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25.01.2022 This is on tonight at 7:30pm! If youve been considering homebirth, or are just interested in asking your questions, please come along and join in <3 Here is the zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3440706380

25.01.2022 Have you experienced birth trauma? Ive undertaken Erins Birth Trauma Training for Birth Workers and I cant recommend her highly enough! If youve had birth trauma I encourage you to consider this course - Its only $14 and could give you the tools you need to heal

25.01.2022 A discussion about settling and sleep for your baby <3 What does sleep time look like for you and your family?

24.01.2022 Skin to skin - it's not only for newborns #skintoskin #attachmentparenting #slowdowntime #mybaby

23.01.2022 Do you have enough milk? So many women get pressured into feeding their babies formula because, "you mustn't have enough milk," but in the vast majority of instances the signs used to justify that are completely unreliable. It's normal for your breasts to progressively not feel as engorged as they did in the first days/weeks. It's normal for babies to have periods where they're unsettled and seemingly want to feed frequently. Some women really struggle to pump even 10m...l of milk, and yet their babies are stacking on weight like noones business! It's normal for babies to cluster feed and, shock horror, wake in the night to feed, even after the early months! Listen to your baby, look for reliable signs of supply, feed on demand and reach out if you need help or reassurance #enoughmilk #breastfeeding #breastfeedingworries #increasingsupply #breastmilksupply #milksupply #liquidgold #breastfeedingmatters #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeesimgcounsellor #lactation #bluemountains #normalnewbornbehaviour

23.01.2022 Oh my goodness Reposted from @birth_boot_camp Here's a little Oxytocin for your day. #Repost @doulaviewllc... #twins #oxytocin #breastfeeding #lovehormone #lactation #newborns #birth #mothers #thebirthimpact #love #amore #amor Via @obrigadodonacegonha @doulaviewllc @nutritatymachado #vizinhosdeutero #gravidasdegemeos

23.01.2022 Avoid that very first bottle if you can <3 Giving a bottle of anything, donor breastmilk or formula, can end you up in this trap. Feed frequently, on demand, at least every 3 hours in the early days Know the signs of baby getting enough milk: - 5-6 heavily wet nappies every 24 hours - clear, colourless, odourless urine - loose poos frequently - good skin colour and tone... - meeting developmental milestones - reasonably content most of the time (night time upsets are normal for newborns, and feeding frequently at this time helps to make more milk for the following day!). - some growth in height, weight and head circumference If you need help, reach out!

22.01.2022 Seriously incredible watching this in real life Reposted from @australianbirthstories The golden hour breast crawl. There’s so many things you can do to assist in your breastfeeding journey. Look how incredible this baby is at attaching post birth ... You can learn more about the golden hour in my Breastfeeding Guide click the link in my profile for details. @parteramidwifery

22.01.2022 Wonderful gift ideas

22.01.2022 Between worlds It doesn't get much better than this! Reposted from @echo_life_photography Even before her very first breath. . .... . Mum and Dads instinctive embrace ready to bring her into this world. . . . Isn’t it amazing? See more

21.01.2022 Please dont believe this!! What woeful reporting

21.01.2022 Id actually say informed consent CANT happen during a contraction. Informed consent involves being given a description of the benefits and risks of a procedure and deciding based on those and how youre intuitively feeling at the time. In the middle of a contraction, there is absolutely no way a woman can be given all of that information and make a clear decision. Indeed, making an informed decision in the midst of labour without having considered the options prior is virtually impossible, because the way youd normally understand and consider things is so different during labour vs when not. This is the beauty of birth planning... not having a plan on paper perse, but knowing your options and being able to make informed, educated decisions If you need help with birth planning, reach out!!

