Gestational Diabetes, swooping magpies, and an induction: Lorelei's pregnancy and birth had a little bit of drama!

She shares her story here with us...

What was your pregnancy like?

I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (GD) at 17 weeks.

This meant testing blood glucose levels four times ...

 "I feel no regret by choosing a C-section. It was my choice, and I have never once felt like I missed anything."

At 36, Natalie and her husband had been trying to conceive for several years. They eventually visited a fertility specialist, and commenced IVF treatment. This process culminat...

I'm so excited to bring some amazing and beautiful C-Section birth stories with you guys, and the lovely Sarah is the very first to share her story! Sarah is an emergency room nurse, and Mum to 2 ridiculously cute boys, Hudson and Lenny. 

Here's her story...

Tell us about the birth of your twin...

A C-Section is major, major surgery.

No matter how you got there, either after a long and ardous labour, or if you had a lovely, relaxing planned admission, your body has been through significant trauma, and needs lots of time, love and attention, to heal well. 

But, there are certainly things tha...

"What?! I need to start 'touching' that?!"

For so many women, it comes as a surprise to hear that they need to starting massaging their scar.

For some, the thought of even looking at it can be traumatising.

For others, it can feel like that scar isn't even a part of your body...

Mass...