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NSW Abortion Rights Under Attack
In October 2019, NSW decriminalized abortion. The Family Planning NSW website states that as a result of the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019:
- Women and pregnant people are no longer at risk of prosecution for procuring their own abortion and doctors are able to perform an abortion after gaining informed consent up to 22 weeks of pregnancy.
- After 22 weeks of pregnancy, abortions must occur in a hospital or approved health facility by a specialist medical practitioner who has consulted with anoth…
Useful Contacts for Postpartum - Lake Mac, Newcastle and Surrounds
Most parents have their sights set on baby's arrival, but postpartum presents its own challenges. As a postpartum doula I can help with many of these, but not all of them. I like to be upfront with my clients and let them know what my scope of expertise is, and if my skills can’t tick all their boxes, assist them in connecting with the right provider to address their unique concerns.
I began writing this document some time ago. It provides a list of, and links to, the types of services and prof…
A Big Month for Birth Reform: A Wrap on the Good and Bad of State and National News
This month has been BIG for birth and reproductive care reform in my home state of NSW, in other states and nationally too. Some of the news is good, some doesn’t go far enough and some is worrying, but all of it is important! Here’s my wrap up, in no particular order.
Note: This is not an update on birth-related research. If that’s what you’re looking for, I highly recommend joining Dr Sara Wickham’s mailing list.
The NSW Select Committee on Birth Trauma has now tabled its report to the NSW p…
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