Blissful Beginnings in Adelaide, South Australia | Medical and health

Blissful Beginnings

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 401 096 492

Address: Adelaide Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.maternityservices.com.au/

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25.01.2022 And sometimes even before then!

24.01.2022 Happy International Midwives day! I have been working as a Midwife for 14 years and it is the best job in the world. Sure, there are hard days but the good days... more than outweigh the hard. I have met so many incredible women and worked alongside so many brilliant midwives and today is a day to celebrate being apart of a fantastic profession. "...My life as a Midwife is about being an ordinary woman who witnesses everyday miracles.." See more

23.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone! I will be on leave from Thursday 24th Dec until Tuesday 5th Jan. I would like to take this time to thank all of the lovely people I have seen this year, for making my job the best job in the world. 2020 has been the toughest year so far, and watching so many new families adjust to life with a newborn, during a pandemic is a testament to how strong we all can be! I invite you all to share a picture on this post of your 2020 baby!! I will start off with my 3 little people. Merry Christmas

23.01.2022 Im Back!! As of this week, I will be commencing a home visiting service again- in accordance with the current Covid 19 regulations. I will still be offering video and phone consultations to those postnatal patients who request or prefer this service until September. To ensure the safety of everyone, any sickness must be reported before the visit and where applicable we will remain 1.5m away from each other to assist with social distancing. Happy to be back in the driving seat!

23.01.2022 You have got this, Mama!

23.01.2022 Dear husband, . Im sorry for all the madness I put you through, for all the times Ive screamed at you in the middle of the night when the baby woke up for the... 10th time, for all the date nights we have to cancel and for all the times I forgot to tell you how amazing you are, just because I was too exhausted to speak. . . Im sorry for all the times Ive pooped with the door open, even though I promised wed always do our best to keep the romance alive, Im sorry for all the times Ive kept score of who changed the most diapers or whos turn it was to do the dishes. . . This isnt our forever my love, this is just our beautiful chaotic present. This is the hard part, the part where were rushing through life, trying to be enough for each other and our kids - the part where we grow, the part where we test our relationship to the fullest. . . Its the part where I need you the most, the part where I need you to love me a little extra when I least deserve it, because its still me, underneath the sleep deprived monster you meet in the morning, its still me, its still us, it all started with you and it will all end with you. . . One day well miss this, even the chaos, we will have time to actually go on a date night again, our kids wont need us as much then, but I will always need you my love. So thank you - for choosing me day after day even though Im not always my best self, if our love can be this great today, in the middle of all the chaos, can you imagine how beautiful it will be in 10 years when we have time to finish the laundry? @saracelinaa . Tag your other half See more

21.01.2022 Due to the recent COVID restrictions, I have put home visits on hold for the time being, but I am still very much working and providing care via video and phone conferencing- at no charge (conditions apply). I will be in contact with everyone who has a home visit booked to discuss options. Stay safe SA!

21.01.2022 Well what a week .... For those of you with phone consults on Monday they will stay that way due to logistics For those with phone consults Tuesday we will cal... you on Monday and work out the best plan of attack For those that had appointments put on hold we will be contacting you ASAP to reschedule However - we must remember that there is still an outbreak of Covid 19 in the community so we must be extra careful and the next few weeks will be super important to clearing it from the community. See more

21.01.2022 Tag someone who needs this door mat

20.01.2022 Another day another update. Everyone will need a bit of patience over the next few days whilst we figure all the new directives out ... For those coming into th...e rooms you will need to check in at the front of the hospital as usual but now you will need to scan the the MySAGov app for the QR code check in. We have been advised that as the hospital will have one we don’t need another one at our front door (phew!!). Single use 3 ply hospital masks are now required as per SA Health - cloth masks are not ok ..... Whilst we will need to see how it plays out in the hospital the directive does say that mask need to be worn by EVERYONE whilst in the presence of others (presumably non family) - however I can only assume that this won’t apply in labour for those deemed at low risk of covid (which to be fair should be everyone that gets through the front door as if you are high risk you will be diverted elsewhere) .... I don’t really understand this change to be fair but I don’t get to decide what we do If anyone has any concerns about this please call our rooms in the morning - a phone consult is always an option in the next few weeks - hopefully it won’t last longer than that Hang in there peeps - we are all in this together Addit - the Apple version of the app won’t be ready until tomorrow afternoon so before then it’s a manual sign in or a normal QR scanner will work and you get redirected to the sa gov site to put in your info See more

20.01.2022 This midwife delivered a baby in a parking lot

19.01.2022 It's a special kind of friendship. Remind you of anyone? Loud Momma

18.01.2022 Ouchies! That is all!

18.01.2022 Just to keep everyone updated about the maternity visitor restrictions - as of today 2 people are allowed to visit per day (anytime, for however long they like,... can come and go) and these 2 people are allowed to be different each day (rather than the same 2 for the whole stay as it has been). Sibling visits remain unchanged at this stage. We are still awaiting an update on antenatal classes and are considering doing some in our rooms as an adjunct if the hospital is unable to find a platform that is suitable/acceptable - stay tuned See more

