Women's Health
Menopause
Menopause can be an overwhelming and confusing time for many women. Despite affecting 51% of the population, myths and misinformation still cloud the conversation, making it hard to separate fact from fiction.
The symptoms of perimenopause can start to appear 7-10 years before your periods stop. The average age of menopause in Australia is 51 which means that women in their early 40’s can start to experience symptoms.
Symptoms are varied and no two menopause journeys are the same! Although 80% of women can experience hot sweats and night sweats that doesn’t mean everyone will. On the education section there is a menopause symptom checker that may help your healthcare professional review your symptoms.
The menopause transition also starts at a time of life when women may be at the peak of their careers, juggling a family with work commitments and might have ageing parents that start to need assistance. Adding hormonal fluctuations to an already busy and potentially stressful life stage may mean women feel overwhelmed.
With my experience in supporting women through this transition, I provide a safe space for questions and concerns. My goal is for you to leave feeling informed, empowered, and equipped with both lifestyle strategies and medical options to help you thrive.
Please see the resources section for more information regarding menopause that you may find helpful.
Antenatal Care
Getting a home positive pregnancy test is so exciting, but if this is your first pregnancy, what happens next? Along with seeking antenatal care input from your GP, you also need to consider getting started on important antenatal vitamins and considering if you are going to have public or private antenatal care.
As the pregnancy progresses it is then also important to consider the nutritional demands of pregnancy and pelvic floor health. Consulting with a women’s health dietitian and physio may help your body prepare for the delivery and recovery afterwards.
Consider attending our planned educational event providing information to women looking to achieve pregnancy.
Postnatal care
Coming home with a newborn baby for the first time can be an overwhelming experience, however there are a lot of resources and support available to adjust to becoming a new mum. Baby blues and postnatal depression are two of the common presentations in the post-partum period and it is important to book in a 6-week postnatal check with your obstetrician or your GP to review both your physical health and also your mental health post-delivery.
A checklist for postnatal depression can be found on the resources page.