21.01.2022 Such a great turnout If you're hearing up to be a birth partner, would this interest you? Reposted from @natural_beginnings I have been teaching Beer + Bubs (Childbirth education at the pub) for 10 years now. Here is a snapshot from my class earlier this week: 26 fellas, all expecting their first baby, and all keen as to be the best birth support partners they can be. ... Here is some feedback from a couple of attendees that attended the night: "It was great to have a class presented with a focus on Dads supporting Mums through the birthing process. Also enjoyed hearing the birth story from someone who had attended previously." Simon "Excellent - very informative. I particularly appreciated the insights around getting the hospital to work for you and owning the decision making around the birth - I'd previously assumed you just do what the hospitals say. Also, the personal stories really brought things to life." Tim My December class is filling quickly. Book online NOW!: https://beerandbubs.com.au/childbirth-classes-for-men-at-t/ #naturalbeginnings #beerandbubs #childbirtheducation #dads #dadsatbirth

20.01.2022 Oh the squish!!! Reposted from @emma_jean_photography When your birth was so beautiful you can’t help but smile on the day you were born.

20.01.2022 THIS!! Teach your children consent - just because they are smaller than you, and it's not sex, doesn't mean their, "No", "stop", "I don't like it" means anything less.

19.01.2022 This is next level

19.01.2022 Thank you, midwives

19.01.2022 Scrolling back through old pictures and found this The definition of happiness #newborn #pleasestopgrowing #iloveyou

18.01.2022 IMPLIED consent is NOT informed consent. "Any healthcare treatment, not just operations and other procedures, requires valid consent either verbally, written, or IMPLIED. This includes prescribing drugs and other therapeutic substances." This document comes from the Australian Commission On Safety and Quality In Health Care. This is the standard by which healthcare providers (clinicians) will be expected to abide by. I.e. if they THINK you are implying that you consent to a ...procedure, drugs or therapeutic substances, then they can administer said procedure/substances. "I didnt rape them, they IMPLIED that they wanted to have sex..." This is unacceptable. Can we just please STOP with the complete erosion of our rights!?! Can we please stop accepting this kind of treatment as normal. Please write to [email protected] and explain to them why IMPLIED CONSENT IS NOT INFORMED CONSENT!!

18.01.2022 All power to Maryn Watch as she births her placenta, entirely unhindered, entirely physiologically, entirely untouched while in hospital Reposted from @indiebirth Short and Sweet Video: An Undisturbed Placenta Birth in the HOSPITAL!*****... I am so proud and happy with how my birth turned out; (to read the magical tale LINK IN BIO OR, go to indiebirth.org/rumisol ) and JUST AS THRILLED with the placenta birth since that is one of my favorite parts of birth AND something I passionately teach on as a midwife! Learning to leave women alone (plus educate and prepare them) is often one of the hardest things to do, even as a midwife who attends home births! Many homebirth midwives are taught to be fearful, manage and intervene to prevent bleeding and as a result many women are deprived of the opportunity to FULLY OWN their placenta birth (and often bleed more, ironically, because of all the interference). So, HOW did I get this lucky in this video? My impromptu birthing freely on the table at the hospital birth birth also included a completely undisturbed and free birth of the placenta. Watch in wonder as no one bothers me, asks questions, puts fear into the room, touches me or does anything at all. The nurse actually just holds the bowl for me, at my request!! I also had no vitals taken while there, no IV, no nothing and not a hand ever laid on me or my baby. I was not even formally admitted; just arrived to birth a baby and placenta on their table then leave! The HOW comes down to confidence. I have birthed 9 other placentas on my own, and I am not scared, and I don’t bleed and I absolutely energetically had no room in my bubble for input or interference. If I can do this there.you can certainly do this at home especially with education and preparation both physically, emotionally and spiritually. I teach a recorded webinar on this topic which includes more videos and more how to at https://indiebirth.org/thirdstage/ (link in bio!). I have a lot of personal and professional experience here and and amazing outcomes with other women and I want to share it with you! Love, Maryn

18.01.2022 I just finished my interview with @pbb_media for this incredible event Stay tuned, its going to be an amazing offering!! #Repost @pbb_media --- Birth Trauma Awareness week 2020: 7th-13th September. Join us ! This week, Maternal Mental Health Matters talks Birth Trauma, hosted by Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond anda collaboration between four peak Australian consumer advocacy groups.... . . . . Throughoutthis week, tune in to insightful, thought-provoking, and deeply honouring stories and discussions with people who have experienced birth trauma, clinicians, and researchers in this area, and maternity advocates working to change the system. On Friday, there will be a Facebook live panel event; link in bio ! Watch this space for more info and important commentary on this vital topic #ENOUGH #birthtrauma See more

