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Hormonal Physiology, Oxytocin and More

February 11, 2022 by Sarah Buckley

When we interact with our babies

Since the publication of her 2015 report Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing (more info and links here) Dr Buckley has continued to research and write about the hormones of physiological … [Read more...] about Hormonal Physiology, Oxytocin and More

Filed Under: Blog, Childbirth, HPOC, Parenting, Pregnancy, Professional Development

Covid-19 virus: Q&A for labour and birth

April 30, 2020 by Sarah Buckley

We are living in uncertain times with the pandemic of Covid-19 illness, and this is especially intense for expectant families. This blog is intended to provide information so that you can make the … [Read more...] about Covid-19 virus: Q&A for labour and birth

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Synthetic Oxytocin (Pitocin, Syntocinon): Unpacking the myths and side-effects

September 23, 2019 by Sarah Buckley

Synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin, Syntocinon) is widely used in maternity care around the world. It is commonly administered to women to induce or to speed up (augment) labour, and to prevent or treat … [Read more...] about Synthetic Oxytocin (Pitocin, Syntocinon): Unpacking the myths and side-effects

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How to Have the Best Cesarean

March 24, 2019 by Sarah Buckley

It's true that our female bodies are superbly designed, and that gentle, natural birth is the best possible start. But birth is ultimately mysterious and unpredictable, and can sometimes take its own … [Read more...] about How to Have the Best Cesarean

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Does Synthetic Oxytocin (Pitocin) Cause Autism?

December 12, 2018 by Sarah Buckley

Does exposure in labour to synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin, Syntocinon) cause autism? Or could exposure at least increase the risks of an autism spectrum condition, including milder forms of autism, for … [Read more...] about Does Synthetic Oxytocin (Pitocin) Cause Autism?

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Should Every Mother be Induced at 39 Weeks? The ARRIVE Trial

October 4, 2018 by Sarah Buckley

If you are pregnant right now, you can’t have missed it. For maternity care providers, it’s been the topic of the year.  Should healthy, low-risk women should be routinely induced at 39 weeks? On … [Read more...] about Should Every Mother be Induced at 39 Weeks? The ARRIVE Trial

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The Best Possible Start: Resources for Expectant Parents

June 28, 2018 by Sarah Buckley

We have had the pleasure of welcoming 3 new nephews into our extended family in recent months. Congratulations to Alex and Dan,  William and Temah, and Kate and Chris (pictured with Max) on your … [Read more...] about The Best Possible Start: Resources for Expectant Parents

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The New Prenatal Testing

April 18, 2018 by Sarah Buckley

Prenatal testing - Gentle Natural Birth

I was 35 when pregnant with my third baby, and 40 with my fourth.  This put my babies in the ‘high risk’ category for chromosomal problems including Down Syndrome. Should I undergo testing to find out … [Read more...] about The New Prenatal Testing

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Gentle Natural Birth for Modern Mamas

January 24, 2018 by Sarah Buckley

Gentle, natural birth is our genetic blueprint for labour and birth, switching on hormonal systems that optimise ease, pleasure and safety for mothers, babies, fathers and families.  A gentle, … [Read more...] about Gentle Natural Birth for Modern Mamas

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In Praise of Midwives

November 20, 2017 by Sarah Buckley

Some people change the course of your life. My midwife Christine Shanahan, who passed away last month, changed my life, and the lives of literally thousands of mothers, babies, fathers and … [Read more...] about In Praise of Midwives

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Epidurals in Labour (Part 2)

May 25, 2017 by Sarah Buckley

What do you know about epidurals and their risk and benefits?  In this blog (Part 2), Dr Buckley explores the impacts of epidural on the hormones of labour and birth , and what this might mean for … [Read more...] about Epidurals in Labour (Part 2)

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Epidurals in Labour (Part 1)

March 28, 2017 by Sarah Buckley

  What do you know about epidurals and their risk and benefits?  In this blog (Part 1) , Dr Buckley explores the impacts of epidural on oxytocin and the flow of labour, and what this might mean for … [Read more...] about Epidurals in Labour (Part 1)

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Sarah is a Medical Doctor, with an M.B Ch.B from University of Otago, New Zealand, equivalent to MB BS (Australia) and MD(US). She also holds a Diploma of Obstetrics (University of Auckland) and a Diploma of Family Planning (Family Planning Victoria).

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