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: ‘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 […]
‘I felt absolutely nothing’: Why having a baby isn’t always love at first sight
While many parents try their best to prepare for the arrival of a new baby, sometimes no amount of planning can live up to the […]
Birth Story: “A home visit from our midwife saved my baby’s life”
After a traumatic first birth involving a cascade of medical interventions, Kacey knew she wanted her next pregnancy and labour to be very different. While […]
Birth Story: “I had a water birth with my three kids watching”
Mindy had always dreamed of having a water birth, but it wasn’t until her fourth baby was born last October that her wish finally came […]
Birth Story: ‘Pregnancy after loss is extremely hard’
For Jade, falling pregnant for a third time felt both exciting and nerve-wracking. Her first birth in 2020 ended in an emergency c-section after a […]
Birth Story: ‘My baby spent 10 days in NICU’
Ever since high school, Bethany and Joel have been inseparable. With so much in common, it’s no surprise their close friendship eventually blossomed into romance. […]
Birth Story: ‘Our rainbow baby is the love of our life’
After meeting the man of her dreams at a gym, it didn’t take long for Amanda to know she wanted to spend the rest of […]
Birth story: ‘At two days old they amputated his thumb’
After experiencing a ‘textbook’ pregnancy with no complications, Laura was completely unprepared for what was about to unfold with the birth of her second child. […]