17.01.2022 "At least you have a healthy baby!" "At least youre alive!" REALLY!?! Are we not yet done with accepting the brutality, mistreatment and degradation of women in the name of having a healthy baby? Did you know a mum can feel over the moon, blessed and grateful for their beautiful, healthy baby, and simultaneously tormented, depressed, disappointed or TRAUMATISED by her birth experience?... Not dead is not good enough. A healthy baby at the cost of a healthy mum is not acceptable. Women are the ones expected to nurture and care for their babies. STOP DAMAGING THEM DURING BIRTH AND THEN EXPECTING THEM TO MOTHER THEIR BABIES AS IF NOTHING FUCKING HAPPENED!! Please, for the love of mothers and babies, change the system that results in one third of women leaving their births with trauma. Women, please know that you dont have to accept this treatment! Call it out. Dont put up with it. Report mistreatment and negligence when it happens. It is not ok! If you need help, please reach out! You are not alone #ENOUGH #birthtraumaawareness #birthtrauma #notalone #obstetricviolence #informedbirth #thebirthroom #whatiswrongwithpeople #womensrightsarehumanrights #womensrights #birthisafeministissue #feminism

17.01.2022 Truly a blessing Right in plain view! I love this

17.01.2022 Yes!!! This article is so woeful, please dont accept these stats!

16.01.2022 Yes to this! A fish will think its stupid if you judge it based on its ability to climb a tree...

16.01.2022 Absolute magic Reposted from @jessica_vi_photography // This birth // me and @vroedvrouwmargot here sitting in the front, doula Mandy working her magic and the amazing @niencarries rocking her birth in the birthpool. . .... . I am busy writing the blog. Are you looking forward to it?! _______________________________________ #birth #birthteam #yurt #birthyurt #whoruntheworld #vrouwenkracht #birthteam #vroedvrouw #midwife #doula #birthphotographer #birthphotography #birthstoryteller #bevalbad #houtkachel #safespace #dreamteam #jessicaviphotography #jessica_vi_photography #findyourtribe #strongwomen #womansupportingwomen See more

15.01.2022 This is going to be incredible! Stay tuned <3

15.01.2022 Those little sweat droplets though

14.01.2022 Reposted from @thebirthhive WHEW! There's a LOT going on here! But stay with me. Here are the basics: cervical checks are done to gage labour progress by sticking two fingers into the vagina to see how open the cervix is. They are considered standard of care and, by many, are considered the be-it-and-end-all in terms of measuring progress. But they are NOT an exact science. More like an educated guess that can vary between care providers. Due to an ...increased chance of introducing bacteria into the vaginal canal, there are limits to the number of times cervical checks can/should be performed in X number of hours (that number may vary between care provider). You CAN refuse any or ALL cervical checks. This will likely take some self-advocacy. If this is your wish, put it on your birth plan + tell your CP ahead of time. Expect some pushback, depending on provider. Cervical checks can be a real buzzkill if the number isn't what we hoped. Ask yourself: what do I want to gain from this info? Is it med options? Then yes, it's worth knowing. Is it just because you're feeling tired and you want to know how much longer of "this" you have left? The cervical check won't change how much longer you have left. If it is a timeline you're fishing for, you might be barking up the wrong tree with a cervical check. Dilation can be slow for a bit. Then speed up. And repeat. It really doesn't do a good job painting a picture of how much longer we have left. It might just create a false narrative. Be honest. If you think you might feel disheartened if the number isn't what you expected, think twice about it. Or tell your CP not to say the number outloud. It's 110% possible to give birth without a single cervical check (and many do!). By just observing the birther, a skilled CP + doula will be able to gauge which stage of labour the birther is in. See more

