When you think about childbirth, many worry about the risk of tearing. You may have heard that sometimes your doctor or midwife may need to…
Dr Brooke
Sep 20
The first few weeks of life with a newborn are rarely like a TV nappy advert. Although most women have many joyful memories from the…
Joanna Brecher
Sep 14
Nothing really prepares you for those first few days with your newborn, but some thing are pretty much a given; they will feed a lot,…
Dr Brooke
Sep 3
The breastfeeding hormone (prolactin) suppresses other hormones involved in the menstrual cycle so prevent ovulation. Most experience at least a few months without a period…
Dr Brooke
Jun 21
Pregnancy and childbirth involves a huge number of changes in your body, from physical changes to the muscles and ligaments, to hormonal alterations, emotional and…
Dr Brooke
Jun 11
Working as an obstetrician, performing C sections is pretty much our ‘bread and butter’. Its the first operation we learn to perform, and we would…
Dr Brooke
May 24
