I was pregnant when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and impacted everyone in Melbourne, with restrictions, isolation and lockdown. But, I was lucky enough to…
Lionel SteinbergDecember 3, 2020
My first high risk pregnancy was in 2018. I was first diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia at the time, I was 24 weeks pregnant with twins.…
Lionel SteinbergSeptember 25, 2020
The story of Maggie’s birth really starts in London with our first baby Freddie in 2011. Freddie was breech and despite every effort to turn…
Lionel SteinbergSeptember 10, 2020
My second birthing experience was polar opposites to my first. My first daughter was born by emergency caesarean, something I hadn’t really planned for, expected…
Lionel SteinbergAugust 26, 2020
When breastfeeding a newborn, you know you are giving your baby the most nutritious food with all the food groups, vitamins, minerals and lovely antibodies…
Lionel SteinbergJuly 3, 2020
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasite (Toxoplasma gondii). The parasite enters your body by being ingested, commonly from contaminated food or by touching…
Lionel SteinbergApril 20, 2020
When you begin preparing for an induced birth, the first question to ask and understand is, why is your labour being induced? Ask your caregiver…
Lionel SteinbergApril 20, 2020
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacterium that is present in the vagina and intestines of about 25% of all women. GBS is NOT…
Lionel SteinbergApril 20, 2020
If you are breastfeeding your baby and concerned about Covid-19 (coronavirus) here are some important things to know and do. Remember to wash your hands…
Lionel SteinbergMarch 22, 2020