Relief for POP
Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...
Public fertility service welcomes first baby
The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently made a special visit to the health service's...
Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month
As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...
Taranto’s road to recovery
One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different.
Rather than just...
Survivor wins the battle
After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year.
She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...
Addressing adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a uterine disease where the tissue that normally lines the uterus, the endometrium, grows into the muscle of the uterus, the myometrium.
Seen...
Anxiety is more than a worry
When people think of mental illness, depression is usually the first condition that springs to mind.
Yet being the best known doesn’t make it the...
Scars of survival
After living in survival mode, Cobblebank’s cancer survivor Melanie Kuyl's road to self-discovery and healing is never ending.
The battle began in 2020,...
Addressing barriers to PCOS care
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition among women, with symptoms beginning shortly after puberty, during later teen years, or within early...
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,...
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...
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...
Traumatic toilet birth
Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet.
Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...
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Dog attacks prompt review
A series of shocking dog attacks in Sunbury last August has prompted Hume councillors to commit to stronger preventative action, following the release of...
