This year’s theme for Birth Trauma Awareness Week (BTAW) is Postpartum Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which affects up to 15% of parents in the first six months post-birth.   Despite the large percentage of parents affected, postpartum PTSD remains a largely unknown and mis/underdiagnosed condition. According to the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) it means that women, birthing people, Read more The post Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2023 appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

Hormones in pregnancy are essential for keeping your little person growing and developing, but they also play a pivotal role in the development of gestational diabetes (GDM). National Diabetes Week, which runs from July 9-15, is a good time to learn more about this condition. Read on to learn more about Gestational diabetes, how it is diagnosed and what it Read more The post What is gestational diabetes (GDM) appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

It is estimated 933 Australian women were diagnosed and 1 in 4 sadly passed away from this cruel disease in 2020. Many cases of cervical cancer are preventable with Cervical Screening. If you are a woman aged 25 to 74, and haven’t had a cervical screening test yet, it’s recommended you do so as soon as you can. The cervical Read more The post Cervical screening and what you need to know appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

The first hour after the birth, also referred to as “the magical hour”, is a developmentally distinct time for your baby and should ideally be spent with your baby lying naked skin-to-skin on your chest, without interference. Regardless of how you intend on feeding your baby, the advantages both short-time and long-term for mother and baby have been well documented and Read more The post The Magic of Skin to Skin Contact for Healthy Newborns appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

Many women have heard about endometriosis, but very few know about adenomyosis, which is pronounced: ad-uh-no-my-O-sis. So what is this disease which affects the uterus (womb) and what should you do if you suspect you may have it? Read on to find out more…   April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month which highlights a serious and debilitating disorder many Australians may Read more The post What you need to know about adenomyosis appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

Are you pregnant this Christmas, and unsure of what foods you can and can’t eat? While it will be important you follow food safety guidelines to protect yourself and your unborn baby from food-borne infections, there are still plenty of delicious foods deemed safe, provided they have been cooked and prepared properly. Lamb, roast turkey, vegetables, fresh salads, and desserts Read more The post What is safe and unsafe for pregnant women to eat at Christmas lunch? appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

Perimenopause can take many women by surprise. Often women in their 40s (which is a common time for perimenopause to begin) are so busy with work, children, caring for elderly parents, planning dinners, paying bills, and planning the family’s appointment calendar that they are not really paying attention to their menstrual cycle or bodily changes. Learning about perimenopause can help Read more The post What you need to know about Perimenopause appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

As part of PCOS Awareness Month 2020, over the next two articles we’ll explore how PCOS is diagnosed, and how to manage and treat the symptoms of this chronic condition.  Please see our previous articles for information about fertility and mental health. Today we will cover the diagnosis of PCOS including the symptoms, before exploring treatment options for a common Read more The post PCOS symptoms and treatments: PART 1 appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

As part of PCOS Awareness Month this month (September 2020), today we will explore the effects Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has on a woman’s mental health and offer some tips on how to cope. The advice below is a general guide and should not replace speaking to your doctor about your own circumstances and experiences. If you live with PCOS, Read more The post PCOS and the effects on your mental health appeared first on Eve Health ..read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, complex hormonal condition which affects 8-13% of women of reproductive age. Unfortunately, up to 70% of affected women go undiagnosed. PCOS can be associated with problems such as irregular periods, obesity, reduced fertility, acne, excessive facial and body hair growth, and an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. There are reproductive, metabolic Read more The post Understanding PCOS & navigating the issues that arise from it appeared first on Eve Health ..read more