Most women already have a gynaecologist by the time they fall pregnant. The question is do you know what you want from your birth experience? This is a sensitive area as your gynae may work at a hospital with limited birth options. So the first...
The hospital where you birth plays an important part in your first step to parenting. The staff and the philosophy of the maternity ward can make your start to family life either blissfully wonderful or an absolute nightmare - so important issues need to be...
There should be no doubt in your mind that to attend childbirth education classes is essential. Now lets ensure that you choose the correct classes for you. Since expectant parents have different needs, choosing a childbirth education program that suits your needs is what is...
The Obstetrician together with other maternity professionals, i.e. midwives, childbirth educators, paediatricians, anaesthetists and general practitioners form part of a team that cares for pregnant women and their families. Modern maternity care is more “patient friendly” with the pregnant woman assuming a central role in...
Ones first pregnancy is an extremely exciting time – but also a time when so many decisions need to be made. One of these is about the doctors that will be taking care of you and your baby. What some people are unaware of, is...
Birth is normal, natural and healthy. Women are made to birth. The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families. Create good birthing experiences the memories are with you forever...