Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Every aspect of your menstrual cycle provides you with information —the length, volume and colour of blood, timing of ovulation, basal body temperatures, PMS, and cramping—gives you information about your health. A “regular occurring” period comes about every twenty-eight days. It should sit between 3-5 days of bleeding, and replacement of a tampon, pad or […]
Reflux in Newborns: Signs and Symptoms
Caring for a baby with reflux can be an emotionally stressful time. Parents are sleep deprived and baby is irritable. Reflux can challenge the dynamics of the family unit, and can often cause isolation and postnatal depression. Presentation of reflux Reflux is often associated with projectile vomiting after or during baby’s feeding time. Reflux will […]
Interstitial Cystitis
When Painful Stinging is More Than Just a UTI Often mistaken for a urinary tract infection (UTI), Interstitial Cystitis is a painful bladder condition which leads to trouble voiding (urination) among other pelvic symptoms. It’s often self-diagnosed as it mimics symptoms of a UTI. A great example is the symptom of painful stinging on urination. […]
A guide to your menstrual cycle
Did you know the menstrual cycle doesn’t end when the bleeding stops? While you’re counting down the days until you can live free of pain and a bloody mess, your body is prepping for more acrobatics. There are four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstrual phase follicular phase ovulation phase luteal phase The length of […]
What is Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)?
Most women will go on to have a healthy pregnancy, however sometimes a baby can be at risk of chromosomal disorders. The Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT for short) is offered in the first trimester to provide a pregnant woman with more information about her unborn baby. In particular, the NIPT determines the risk of carrying […]
IUD Contraception
The IUD is Now Australia’s Most Popular Contraception Oral contraceptives, which transformed society when they were first available, seem to be losing traction among Australian women as other forms of birth control have become more popular. There are a few reasons for the pill’s fall in popularity, but the rise of IUD Contraception is […]
The Best Foods for Vaginal Health
A nutritious diet affects every part of your body—and your vagina is no exception. What you eat really can help keep your lady bits in top shape! There are so many good foods can be incorporated into your diet on a daily basis that will help with vaginal health. Everything from easing cramps, fighting yeast […]