The EMP Journal

Written by Dr Rosie Pajak - Perinatal Psychologist and Founder of The Birth Healing Collective

After a traumatic or negative birth experience, it’s only natural to feel worried about the idea of giving birth again. Somewhere between 20%-78% of pregnant people report fears about giving birth^(1,2) – and birth...

Written by Katie Stan-Bishop - APA Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist 

http://www.katiepelvicphysio.com.au 

Growing up on a farm in rural Western Australia shaped much of who I am today. A trip to town was an hour round trip, and it would take us five hours to drive to the nearest capital city. After finishing...

Written by Dr Rosie Pajak - Perinatal Psychologist and Founder of The Birth Healing Collective

Birth is an incredibly important, intensely physical and emotional experience for mothers. Part of my work as a perinatal psychologist involves helping parents make sense of how complex their feelings about their birth might be....

Recipe by Gina Ulrich for the Empowered Motherhood Program

These little cups can be a fun snack or full meal; they're nutritious, and even have sneaky ingredients in there that your children might not eat otherwise. 

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3...

Written by Katie Stan-Bishop - APA Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

http://www.katiepelvicphysio.com.au 

The timing of getting back to intimacy after having a baby is such a personal journey. There is no one ‘right’ time to return to the bedroom after birth - despite many women feeling pressure to return...

Written by Dr Rosie Pajak - Perinatal Psychologist and Founder of The Birth Healing Collective

Having a pre-term birth or a baby who needs special medical care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be an intense and often traumatic experience for parents. Understandably, this affects future pregnancies. If you are...

Turmeric is one of those superfoods that has been around for thousands of years but is having it’s a moment in the sun right now. Three reasons why we love turmeric.

1. It’s great for detoxification and whilst you don’t want to follow a strict detoxification program whilst pregnant or breastfeeding, your body is...

Written by Dr Rosie Pajak - Perinatal Psychologist and Founder of The Birth Healing Collective

Soon after giving birth, most women are thrust straight into the next challenge – figuring out how to breastfeed.

The first few weeks of breastfeeding are usually overwhelming both physically and emotionally. It is usually a...

Written by Laura Coventry - Founder and Women's Health Physiotherapist PhysioFemina

Pregnancy is a time of huge change. One day, you are feeling on top of the world; the next, you need help to tie your shoelaces. Your body constantly evolves as you prepare to bring your baby into the world. Whilst all this change can feel overwhelming...

Written by Dr Rosie Pajak - Perinatal Psychologist and Founder of The Birth Healing Collective

There’s nothing quite like the final few weeks of pregnancy. Heavy, tired and uncomfortable, we drop into a strange zone of living life day by day. Waiting for one of life’s biggest experiences to happen, yet having no...