14.01.2022 Lotus birth really is so beautiful Have your had one? Would you like to? #Repost @nurtured_by_karley --- I had Lolas placenta encapsulated and I ingested the capsules during my early weeks of postpartum. I personally didnt like the aftertaste of the capsules.... I had read about a lotus birth for a placenta and loved the idea. This is what we decided to do for Bonnies birth. After rinsing Bonnies placenta and leaving it to air out in a colander over several hours we then transferred it gently to rest on a bed of salt, that was held by a big square terry towel cloth nappy. We then gently covered her placenta in a mixture of dried herbs from @blissful.herbs We also added a few flowers that were sitting on my birth alter. Together we lit and a candle and thanked Bonnies placenta for doing a beautiful job at nourishing her while she was growing deep within my womb. I tied the corners of the nappy together, then tucked it into the placenta bag that my Mum had hand sewn. I am sure Lola was happy to see it wrapped up as she mentioned a few times that the placenta had been looking at her. I chose to keep Bonnie attached to her placenta as a way of honoring the energetic bond that the two of them shared for 9 months. I wanted to experience the ritual of a lotus birth. For the first 4 days of Bonnies life earthside she was connected to her placenta. Her umbilical cord dried fast as it was Summer. As beautiful as it was, I personally became frustrated with trying to maneuver newborn Bonnie and her bagged placenta while my milk was coming in. With her umbilical cord hanging on by a thread we made the decision to gently cut the bond. Bonnie had a partial lotus birth. I plan on returning her placenta back to the earth when I feel that the time is right. Untill then it will remain in the bottom drawer of the freezer snuggled up next to the ice cream.

12.01.2022 Dont forget this is on tomorrow

12.01.2022 Last night I talked on the IME online conference about COVID-19 and maternity services in Australia and the lovely @JennytheM made this meme from my words. Stay tuned, our paper addressing how womens rights are first to go in the pandemic will be posted today

12.01.2022 Let that sink in...

11.01.2022 Are you finding it hard to wear a mask? Perhaps this is why

11.01.2022 If you use infants friend, this is worthwhile looking at. I'm still wondering what exactly is an acceptable amount of chloroform for a baby to ingest

10.01.2022 One year old, and still so good! This is me with my baby, Evalie, and our awesome midwives. Ever wondered what resuscitation looks like at a homebirth? Well, now you know Homebirth New South Wales

10.01.2022 Are you having trouble keeping baby at the breast? Are you needing to provide supplementation? You don't need expensive gadgets!! Check this out

10.01.2022 Just in case COVID isolation wasnt exciting enough for you, we now have needles in strawberries at a store near you (or me, at least!). Check your strawberries peeps, this was picked up by a friend from ALDI in Katoomba EDITED TO ADD: These were from a packet of Driscolls brand strawberries. The store has been notified,. Last I heard they hadnt yet reported it to the police. #whatiswrongwithpeople #stayawayfromme #staysafe

10.01.2022 I'll add work on optimal positioning and attachment, and if you have one, manage the fast let down (recline when feeding or "let the fast flow go") Reposted from @thebirthhive NEW BLOG / / Raise your hand if you've ever felt personally victimized by a *super gassy* baby The reality is, it's something we've all experienced with our newborns, at one point or another. ... Gassiness in newborns is totally normal as their digestive systems "come online," so to speak. BUT - just because it's normal, doesn't mean there isn't anything we can do to ease their discomfort. Not sure if it's infant gas you're dealing with? Or, are you absolutely SURE gas is to blame for your fussy babe and need some methods to alleviate it? This mom of three *super gassy * babies (that’s me, BTW) is answering ALL the questions, in ALL the details and sharing ALL my (personally vetted) tips and tricks for curing your *super gassy* baby.... or at least make yourself feel better trying Find the link in my bio... here @thebirthhive See more

10.01.2022 Birth matters. You matter. Your team matters! This truly is one of the most, if not THE most, important things you can plan for your birth. Do your research and find a birth team aligned with your wishes! In those moments of vulnerability a birth team, even a single person in that team, can help it to be a positive, empowering experience, or a traumatic, unsupported one. #Repost @kate_randall_photography --- Dont underestimate the power of a carefully chosen birth team... Choosing the right people that you connect with, that can hold space for you, support you, love you and empower you throughout your birthing journey is so very important. Please dont skim over this part of your birth plan. Your birth team can be detrimental to the way you bring your baby earth side. This birth team that I was apart of was magical, all of our energys came together perfectly to fully support this goddess and her baby - - - #katerandallphotography #birthteam #birthsupport #bluemountainsbirthphotographer #birthphotographer #birth #exposingbirth #homebirth #birthplan #homebirth #birthphotography #waterbirth #homebirthaftercesarean #hvbac See more

