Entries by Kate Bergamasco
Are you ready to throw in the towel ?
Are you ready to throw in the towel ? Breastfeeding can be incredibly hard in the early days- but also very rewarding. It’s very common to face difficulties along the way. There’s a lot of support available, from lactation consultants to support groups and online forums. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you […]
Be THE most supportive birth partner ever
Be THE most supportive birth partner ever Many partners feel as though pregnancy and birth is a time where all the attention is focused on the mother growing her little bundle .Partners can often feel as though they are on the outside and dont know what thie role is . In fact your role IS […]
Top tips for choosing an OB in Adelaide
What’s the lowdown on choosing an obstetrician for birth Choosing an obstetrician for birth is an important decision that involves a number of considerations Cost • Check the out of pocket expenses for your obstetrician , paediatrician and anaesthetist ( in case you decide to have an epidural) • Many couples choose to see a […]
OMG Im pregnant, now what?
Pregnancy really is amazing; You’ve just seen those two little lines on the pregnancy stick, you may even have repeated it again (and maybe a third time just to be sure ). Finally ,you accept the positive test(S) and begin to feel excited and maybe apprehensive Its really quite incredible that our body somehow begins […]
Who is kate bergamasco ?
Who is Kate Bergamasco ? Let’s throwback to student midwife Kate Bergamasco – This was me when I began my midwifery career. Although when I was 17 and fresh out of school.I knew from the time I was 16 when I witnessed a birth on work experience that I wanted to be a midiwfeSo this […]
My baby is gassy and has squirty poo !
So often I see mums with baby’s around 3-4 weeks old and they tell me – “my baby is gassy , has squirts poo and seems to be hungry all the time “ The mums will often worry that their baby seems so want to feed ALL the time , they seem to be unsatisfied […]
How to have an active birth
How to have an active birth An active birth is often the key to achieving a vaginal birth with less need for pharmacological pain relief. Your body i built for birth but with impact of TV, internet and medical involvement in this natural process, society has lost perspective.We see so many dramatic birth, we hear […]