Evidence-based resources for your pregnancy, birth & beyond.
Preparing for a C-Section: 10 Things You Can Ask For (That You Might Not Know About)
Discover 10 empowering options for your c-section birth plan, from gentle caesarean techniques to skin-to-skin contact. Prepare for a C-section and create your ideal belly birth experience
5 Myths About Having a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
Considering a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)? As a doula, I want to help you separate fact from fiction so you can make informed decisions about your birth.
How to prepare for postpartum
Want to know what you really need in postpartum? I share the science and practical tips to help you prepare for postpartum and have a smoother and happier transition to motherhood.
I need a birth induction - what are my options?
Being told you need a birth induction can feel overwhelming and leave you with many questions. The most important thing to know is that you still have choices.
Physiological birth 101 - what really happens.
Physiological birth is your body's natural design in action. Get the lowdown on how your body, brain, and baby work together in the miracle of birth.
What is a doula and why do I need one? All you need to know.
Keep seeing the doula word pop up? What is a Doula? Learn how having one support your pregnancy, birth, & postpartum period could benefit you and your family.
Overcoming birth trauma and how to avoid it next time.
1 in 3 Australian women experience birth trauma. Discover why and how birth trauma happens, where you can get help and how you can heal and avoid it next time.
A complete guide to Sydney's North Shore birthing options.
The birth of your baby may feel like a long way off, but where and how you’ll have your baby can have a huge impact on your experience. Discover your options.
There’s a lot of information out there that can put your head in a spin. The blogs on this resources page only use up-to-date evidence-based research from trusted sources. My aim is to help you find all the information you need to make informed contextual decisions. No cherry-picking, just stats.
I’m continually writing new blogs and updating old ones when new information or research becomes available. If you have a particular topic you’d like to know more about, I’d love to hear from you kelly@northshoredoula.com.au