10.01.2022 Really think about this

10.01.2022 Sharing our (oversimplified) story to give hope to others- you can do it! This was 1 year ago! My son was 3 years old, tandem fed alongside his 6mo sister. Was it easy? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I often hear women say, "You're so lucky breastfeeding just worked for you!" One of the rare times I'm speechless The reason I'm a breastfeeding counsellor, training to be an IBCLC, is BECAUSE of the trauma I endured, the support I desperately needed (and in most cases, received) and bec...ause I wanted to make sure that other women had access to good support. It wasn't because my breastfeeding journey was easy. I won't lie, we only got to this point out of my sheer determination and unwillingness to stop after all we'd sacrificed to get to this point, and also a bit of my son's love of breastfeeding In his first 6 weeks I'd had mastitis once a week, alternating breasts, sometimes bilaterally, and blocked ducts in between. My son had a tongue tie revision, sucking exercises to help with his high palate and shallow gag reflex. He dealt with severe 'colic' because of my fast let down, oversupply and severe engorgement (and continued difficulties latching); his diet was probably 90% wind, 10% breastmilk. At the 6 week mark, I ended up with an infected galactocele (essentially a breast abscess) which required draining by fine needle aspiration 7 times - at its largest it was 120ml of puss. Did the difficulty stop there? No... my son had intolerances, as did I (newly developed ones) which meant lots of changes in diet. We had to negotiate this alongside still managing an oversupply, latch issues (yes, even after tie revision) and more blocked ducts than I have fingers and toes. When I fell pregnant, my oversupply dried up, we dry nursed for months, and I had aversions! When my daughter was born, I dealt with blockages and mastitis yet again, this time because of scar tissue in my breasts rather than issues with her latch. We managed it all and l tandem fed for almost a year Was it worth it? YES

10.01.2022 Women having an epidural were significantly more likely to: - require a vacuum or forceps assisted birth - experience a longer first and second stage of labour - receive IV syntocinon - receive antibiotics... - experience pyrexia - not be breastfeeding by 3 months postpartum The cascade of interventions as highlighted by research

09.01.2022 I'm so often shocked by the negative body image that so many women have of themselves. You're beautiful in your skin exactly as you are You don't need to lose weight, enhance your breasts, tone, tighten or do whatever else the media and (a very confused) society expects of you! This is a great example of how far from reality we have gotten!

09.01.2022 Flash back to a week ago... pumping in the car on the way to hospital while supporting an incredible, strong and courageous woman Not an optimal place to pump, but very necessary But seriously, I think I gave my boob a hickey from not putting it on properly

09.01.2022 If youre a doula and youre in Australia, please consider signing up with Doula Network Australia Inc.! They are a wonderful association full of committed volunteers :) We are working to improve conditions for, and visibility of, doulas in Australia AND improve birth experiences for women and their families. Jump on board if youre not there already <3

08.01.2022 This is something Ive been working on for a while now, and hopefully Ill be able to sit the exam really soon! Im so excited <3

07.01.2022 So damn exciting

07.01.2022 All this talk about a good latch, but what does it actually LOOK like? Something a little like this Bub close Chest to chest Nipple near the nose Nipple waaay at the back of the mouth once latched (soft palate! See if you can feel yours...)... NO PAIN No misshapen nipple at the end of the feed Its obviously not quite as easy when your baby is smaller and youve not quite worked out the dance just yet I promise you, this is not what Evvys latch looked like 14 months ago! But you can get there! If you need help, just ask

07.01.2022 Tandem feeding with a twist #breastfeeding #tandembreastfeeding #breastfeedallthebabies #breastfeedallthetoddlers #toddlerbreastfeeding #breastfeedingcounsellor #breastfeedingmatters

06.01.2022 Have you heard about myofascial release for mastitis/blocked ducts? Im not sure who might benefit from this but its something I didnt come across for a loooong time! I decided to create a little video so I had the information and was able to share on my website. I now use this technique as soon as I feel any pain or a lump within my breast, and most often now it doesnt eventuate into anything (thank goodness!). Have you heard of this technique before? Have you used it? What do you think? For more info on treating blocked ducts or mastitis, take a look here <3 https://birthaims.com.au/2020/09/13/blocked-milk-ducts/

