its challenges. Nearly 20% of mothers and 10% of fathers will experience the isolation and distress of anxiety and depression during this time. These conditions are not uncommon, affecting more than 50,000
What should I pack in my hospital bag for labour?
Our midwives have put together two helpful lists for the essentials needed during your birth and postnatal stay.
It is helpful to pack a smaller overnight bag for the delivery suite and a suitcase for your postnatal stay.
What to Bring to the Delivery Suite:
Your yellow card (in the red
Dealing with Depression
We all become upset, sad or ‘down’ at different times in our lives, usually due to an event or circumstance which we find challenging, such as bereavement, relationship troubles or financial difficulties.
However, these feelings usually subside over time, as we learn to cope and live with them, or
Peanut Choc Lactation Bliss Balls
This super easy non bake recipe is great for an energy boost and healthy milk supply. The three main ingredients which we know are important in boosting breast milk supply are brewers yeast, flaxseed and oats.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon
Cervical Cancer Screening Test
The new Cervical Screening Test (CST) in Australia was introduced in December 2017 after the release of the latest evidence based research stating that this test is more effective at detecting the virus at an early stage, that causes cervical abnormalities. It is expected that this test will protect