17.01.2022 Life in lockdown... [Via peaceful parenting]

17.01.2022 Yes! Common Wild

17.01.2022 Day 1 of lockdown and I am still happily working. To all of my patients, my phone is on and please feel free to contact me. As antenatal education classes have been cancelled at Burnside, please contact me to discuss the one on one option that we have. I am also taking this time to fix some of my IT problems (PS- I love being a Midwife, i HATE technology), so stay tuned for a new website. My new email address is [email protected] for any questions

16.01.2022 Slightly different to the packing list i give out to parents- but im thinking there are some additions i can make to my list! Few esky items maybe!!!

16.01.2022 Who wants to join me?

15.01.2022 The baby made me eat it

15.01.2022 Big day of home visits. Thanks to all involved who ensured we were able to operate within the Covid-19 social distancing restrictions. It was great to see you all FACE TO FACE again!

15.01.2022 I’m sorry but this is ridiculous! Breast milk comes from the Breast not the chest. Can we please just leave some things alone!!! In addition, as a lactation consultant I’m here, happy to assist mums breastfeed their baby not chest feed their baby- let’s call it what it is!

13.01.2022 When a mother says shes tired, thats all she meant ! She did not say she wants to drop her child and forget that the child exists. When a mother says she wan...ted some time alone, just her, thats all she meant . She didnt say shes sorry to be a mother and that motherhood was a mistake in her life. When a mother says she needs help to get things done, thats exactly what she meant. She is not incapable. When a mother makes noddles for dinner, it does not mean she does noddles everyday of the week and that her daughter/son is a child who does not know vegetables or meats. When you arrive at a mothers house and face disorganization, it doesnt mean that everyday the house is disorganized. When a mother says shed love to go out with her friends, thats all she meant. She doesnt want to go back to being single/ not a mother and like it as if she had responsibility. When a mother says she worried or afraid, thats what she meant! She didnt say shes going to falter and much less a coward. When you listen to a mother screaming, it doesnt mean she just screams, probably she has spoken 300 times with normal voice tone. When you see a nervous mother, on the edge of madness, doesnt mean everyday shes in that situation. Do not invent untruths to judge someone, let alone a women who every day, at all times, gives up her own life to live life of another being that she knows is much more important than her. In the world there is no human being able to give up and donate as much as a mother. And we deserve a lot of understanding and fewer trials

12.01.2022 What my breastfed baby sees when they look at me Instagram.com/thebreastmilkqueen

12.01.2022 NO. @kickscount Despite what you may have heard from a friend, relative or even a health professional (as I've been told in some circumstances), an unborn baby ...does not 'slow down' towards the end of pregnancy. . Never ignore reduced baby movements. Never feel that you are 'bothering' your care provider. Always trust your instincts. By around 26-28 weeks your baby may develop a regular pattern of movements. If at any stage you feel that baby either hasn't moved for some time or is moving but a lot less that normal, call your care provider straight away for advice. Babies will have periods of sleep and being awake when they are active. This will continue right up until they are born. . If you are genuinely concerned about lack of OR reduced movements, don't sleep on it and see if baby 'wakes up a bit' in the morning. . Even if you have previously been checked over but you still feel that baby isn't moving as normal, still seek advice. Remember, babies DO NOT move less at the end of pregnancy. Their movements may CHANGE from sharp kicks to sliding and rolling movements which may not feel as intense so it can be easy to assume they are not moving as much. You may also feel the baby's head twist and turn in your pelvis. This is still activity and the frequency of these movements should still remain the same. An unborn baby does not suddenly decide not to move their limbs or head as much at the end of pregnancy. . I'm always pretty frank when talking about baby movements because it's so important to seek advice if you have noticed a change. The majority of babies will be absolutely fine when getting checked over but occasionally reduced movement is a sign that baby is in distress and needs to be born. See more

12.01.2022 I have no words!

11.01.2022 Enjoying my week away! See you all next week!

10.01.2022 What else can you add to the list?

09.01.2022 Or when you're on a Zoom call with your whole office!

09.01.2022 Home visits are back on but we are still offering phone and video consultations. This is a very tough time for us all, but especially our new mums and mums to be, as they may be feeling more isolated then ever. Please know that we are here to help you and ensure that Covid doesn’t ruin this special time for you all

09.01.2022 Wondering where all that extra weight comes from? It's not all baby! This is a great graphic showing just how much your body changes to grow that precious little person.