06.01.2022 You are amazing Kristyn! Thank you for sharing

06.01.2022 This is so damn on the money!! Its such a bizarre question!

05.01.2022 Yes to this!! Im here to hold YOU! #Repost @wild.womb.witch --- Everyone wants to hold the baby without acknowledging the sacredness of the mother-baby bond and the need to honour it. Im here to hold the mother not the baby... I am here to honour and hold space for matrescence, for the threshold, for the total obliteration and reformation of identity that occurs after you have gone through the birth portal. I am here for the mother. She needs holding.... . Tell me about your postpartum... were you held and revered?

05.01.2022 Another instalment of breastfeeding toddler... apparently a head injury was a possibility this afternoon #breastfeeding #breastfeedingtoddlers #safetyfirst

04.01.2022 Just keep boobin

03.01.2022 Women really are so bloody amazing Also, its bullcrap that twin homebirth realistically isnt an option in Australia This is such a beautiful image!! #Repost @doulawisdom ... Beautiful capture by @jennifermasonphotography Last night, I witnessed this incredible mom give birth to her 41 week twins, at home, peacefully and full of love. Here she is with her first baby, while her second is still inside <3 <3 What an amazing birth story and I cant wait to share more with you #homebirthbabies #doulawisdom #themiracleofbirth

03.01.2022 The awe, emotion and relief is palpable in this image Sooo beautiful! #Repost @birth_boot_camp @download.ins --- This is an oldie but such a good one. What an INCREDIBLE capture and really sums up birth without even using words ... #Repost @thedoulaexperience Strength Surrender Softness They say a picture is worth a thousand words, how many EMOTIONS is this one? What surprised you about your birth experience? Did you surprise yourself?! : @amyphilpphotography #empoweredbirth #birth #thefirstmeeting #strongasamother #surrender #speechless #doulalife #doulasupport #witnesstobirth #newborn #parenthood #newparents #pregnancyannouncement #umbilicalcord #homebirth #midwife #newdads #emotions #power

02.01.2022 This is what privately practising midwifery care can look like! Well done It Takes a Village Midwifery for providing such amazing care, and congratulations to all the incredible families that made up these wonderful stats!

02.01.2022 I was interviewed for this article, and though I feel like some of my words were warped/taken out of context, could be misinterpreted, I think its a pretty good article overall

02.01.2022 Happy fathers day to all of the important fathers in my life My dad, who has always been a gentle, compassionate, supportive and understanding safety net for me, and who fought so damn hard to stay with us when I asked him to - Im so grateful for you, dad! My granddad and nonno, for being the patriarchs of our family. For instilling positive work ethic, constant encouragement and always believing in my abilities beyond what Id have expected. I miss you both Damn COVID.... And to my hubby! A father like no other. Im constantly in awe of how strong and solid you are, and yet so cuddly and compassionate too These babies of ours are so damn lucky to have you; the steady, capable, level headed, rock solid, unruffled support that we all need in our home and our lives. Thank you for all you provide for us - we love you! Happy fathers day

02.01.2022 This is so beautiful! Mothering the mother sometimes looks like feeding the woman while she feeds her baby Reposted from @doulaheathertaylor This is Postpartum ... Postpartum life is beautiful in its own messy and raw and exhausting, exhilarating, connected, love-filled, caring, compassionate way. Let’s continue to care for the parents while they care for the baby. @apiaryphotography This is postpartum. This is healing. This is raw. Caring for baby while being cared for. We call this "mothering the mother." It's so important to have a good support person by your side to take care of you after birth. Who was your right hand postpartum? See more

01.01.2022 Teaching the next generation early Tummy to mummy Hands away from head Requiring a little more work on the support of baby's body and bottom pulled in close though Chin to breast, nipple to nose didn't happen either ... #goshshescute #breastfeeding #learning #breastfeedingmatters

01.01.2022 New gifts for the women I support by One Mothers Love These are seriously so beautiful and smell divine! Check them out