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Vaginal exams ~ when saying ‘no’ doesn’t mean anything.
Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026 Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026

Vaginal exams ~ when saying ‘no’ doesn’t mean anything.

Vaginal exams … where consent goes to die.

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Before that summer ultrasound ~ get hydrated!
Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026 Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026

Before that summer ultrasound ~ get hydrated!

Hydration affects your amniotic fluid levels.

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Do fat cells cry out for surgery?
Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026 Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026

Do fat cells cry out for surgery?

It’s the surgeon, not the fat.

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Victims of violence are more likely to be mistreated by the maternity system.
Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026 Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026

Victims of violence are more likely to be mistreated by the maternity system.

The system is not benevolent.

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Does the ‘geriatric’ pregnancy just need more attention to nutrition?
Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026 Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026

Does the ‘geriatric’ pregnancy just need more attention to nutrition?

Let food be thy medicine. Although it’s probably not the best bu$ine$$ model for the maternity industry.

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Gestational diabetes rises 300% since Australia added folic acid to the food supply.
Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026 Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026

Gestational diabetes rises 300% since Australia added folic acid to the food supply.

Medicating our food supply can come with unintended consequences.

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Ultrasound on a labouring woman’s perineum helps the attendant to know what’s going on.
Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026 Billie Harrigan 10/06/2026

Ultrasound on a labouring woman’s perineum helps the attendant to know what’s going on.

They could just try looking at her instead or better yet, ask her.

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“Controlling risk is not the same thing as enhancing safety.”
Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019 Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019

“Controlling risk is not the same thing as enhancing safety.”

Obstetrics is risky business.

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Carbs and excess amniotic fluid.
Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019 Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019

Carbs and excess amniotic fluid.

Are excess carbohydrates causing excess amniotic fluid?

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Upright birth equals better outcomes. Why isn’t this the norm?
Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019 Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019

Upright birth equals better outcomes. Why isn’t this the norm?

They’ve had 400 years to get us off our backs.

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Holistic care to prevent postpartum haemorrhage
Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019 Billie Harrigan 28/05/2019

Holistic care to prevent postpartum haemorrhage

The shot is given to everyone but can cause harm to some. Time to know the difference.

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