A Message From Across the World — How a Melbourne Innovation Transformed a Birth in the USA
Posted By Team Cole ,
04/12/2025 12:00 PM
Every so often, a message arrives that reminds me why this work matters so deeply. Recently, I received a beautiful message from Nancy Culpepper, a mother from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, who...
Pregnancy Self-Care at Christmas: Finding Calm in a Busy Season
Posted By Team Cole ,
03/12/2025 11:54 AM
🎄 Pregnancy Self-Care at Christmas: Finding Calm in a Busy Season The Christmas season is a time filled with celebration, connection and tradition — but for many pregnant women, it can also...
Common Myths About Labour and Birth – Debunked by Your Midwives at Dr Stephen Cole’s Rooms
Posted By Team Cole ,
17/11/2025 11:22 AM
Introduction When it comes to labour and birth, everyone has an opinion — from well-meaning family members to stories shared online. With so much information swirling around, it can be hard to know...
Self-Funded Maternity Care with Dr Stephen Cole
Posted By Dr Stephen Cole,
29/09/2025 13:00 PM
Self-Funded Maternity Care with Dr Stephen Cole What Is Self-Funded Care? Self-funded care means paying directly for your hospital stay and treatment, rather than using private health...
Obstetrician vs Maternal–Fetal Medicine Specialist: Choosing the Right Pregnancy Care in Australia
Posted By Dr Stephen Cole ,
18/09/2025 12:00 PM
Obstetrician vs Maternal–Fetal Medicine Specialist: Choosing the Right Pregnancy Care in Australia I often get asked what is the difference between an MFM specialist and an obstetrician, so have...
Vaginal Birth with a Private Obstetrician in Melbourne: What to Expect with Dr Stephen Cole
Posted By Dr Stephen Cole ,
10/09/2025 11:20 AM
Vaginal Birth with a Private Obstetrician in Melbourne: What to Expect with Dr Stephen Cole If you’re thinking about a vaginal birth in Melbourne and want personalised, medically-informed support,...
First Pregnancy? Why Seeing a Private Obstetrician in Melbourne Can Reassure You
Posted By Dr Stephen Cole,
03/09/2025 11:50 AM
First Pregnancy? Why Seeing a Private Obstetrician in Melbourne Can Reassure You Having your first baby is one of life’s most exciting milestones — but it can also feel overwhelming. From the first...
Pregnancy in Elite Athletes – Training, Performance, and Safety
Posted By Dr Stephen Cole,
20/08/2025 00:00 AM
Pregnancy in Elite Athletes – Training, Performance, and Safety For elite athletes, pregnancy raises unique challenges. Balancing high-intensity training with the safety of both mother and baby...
Exercise in Pregnancy - Safe, Powerful, and Worth It for You and Your Baby
Posted By Dr Stephen Cole ,
18/08/2025 14:00 PM
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it’s also a time when your body and mind are working harder than ever. While rest is important, staying active is one of the most powerful ways you can look...
VBAC - Vaginal Birth After a C/Section
Posted By Dr Stephen Cole ,
11/08/2025 11:00 AM
Can I Have a Vaginal Birth After a C‑Section? You Absolutely Can — And It's Okay to Explore That Option If you’ve had a previous caesarean and are wondering whether a vaginal birth is...