08.01.2022 Mother captures the moment her baby rolls over in the womb at 39 weeks.

07.01.2022 Me every night Pat yourself on the back and treat yourself to our Tops UNDER $50!! > cutt.ly/Utv4iaA

06.01.2022 Who wants to start knitting?

06.01.2022 There is no safe level of caffeine intake in pregnancy. That is the conclusion of this narrative review of caffeine safety in pregnancy (BMJ Evidence Based ...Medicine, Open Access) which a patient brought to my attention very recently after hearing about it on the news. I felt that it required clarification to avoid concern. The single author concluded that, after finding 48 studies (37 observational studies and 11 meta-analyses), caffeine intake in pregnancy significantly increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight, childhood leukaemia and childhood overweight/obesity. The author then goes on to recommend that all worldwide guidelines (including American, UK and Australian) stating the safety of caffeine in doses<200mg/day (approximately 2 cups of coffee) should be revised to say there is no safe level of caffeine in pregnancy. Fortunately, there is no need to panic. This paper is far from as conclusive as it might make you believe, but serves as a good example of how language can be used to persuade when evidence does not. Firstly, this study is not a properly conducted systematic review or metanalysis. Literature from only PubMed and Google Scholar were searched. The search was not systematically or transparently documented and there was no reference to the PRISMA guidelines (a minimum set of items for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses). This is important as it means that a significant number of studies will have been missed in the search, introducing significant reporting bias (studies with results showing caffeine is safe in pregnancy may not have been included). The review looks at both observational studies and meta-analyses and it is not clear whether non-independence has been accounted for that is, some of the individual studies may have been included in the reported metanalyses. This would result in duplication of the data and an overestimation of the effect size. Because the review was not systematic, there is no detailed analysis of confounding factors (ie. Women who drank alcohol or smoked as well as drank coffee during their pregnancy which could also effect the outcomes). The variation between the studies have not been reported or investigated (therefore, cannot be compared or summed). This heterogeneity has not been identified or reported. There is no consideration of publication bias (when only studies with positive results tend to get published), and even more importantly, no analysis of bias in each individual study (which is mandatory for any meta-analysis). The author appears to try to make conclusions based on the number of studies that found an effect instead of the number of participants that were effected. It also doesn't account for the quality or lack of quality of each study. Even if a lot of studies find an effect, if they are not well designed then the effect may not exist. This paper seems to be written without any balance, making one concerned about the agenda of the author. The author states that the safety of caffeine may be backed by caffeine corporations (coffee and soft drink manufacturers). Indeed, a quick Google search of the authors name shows that he has written two books about the dangers of caffeine. While this does not mean that this report can be discounted, it does give some insight into the motives of the author. Interestingly, one randomised controlled trial which found no affect of caffeine in pregnancy is briefly mentioned in the discussion of the study, but quickly discredited. SUMMARY: In short, this article is really an opinion piece. Dont put down your coffee cup just yet. It is safe to consume <200mg/day of caffeine during your pregnancy. In these times of media frenzy, please read your evidence and advice with care. As always, if you are pregnant and have any questions or concerns about something that you read online, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. Feel free to SHARE! www.drshavifernando.com #knowledgeispower #questioneverything #fakenews #lookdeeper #caffeine #pregnancy #safety #melbourneobstetrician TheGuardian CNN International BBC News To read the full article: https://ebm.bmj.com/content//2020/07/28/bmjebm-2020-111432 Thanks, Bonnie for the photo!

05.01.2022 As of midnight tonight for 6 days we are in lockdown ..... Those of you with appointments for tomorrow should have already been contacted. We have endeavoured t...o move as many people to the phone as possible - we are working on contacting those of you with appointments next week - please bear with us. Remember though that all hospitals remain open and you are allowed to leave the house for a medical review - don’t forget your mask. Hopefully it’s just for 6 days See more

05.01.2022 [HEALTH ALERT] There is a significantly higher risk of COVID-19 in South Australia due to the current outbreak in Victoria. So what can you do to help stop... the spread? 1If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, you need to get tested as soon as possible. 2If you know someone with symptoms of COVID-19, kindly encourage them to seek testing. Once you get a test, please return home immediately and wait for your results. If you receive a negative test result, you should still stay at home and not attend work, or school/childcare until you are feeling well again. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting or call the COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 to find a testing location.

05.01.2022 Just another quick update ... Masks within the hospital are no longer compulsory .... you may certainly chose to wear one if you wish but you will be allowed in without one Visits for this week are still patient only

04.01.2022 Complying with SA health requirements- wearing a face masks to home visits!!

04.01.2022 This viral video of twins holding hands while breastfeeding is unreal. Becky (mama), talks about the moment she captured: "I looked down and thought, is this ...really happening? I think my heart just melted. Its like the girls knew each other were there for the first time. This moment made me realize just how special this is. All of those tears and frustration have been worth it." via: @the_bernstein_brood on Instagram

04.01.2022 Im not a human scale! Love it!

03.01.2022 Look at that cord!!!

02.01.2022 Very clever! Pads are also great for Barbie mattresses

02.01.2022 Great visual look at breastfeeding!