We would like to introduce Dr Carin Black, who is joining the @womens_OGS on-call roster. Carin is a respected colleague who has covered the WOGS obstetricians in the past and…
Author: Women’s Obstetric & Gynaecology Specialists
Relationships - postnatal series
American writer Nora Ephron said that “having a baby is like throwing a hand grenade into a marriage.” While it is a joyous experience, there’s no doubt that having a…
Sex after birth - postnatal series
There’s no definite time period before you can have sex again, although it is recommended that you wait until you stop bleeding, regardless of the delivery method. After giving…
Caring for your breasts - postnatal series
Having a newborn is a busy time and looking after your breasts may be low on your list of priorities. However, good breast care can help prevent problems such as…
Newborn support - postnatal series
You’ve just brought your beautiful newborn home, and now you need to put everything you’ve learnt into practice. But caring for a baby can feel very different to practising on…
Emotional support - postnatal series
Caring for a newborn is an incredible experience, but it can also be hard. Your body is trying to recover, your sleep is all over the place and, if it’s…