by Courtney Weick | Dec 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Tummy time is an important part of your little one’s development. It allows them to explore their environment in a different position, it allows them to build their head, neck and trunk strength and is a stepping stone into movements such as rolling, transitions...
by Courtney Weick | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
One in two women will develop at least one UTI during their life (Incontinence Australia). A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria enters the urethra and can lead to most commonly bladder infections. Up to 85% of UTI’s are caused by E. coli bacteria typically...
by Courtney Weick | Oct 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Retained placenta occurs in approximately 3% of vaginal deliveries in the developed world. The risk of postpartum hemorrhage increases to 20% in women who have retained placenta (Franke. D etal 2021). The third stage of labour is classified as the delivery of the...
by Courtney Weick | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Endometritis is the inflammation of the uterine lining which can happen after childbirth, it is in fact the most common postpartum infection 5-6% of vaginal deliveries. You may be thinking is this the same condition as endometriosis but no they are two different...
by Courtney Weick | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Preterm birth is a multifactorial condition that can lead to neonatal mortality and morbidity. It occurs in every 6-8% of al births in Australia. (Corrine, L. et al 2016) There can be many reasons for preterm birth, but one cause can be related to the cervix. During...
by Courtney Weick | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Vaginismus is a condition where the vaginal muscles tighten involuntarily. This can happen before sex, when inserting a tampon, during a vaginal exam. Vaginismus can be broken into 2 streams: primary or secondary. Primary is when complete vaginal penetration has never...
