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Pink, Tai Qi and Me
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Pink, Me and Tai Qi

I’ve never been a wild crazy rock star fan, well not in my youth at least. But times are changing and I’m finding myself interested more than ever before. Pink in Concert, August 2018, Sydney Pink, aka Alecia Moore, has

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3 winter wellness tips for midwives
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3 Winter Wellness Tips for Midwives

Midwives, Nurses and Birth Professionals usually work such demanding hours. It can take a huge toll on your immunity. These 3 wellness tips for midwives will serve you well during winter, and all year round. 1) Rest & Sleep As

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Perinatal depression pregnant mother
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Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

It was perinatal depression and anxiety awareness week 2017 last week. ABC Radio National had a great discussion about how perinatal depression and anxiety affects men too, and the chat got me thinking…   What is Perinatal Depression? Let’s start

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How to make your own sauerkraut at home
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Make Your Own Sauerkraut At Home

What’s the easy way to boost immunity and look after yourself? Make your own sauerkraut! (And eat it!) If you’re a midwife, sauerkraut is a cost-effective, highly nourishing way to top up your tank all year round but especially during

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Kidney-1 helps reduce fear and anxiety during birth
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Managing Fear and Anxiety During Birth

  Fear and anxiety during birth can be quite an issue for mothers. Speaking to midwives, it seems that pregnant women typically fall into two main camps: 1. Those who take their birth seriously, want to learn everything about it,

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Midwife self-care - are you running on empty?
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Are You Running On Empty? Midwife Self-Care

You’re racing to the hospital to help deliver babies, you’re up half the night on shift, you’re most likely also caring for your own children or others in your family, as you’re just good at that kinda stuff, it’s your

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