Newcastle Birth Movement

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10/04/2026

Call anytime anywhere

1800 mum 2 mum OR 1800 686 268

📲 REMEMBER THIS NUMBER 📲

This is the number to call for FREE, tailored advice about your breastfeeding journey. Whether it is 2am or 3pm, our Helpline is open and ready to help. Our qualified breastfeeding counsellors will provide you with evidence-led and judgement free advice. No question is too big or too small. So, will you give us a call?

09/04/2026

Blink and you'll miss it.

Who has their eyes wide open?

See the edit?

It used to be "safe and effective"

Now it is "simple" and effective !!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18a9EgWKfJ/

Protect the people you love from serious illness.

Vaccinations are a simple and effective way to protect yourself and those around you from serious diseases, which means more time to spend with your family and your community.

For more information on vaccinations, visit:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaccinationinfo

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Prominent child psychiatrist Jillian Spencer is being investigated by the national health regulator after she shared on social media an article from The Australian that quoted her concerns about gender-affirming medical treatment for children.

07/04/2026

Larissa went to hospital to give birth to her son. She left with trauma that changed every part of her life.

A note on content: This content discusses unconsented vaginal examinations. Some of what we discuss may cause distress. Please seek support if this brings up feelings for you.

In November 2020, Larissa Gawthrop arrived at Bendigo Health's maternity ward in active labour with a clear birth plan, one that had been discussed and acknowledged throughout her pregnancy. It stated she declined all vaginal examinations unless there was an urgent medical reason.

What followed was two hours in the middle of the night, in which she was told she would not be admitted, would not receive pain relief, and her midwife would not be called unless she consented to a vaginal examination. There was no urgent medical reason. She was labouring, in pain, and increasingly distressed.

In March 2026, the Victorian Supreme Court ruled that what happened to Larissa was not acceptable. Her consent was not freely or voluntarily given. The court found Bendigo Health liable for assault, battery and negligence.

This is a landmark ruling for every woman+ in Australia.

In this exclusive interview, our CEO, Amy Dawes OAM, speaks with lawyer Kate Waterford about what this landmark ruling means for women+ who have experienced birth trauma, including what it could mean if you are considering legal action, and why this case matters for the future of maternity care in Australia.

This ruling is a significant moment for maternity care 💛

You'll find the link in our bio or in the comments to watch 🔗

💙 Follow .org.au for more free education, advocacy and support 💙

07/04/2026

Some great comments gathering

06/04/2026

With Stef and Alex :) pure pleasure, reset and healing

06/04/2026

Mums who love to donate and help other mums and community!!!

Comment to ask us to come pick up!

We will plan the route! Central zone will be East Maitland!

What helps us???

✓ excellent/great/as new maternity clothing ,all sizes
✓ other high quality items that can be a great treasure find for a new/pregnant mum
✓ your donations fill our "circle of love", preloved room and visitors have fun shopping for affordable treasures....while we fundraise for ongoing community projects for woman, birth, families and followers

Tag a friend to help this be seen :) and take a chance to tell them you love them!!!!? Lol

06/04/2026

"problems" come in trends

 In this episode Rachel takes me on the path to enlightenment about the topic of the occipito posterior (OP) position in pregnancy, labour and birth! I ask Rachel why she’s always been reluctant to cover this topic on the podcast! A...