by Gold Coast Private Lactation Consultant Heather Lloyd | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog
More and more women are turning to placenta encapsulation services following their birth to steam, dehydrate and powderise the placenta into ready-to-swallow pills. It’s part of the growing trend of placentophagy — or ingestion of the placenta — which was briefly...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | May 27, 2021 | Blog
Skin to skin cuddles are arguably one of the best experiences with a newborn. Who wouldn’t love holding your baby against your skin, snuggled in blankets? Also referred to as ‘Kangaroo Care’, in the minutes following childbirth – provided there are no complications –...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Jan 1, 2021 | Blog
A birth plan is a very personal thing – for some people it’s essential; for others, not so much. At Gold Coast Private Maternity, our goal is to support every mother in her journey and to help her achieve the birth she wants. We will listen to and respect...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog
Wondering why you’re feeling the heat more than usual? When you’re pregnant your body temperature generally sits a little higher than average, so when the mercury rises outside it can prove extremely unpleasant. In some cases, excessive heat can cause...
by kcadmin | Nov 1, 2020 | Blog
There are some elements of childbirth that movie producers decided weren’t “nice” enough for the big screen…vernix is one of those things. For this reason, many of us are used to seeing newborn babies handed to their doting mother and father...
by Gold Coast Private Maternity Manager Judy Ross | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog
For many women, finding out you are pregnant is an exciting moment but it can also be overwhelming and feel like there is a never-ending stream of information you need to know. Here’s an overview of the major tests, scans and other important milestones...
