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Katelyn Commerford
May 23, 20233 min read
Cara's Powerful VBAC Birth Story
Below is a story shared with me by Cara, who welcomed her second son into the world in an amazing VBAC. This was in the face of plenty of...
Katelyn Commerford
Feb 18, 20235 min read
How to interview a private obstetrician
If you have decided to hire an obstetrician to support your pregnancy and birth, I strongly suggest speaking to a few doctors and...
Katelyn Commerford
Dec 2, 202225 min read
The Birth of Stella
The story of Stella’s journey into the world really begins with her big sister’s. I gave birth to Florence two and a half years ago via...
Katelyn Commerford
Nov 16, 20225 min read
What does a positive caesarean look like?
**Given the nature of the content of this post, there may be some discussion that could be triggering.** One of the ways I support women...
Katelyn Commerford
Nov 2, 20226 min read
Where and how to find good evidence based information
This is a really important topic, because as anyone who has googled anything, ever, could tell you, if you search far enough, you can...
Katelyn Commerford
Oct 10, 202222 min read
The Birth of Florence
This is the story of my pregnancy and birth experience with my first baby. Although it's not an especially traumatic journey, it's also...
Katelyn Commerford
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Okay, but what is a postpartum doula?
And why should I hire one? What does a postpartum doula do? Essentially, a postpartum doula is there to look after the mother so that she...
Katelyn Commerford
Sep 13, 20225 min read
The Age-Old Aging Placenta Debate
A tale as old as time… or, at least, somewhere as old as the existence of a couple of guys by the names of Ballantyne and Runge, who made...
Katelyn Commerford
Aug 31, 20226 min read
Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is not simply vaginal birth
In a rush? Click here to jump to my three top tips for planning a VBAC Of course, physiologically speaking, this is not true. From a...
Katelyn Commerford
Aug 8, 202213 min read
Planning a pregnancy - where to even begin??
I caught up with a good friend the other day, who is just entering a new stage of life. Getting engaged, planning a wedding, and thinking...
Katelyn Commerford
May 20, 20223 min read
Losing a Baby
It’s not something anyone ever expects to have to deal with, but for many, it is a very real part of their story. I’d like to start this...
Katelyn Commerford
May 13, 20223 min read
The Breastfeeding Journey
Did you know that in Australia, approximately 96% of babies begin life being breastfed, but only 39% are still exclusively breastfed by...
Katelyn Commerford
Mar 7, 202210 min read
Planning for a caesarean birth, elective or otherwise
This blog was updated 26th March 2023 to include additional resources new to the market. Whether you are planning for a caesarean birth...
Katelyn Commerford
Mar 1, 202213 min read
Maternity care options in Greater Western Sydney
Last updated 16/01/2024 Choosing a care provider and location for birth is a critical early decision that can have a significant impact...
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