Author Archives for Dr Bella Smith

Perinatal mental health

May 10, 2024 5:03 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Perinatal mental health

Here's what's going on and how to offer the support she might need ...

Where menopause meets mental health

May 3, 2024 12:46 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Where menopause meets mental health

Symptoms may signal that perimenopause is pending yet women often soldier on without help.

New mums and the return to exercise

August 23, 2023 8:49 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on New mums and the return to exercise

Some assume GP sign-off at six-weeks is a green light, but it's probably not.

Perimenopause: meet the hormones

December 29, 2022 12:40 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Perimenopause: meet the hormones

Key hormones and what they do in perimenopause (AKA why you feel crap).

Reduce illness and injury in midlife

December 25, 2022 12:38 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Reduce illness and injury in midlife

Exercise is a magic medicine in midlife … provided you stick to a few golden rules.

Perimenopause and sleep

December 19, 2022 1:57 pm Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Perimenopause and sleep

Often a perfect storm of hormones and stress, here's steps to take to sleep better.

Considerations on hormonal contraception

December 14, 2022 10:37 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Considerations on hormonal contraception

Pros, cons, timing, side-effects ... and taking an informed personal choice.

Will hormonal contraception impact my netball?

December 13, 2022 10:44 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Will hormonal contraception impact my netball?

There are some potential impacts of hormonal contraception on performance - here's more.

Hormonal contraception – the options

May 10, 2022 10:11 am Published by Dr Bella Smith Comments Off on Hormonal contraception – the options

There are two main families of hormonal contraceptives, let’s meet them.