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Bladder weakeness and what to do about it

(intro) Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian...

Bladder weakeness and what to do about it

(intro) Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national chair of the Australian...

Mum ’can’t go back’ to life of pain

Alice Davy has lived with chronic, life-limiting pain for most of her life. The Eynesbury mum-of-two was diagnosed with endometriosis 12 years ago and in...

Tackling the stigma of menopause

More needs to be done to reduce the stigma around menopause, a senate inquiry into issues relating to menopause and perimenopause has heard. The Senate...

Period poverty prevalent in west

Women across the northern and western suburbs are finding it difficult to access period products, a new survey has revealed. Charity Share the Dignity's bloody...

Daughters of the west get active

Across the western suburbs, the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is helping women take control of their health and fitness through its Daughters of the...

Supporting the first thousand days

A clinic at the Royal Women's Hospital is striving to support babies who have been exposed to drugs and alcohol before birth, and their...

Low milk supply links

Low breast milk supply is being linked with low breast growth during pregnancy in a new study. La Trobe University researchers led a survey of...

Acknowledging women’s pain

Women experience chronic pain at higher rates than men, according to Northern Health head of gynaecology Josephine Vivian-Taylor. Dr Vivian-Taylor said women are disproportionately affected...

Tips for stress management

Stress management is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and coping effectively with life's challenges. Stress, while a natural response to demanding situations, can become...

Breastfeeding support for all

World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign aiming to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and the benefits it provides to mothers, children,...

’There’s no silver lining’

Jacki O’Farrell had a cardiac arrest during her first birth and was unable to sit up for her first two weeks of motherhood. Her...

From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma

Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...

Supporting women through birth trauma

In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...

Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women

A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...

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