What is a hysterectomy? As a woman, you may have come across this term several times. You may also know someone who has had one or is about to have one. This woman could also be you. So, to answer that all-important question on your mind – what is a
So, you’re thinking of starting a family, how exciting! This is a huge milestone in your life. While you may be prepared when it comes to your money matters, career, and lifestyle changes, that having a baby will bring; your body may not be prepared for the pregnancy. You will
About the pelvic floor muscles Shaped like a hammock, the pelvic floor muscles are a set of muscles that sit between the pubic bone and the tail bone at the base of your pelvis. These muscles support organs within our body, such as the bladder, bowel, vagina, and anus.
Now that you’re eating for two, you may already be a lot more mindful of eating a wholesome diet that’ll help and support both you and your growing baby throughout your pregnancy. However, it’s also important to be wary of certain foods that consist of illness-causing bacteria. Thankfully, knowing what’s
Dr Kothari is widely recognised as the first and leading gynaecologist in Illawarra and Shoalhaven to be trained and accredited in Da Vinci Robotics and to perform the highest number of successful robotic procedures. So, you may be wondering what is robotic surgery and when is it performed? Well,
So, you’ve just found out that you’re pregnant. Congratulations! Discovering you are pregnant and there is a new life forming within you brings with it a flood of emotions from excitement, nervousness, curiosity, and beyond. As the weeks progress many mothers-to-be begin to get curious about the changes within their
Here at Wollongong Obstetrics and Gynaecology, we are strong advocates of Teal Ribbon Day, in support of Ovarian Cancer awareness. We hope that by raising awareness, more women will be able to access the best treatment and support along with gaining knowledge of the symptoms to be aware of. According
This year, the 12th of February marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, also known as the year of the Ox. In Chinese culture, babies born in the year of the OX thought to have positive qualities such as being hardworking, calm, and honest. If you are planning to
Finding out that you or your partner is pregnant is such an exciting time. For those who are entering new territory, it can also trigger a number of questions and uncertainties about what to expect during pregnancy. Finding the right support is key to giving your baby the best start
Taking care of yourself is crucial to the health and development of your soon to be born baby. There are a number of health routines that you’ll learn about when trying to conceive or during your pregnancy, such as diet and exercise, and very importantly making sure your vaccinations are
