North West Pelvic Health

08/04/2026

It’s been a little while since I’ve been consulting in Gunnedah due to kids’ sport and public holidays — but I’ll be back on 20th April!

I have one appointment spot remaining on that day, with more availability on 4th May.

If you’ve been thinking about a pelvic health assessment or would like support with any symptoms, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Bookings can be made at https://northwestpelvichealth.com.au/

08/04/2026

C-sections are not the “easy way out.”
They are major abdominal surgery.

Layers of skin, fat, muscle, and uterus are cut open to bring a baby into the world. Your organs are literally moved to safely deliver your baby. Then you’re stitched back together… and handed a newborn to care for while healing from surgery.

No driving.
No lifting.
Pain when you laugh, cough, or even sit up.
Trying to care for a tiny human while your body heals from something that would normally require weeks of rest.

There is nothing easy about that.

Whether your C-section was planned or an emergency, whether it saved your life, your baby’s life, or both, it was brave.

C-section moms didn’t take the easy way out.
They took the safe way out for their baby.

24/02/2026

Even if you had a "normal" vaginal birth or a cesearean section - pelvic health physiotherapy can help.

The pelvic floor won't discriminate based on birth outcomes.

If you are experiencing symptoms of incontinence or pain and are worried about how your body feels after birth, reach out.

We have a free telehealth service for women+ who are under 24 months postpartum and needing support.

Find the link in our bio to register or click here: https://birthtrauma.org.au/free-online-pelvic-health-support/

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31/12/2025

Wishing our community a very Happy New Year ✨
Thank you for the continued support of North West Pelvic Health. We look forward to supporting your pelvic health and wellbeing goals in the year ahead through education, prevention, and personalised care.
Here’s to a healthy and positive year ahead 💚

09/12/2025

🌟 Holiday Appointment Update 🌟

North West Pelvic Health will be taking a short break over Christmas and New Year to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with our families.

🎄 The clinic will be closed from Christmas through to New Year.
🗓️ Appointments resume on Monday 12th January 2026, with availability for Women’s, Men’s, and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.

If you’d like to start the new year feeling supported, empowered, and on track with your pelvic health goals, now is a great time to book in.

📞 0423 082 506
💻 Book online anytime at northwestpelvichealth.com.au

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and relaxing Christmas break.
Looking forward to seeing you in 2026! 💚✨

16/11/2025

A last minute appointment has opened up this afternoon at 2.30pm in Gunnedah.
Call/text 0423 082 506 or book online if you would like it

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08/11/2025

We now have a website!!!! Hopefully will make it easier to find me and book online!

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19/10/2025

I've had a last minute cancellation in Gunnedah TODAY if anyone is interested. Call 0423082506.

23/09/2025

The Trump administration has made highly controversial claims about the causes of autism and ADHD, asserting that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy increases the risk of children being diagnosed as neurodivergent.

RANZCOG joins leading clinicians and scientists worldwide in rejecting these claims. Scientific evidence shows no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD during childhood, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting the administration’s statement.

The causes of neurodivergence are incompletely understood and remain complex, involving both genetic and environmental factors. Earlier studies raising concerns about paracetamol could not determine whether the medicine itself was responsible, or whether other factors explained the association.

A much larger and stronger study, published in 2024 by Ahlqvist and colleagues, looked at 2.5 million children in Sweden. When they accounted for important factors like family history of autism/ADHD and sibling comparisons, they found no link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and children developing autism or ADHD.

The use of medications during pregnancy should always balance the potential benefits against any potential harms - both of the medication and of the condition being treated - to the mother and the fetus. The Ahlqvist study provides conclusive evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the chance of neurodivergence in the offspring and therefore should be considered safe to use in pregnancy where there is a clear reason to do so.

People who are uncertain about medication use in pregnancy should discuss this with their doctor or midwife.

Learn more in a statement on the College’s website: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/paracetamol-use-in-pregnancy/

18/09/2025

🌸 Do you leak when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise? 🌸

You’re not alone. This is called Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), and it affects many women and men – often after childbirth, surgery, or simply as we age.

The good news? It’s not something you have to just “put up with.”
💧 Pelvic floor physiotherapy can make a huge difference.
💧 Strengthening and retraining the pelvic floor can help reduce or even stop leakage.
💧 There are also other supportive options we can discuss.

At North West Pelvic Health, we provide private, supportive and evidence-based care to help you regain confidence in your bladder and in your body.

✨ Don’t let bladder leaks hold you back – help is available.
📞 Call us today to book an appointment and take the first step towards freedom from leaks.
📞 0423082506 or book online north-west-pelvic-health.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

18/09/2025