Doula Wisdom Blog

This article is inspired from a talk by Dr Oscar Serrallach about the importance of iron.

Dr Oscar Serrallach is an integrative GP who is well-known for his work in functional medicine and postnatal health. He has written the groundbreaking book, The Post Natal Depletion Cure.

He is extremely passionate about helping mothers rebuild their health and reclaim their energy after giving birth. He be...

Thank you to Bobbi Lockyer, Aboriginal artist and photographer, for allowing me to use her beautiful photo. 

During my Clinical Science degree at Southern Cross University I studied two units from the College of Indigenous Peoples (Gnibi). As uncomfortable as it is learning about history of invasion of Aboriginal nations and the health crisis facing our Indigenous communities, the education wa...

Having more knowledge about the signs of labour will help you to have a better birth experience.

How do you know when labour is starting?

There are many ways that labour can begin. You may have a show (lose your mucus plug), you may have diarrhoea, your waters may break or contractions may just begin with cramps and/or back pain.

In early labor you may like to try to rest and use a hot water...

Covid-19 is a new disease, so there is still a lot to learn about how it spreads and how severe it can be. We are learning more everyday.

While information is limited, pregnant women should be considered a vulnerable or at-risk group. According to advice from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, pregnant women do not appear to be more severely unwell (...

Humans have been breastfeeding for millennia but for many people, it doesn’t come easily. Some research has shown that only one in three mothers are meeting their breastfeeding goals. Too many women find themselves struggling and end up weaning their babies sooner than they had hoped to.

So how come something that is natural, doesn’t come easily?

Today many people enter motherhood without havin...

Even though your mother or grandmother probably birthed in a hospital, did you know there are other options of where you can give birth?

Where you choose to give birth will have a big impact on your experience so it’s important to make an informed choice. Labour is usually shorter and flows more smoothly when women feel safe and undisturbed. The best environment for labour is private, warm, dark ...

Welcome to the final part of 'The birth alphabet' series! Today you can learn more about umbilical cords, vernix, water birth and pregnancy yoga. Did you know your baby might be covered in a creamy white substance when it's born? Do you know why it's good to wait to cut the cord? Are you aware of the benefits of practicing yoga in pregnancy and birthing in water?

What is the umbilical cord?

Duri...

This drawing was created by a 5 year old girl after witnessing the homebirth of her younger sister. How incredible. I was there too that day. Georgia has always been fascinated with life and how things work. It was so special to see the awe in her eyes as she witnessed the power of birth first hand. She was so proud of her mother!

Georgia knows that childbirth is hard work and requires strength a...