We are edging towards the Victorian State election on November 26 and with 5200+ voting members, Mums of the Hills is keen to understand how candidates will address our local issues.

Women’s post partum health and care has been neglected and is due for a much needed overhaul. We are facing a nation of women that are overworked, burnt out, physically and mentally traumatised from our current birth practices and the lack of post partum support and healthcare.

Pregnancy is not just about carrying a baby for nine months. Society tells us that we must “bounce back” physically after having a baby, that we should resume our normal sex and exercise lives 6 weeks post partum and that we should be happy that we get to be mothers – all the time. Osteopath Rebecca Lovett is here to dispel those myths.

The late US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) once said that "reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one's ability to persuade". With RBG firmly in mind, I calmed myself and set about gathering some facts.

As Federal election voting day draws closer, voters were keen to learn what their local candidates had to say about their electorate. Our Meet the Candidate was a great success and now you can view the recording here.

As Federal election voting day draws closer, voters are keen to learn what their local candidates say about their electorate. Tonight’s Meet the Candidate will be a great opportunity to do just that.