Cassy
Cassy has more than 10 years’ experience in television, print and digital journalism. She loves writing heartfelt stories which capture the incredible joys and challenges of Aussie parents and their children. Cassy lives in the NSW Central Coast with her hubby and two boys.
Birth Story: ‘My induction was horrible and ended in a c-section’
For as long as she can remember, Grapeviner Mum Lilly from our Autumn 2022 Baby Group has always dreamt of being a young mum. So […]
Birth Story: “I Developed a Life-Threatening Pregnancy Complication”
After being together for 10 years, Mandy and Ben decided the time was right to have a baby and they were lucky enough to fall […]
Birth Story: “My sister-in-law was my surrogate”
When Danni and Paul met on a dating app a few years back, they shared an instant connection. Both had been married previously, and knew […]
Birth Story: ‘I had an emotional home birth after two caesareans’
After two extremely difficult births which both ended in c-sections, Cassaundra was hoping for a case of third time lucky when she fell pregnant again […]
Birth Story: ‘I gave birth on my driveway’
If there’s one thing Blaize Moloney has learned time and time again — it’s that life doesn’t always go to plan. First, a dream wedding […]
Birth Story: ‘I had an emergency caesarean after pushing for two hours’
When Ellin and Ryan met on Tinder nine years ago, she quickly became his ‘Tinderella’ and a few years later the loved-up couple got married. […]
Birth Story: ‘Little Miss Thumbelina’ baby weighs 1kg at 36 weeks birth
When Tamra and Damien decided to try for their fourth and last baby, they never could have imagined the incredible pregnancy and birth journey they’d […]
Birth Story: Queensland mum gives birth to 6kg baby boy
As a first-time expectant mum with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) – a condition in which a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from […]
National RSV Awareness Week: Heartbreaking Mum Stories
When Renae’s twins were just four months old, they fell seriously unwell within days of each other. Her daughter, Piper, was the first to develop […]
Birth Story: ‘I was pregnant with triplets’
After 10 years together and many incredible experiences travelling the world, Caitlin and Sam decided it was finally time to settle down and have a […]
Birth Story: ‘My baby was born with half a heart’
As Angela rushed away from another busy day working at Parliament House in Canberra, her mind was far from focused on the obstetrician’s appointment ahead. […]
‘Geriatric pregnancy’: What it’s like to give birth after 40
When Anita got divorced in her mid 30’s, she knew it meant her dreams of having another baby may be over. But as fate would […]
Birth Story: Olivia’s ‘incredible’ maternal assisted c-section
After meeting through mutual friends and falling in love four years ago, Olivia and Ryan quickly knew they wanted to started a family together. The […]
Birth Story: Against All Odds, Luna’s Miracle Survival
It took less than a year for La Toya and Cameron to meet, fall in love, and then fall pregnant with their first child. After […]
Birth Story: ‘I was diagnosed with cancer at six weeks pregnant’
With two toddlers and a private midwifery and lactation consultancy business to run, Kate Visser’s life was just about as busy as can be. It’s […]