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Sarah is a freelance writer and one of Australia's best known parenting bloggers: http://www.ahth...

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Sarah
Sarah
21 Aug

Am I in labour?

It's challenging to tell if you're in labour or pre-labour. Sarah looks at key ways to tell if labour is starting.

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Am I in labour?
Sarah
Sarah
12 Jun

Let's talk placenta.

With an increased interest in "Lotus Births" Sarah examines what it means for mum and bub.

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Let's talk placenta.
Sarah
Sarah
25 May

Childbirth and gifts.

After giving birth to her first child, Sarah received an unusual gift from her mother in law.

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Childbirth and gifts.
Sarah
Sarah
6 Apr

What was your pain relief of choice?

After a baby shower where the talk turned to pain relief choices, Sarah looks at options.

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What was your pain relief of choice?
Sarah
Sarah
9 Feb

Is your birth story what you had planned?

Having read Nella's story, Sarah thinks about what happens when your birth plan changes

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Is your birth story what you had planned?
Sarah
Sarah
5 Jan

Best baby names of 2010

Choosing a baby name? Do you look at popular names or have family traditions that shape your choice?

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Best baby names of 2010
Sarah
Sarah
8 Dec

Waiting for labour

As Sarah awaits the news she is an auntie again, she asks how did you occupy yourself waiting for labour to start?

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Waiting for labour
Sarah
Sarah
26 Nov

Baby blues. In men?

Did you know men suffer from the baby blues as well? Have you talked with your partner about it yet?

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Baby blues. In men?
Sarah
Sarah
19 Nov

Your birth partner, what's their role?

Childbirth is a unique experience. Sarah reflects on the role her partner played first time round.

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Your birth partner, what's their role?
Sarah
Sarah
1 Nov

Birth classes. But which ones?

There are many ante-natal classes to choose from. Which ones have you tried or would you like to try?

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Birth classes. But which ones?

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