Category Archives: pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes: beyond the label

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Updated: January 2019 I have written this blog post in response to readers’ requests. Trying to make sense of the research and guidelines hurt my brain, and I almost gave up a few times. So, for those who asked – I … Continue reading →

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The Human Microbiome: considerations for pregnancy, birth and early mothering

Posted on April 13, 2016 by

This post was co-authored by Jessie Johnson-Cash and based on her presentation at the USC Midwifery Education Day. The human microbiome is rather fashionable in the world of science at the moment. The NIH Human Microbiome Project has been set up to … Continue reading →

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Amniotic Fluid Volume: too much, too little, or who knows?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

Updated: December 2017 This post is in response to readers asking me to cover the topic of induction for low amniotic fluid volume (AFV). Most of the content is available in textbooks, in particular Coad and Dunstall 2011 and Beall … Continue reading →

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Testing, Testing…

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

I am visiting the BaBs Sunshine Coast group tomorrow to talk about the tests offered during pregnancy and afterwards to newborns. You can download my antenatal tests summary information if you are interested. The summary will provide you with an overview … Continue reading →

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