The EMP Journal

Written by Katie Stan-Bishop - APA Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and the EMP 

When it comes to preparing for birth, we know just how exciting it can be to get lost in preparing your hospital bag, planning your baby's registry or room, or creating the perfect playlist. 

However, whilst it may not be quite as exciting, we would lov...

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

As a perinatal psychologist, I always support my clients to consider their individual needs when it comes to giving birth. Whether those needs relate to a previously difficult birth, their specific fears or long-held hopes and dreams, preparing...

Introduction to Nutrition and Mental Health in the Perinatal Period 

Written by Meghan Hockey - Accredited Practising Dietitian

When discussing pregnancy nutrition, conversations tend to centre around the baby's development and what to eat to support postpartum recovery. However, emerging research suggests nutrition may be just as imp...

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 anxiety tends to be higher if ...

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 high school, I moved to ...

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. Often, birth st...

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 teasp
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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 to intimacy after their 6-we...

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 thinking about h...

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 detoxing all the time, thr
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