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The Role of the Midwife in Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative processes that require specialised care and support. At Toowoomba Obstetrics and Gynaecology, we seek to provide all patients with empowering, safe and evidence-based maternity support, and this includes having the right healthcare professionals on our team. One key healthcare figure who fosters positive pregnancy and childbirth experiences is the midwife. […]

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The Benefits of Breastfeeding for both Mother and Child

As a new parent, you may feel overwhelmed by the surplus of parenting books, podcasts and websites. With an extensive range of feeding options widely discussed and available, you may feel unsure about the best feeding approach for you and your baby. TOAG advocates for breastfeeding wherever possible, as the evidence indicates that it brings

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Healthy diet, healthy baby

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of uncertainty for women who are unsure about what they should be doing to maintain a healthy pregnancy. The Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) recommends four key components of a healthy lifestyle during and post-pregnancy: appropriate weight gain, a balanced diet, avoiding foods high

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How soon can you drive after childbirth?

How soon can you drive after childbirth? So, you are going to have a baby, and your head is spinning with all the questions you would expect from an expectant mother-to-be. Will I be able to breastfeed the baby, will the baby be healthy, and will I be fine during birth? These are all normal

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Dr Homar and City Fertility in the news

Dr Lanziz Homar, Toowoomba Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and City Fertility Toowoomba are proud and happy that we could give new parents, Rebecca and William, the best Christmas present ever. Baby Frankie was 5 years in the making, and with the help of Dr Homar, and the advanced facilities at City Fertility Toowoomba, it’s been worth

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Your Fertility and Covid-19

Your fertility and Covid-19 Your fertility and COVID-19 It only takes a look back in history to see that pandemics greatly affect the way we live our lives and plan our families. We can already see similarities between COVID-19 and previous pandemics, including a dramatic reduction in life expectancy among some groups around the world.

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Bulk billed IVF in Toowoomba – 7News speaks to Dr Homar

Dr Lanziz Homar is a Toowoomba based Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and a man of many talents. Dr Homar recently appeared on Toowoomba’s WIN News to talk about his passion for Calmbirth, an Australian childbirth preparation programme designed to enhance the birthing experience. The first Medicare assisted IVF facility has opened in Toowoomba, and there are

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Babies, Boxing and Building Dreams – The Good Doctor from Toowoomba

Dr Lanziz Homar is a Toowoomba based Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and a man of many talents. Dr Homar recently appeared on Toowoomba’s WIN News to talk about his passion for Calmbirth, an Australian childbirth preparation programme designed to enhance the birthing experience. A quick Google search, or a chat to his close friends, and you

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