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25.01.2022 The moment she screamed out YESSSSSSSS! as she reached down to pull her son out. This is a mother taking control and power over her birth.... And it also took her provider going out on a limb for her and advocating for her to birth on her terms. She describes this moment as one of the most empowering moments of her life, where she felt like she was in total control. Repost @badassmotherbirther . Mama: @therealjaneprichard PhotoCred: @ranarankinphotography & @breathebirthphotography

25.01.2022 I am 1 in 4. Twice. Kristin

23.01.2022 Now here’s a throwback! My *new* website 9 years ago! Its had at least 3 overhauls since then and another is coming due soon! ... So grateful to do all the things I love and it’s interesting timing as I’m soon to also comeback full circle and pick up some of these services again

23.01.2022 Love this idea of using the Peri-Heaven Postnatal Herbal Spray during a drawn out, long labour when things are feeling heavy and swollen downstairs! I always love hearing back from happy customers Thanks Jess! ... Kristin x

22.01.2022 This incredible picture was taken by @daddy.twinlife of one of his twins born en caul, inside the amniotic sac. An en caul birth is when the baby is delivered completely encased in the amniotic sac - the thin protective membrane which covers them in the womb. Repost @student_midwife_studygram

22.01.2022 Jenny Allen tells her story of having Postpartum Thyroiditis. In spite of affecting up to 1 in 10 postpartum women, this condition can be underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Following her own extremely difficult experience, Jenny wants to raise awareness so that others can get help sooner. https://www.positivebirthmovement.org/my-battle-with-postp/

22.01.2022 I get asked from time to time to give concrete examples of systemic racism in maternity care. Here's one that came across my desk today. I've been looking at ...one of the Anti-D leaflets handed out in the UK. Not only is it full of pictures of white people, but it says that. "About 85% of people have the RhD Factor, and the other 15% do not." I have been researching this area for more than 20 years, so I can tell you that that figure is only true for people of European descent. In fact, one per cent of people of Asian descent, eight percent of people of African descent and 15 percent of people of European descent are rhesus negative. The fact that we give out information leaflets containing data and pictures which only represent and relate to white people is systemic racism. Photo by Emmanuel Phaeton on Unsplash #midwife #midwifery #midwiferystudent #blm #blackbirthmatters #blackbirthsmatter #antid #rhesus #rhesusnegative #drsarawickham #writersofinstagram See more

21.01.2022 Some babies are born very purple. About 10 seconds after birth, they will take their first breath, which will inflate their lungs and start the oxygenation process. ... As they continue to breathe air, this color will turn more red, and then into pink. The hands and feet may retain a bluish hue for a bit longer, which is normal. Your care provider will keep a close eye on baby’s color and breathing- intervention will occur if baby continues to have trouble transitioning. Repost @doulaheathertaylor @tncphoto

20.01.2022 It's always fabulous to hear from mums and their experience encapsulating their placenta, care of moi. Thank you for your feedback Alex What changes have you noticed in your well-being whilst taking your placenta capsules? ... Lighter mood Increased energy Better sleep quality Breastmilk came in quicker & supply was better than last time What specific feature/s of the service did you like the best? Loved the placenta print & the cooler bag was so easy "The transparency of all the steps and answering all my questions was amazing service. All the products I received from BodyWiseBirthWise helped my postpartum journey be smoother and more enjoyable and helped me to heal quicker."

17.01.2022 That cord There is a lot of impatience in maternity care when it comes to birthing the placenta. It is often rushed, managed and medicated. The cord is often clamped and cut after a few minutes (or less) and an injection (pitocin- which you can decline) given to help release the placenta.... Once baby is born tho, the placenta is still at work - supplying baby with oxygenated blood. Up to about a third of babys blood is still in the placenta, so it continues to transfer this to the baby through the cord. Clamping and cutting the cord before the placenta has finished pulsing means that baby is denied some of its blood volume. This blood is beneficial for iron stores, brain and myelin development. Baby will also benefit from increased stem cells. Usually the cord will continue to pulse for 2-20 minutes. But everyone is different and sometimes the process takes much much longer. On the weekend I attended a beautiful home birth where the cord pulsed for an hour and a half! Yes 90 minutes! It was 2 hours before the placenta was born. The midwives patiently watched and waited. Birth is so individual. It does not fit into boxes, schedules, ideals, protocols, rigid rules or timeframes. Birth is the teacher. Watch and learn. @mothers_circle Repost @thepositivepregnancyjourney Photo @indiebirth

17.01.2022 Many have seen a dehydrated umbilical cord keepsake before. Many mums choose to have this done when I’m processing their placenta for encapsulation. I wanted to show this one because it’s a great example of a very well drained cord as a result of delayed/optimal cord clamping.... You can clearly see the outlines of the 3 cord vessels: 2 arteries and 1 vein. There are a few spots that have clotted or residual blood in them which is normal but the vast majority of this cord is empty This means it's all gone into the baby Where it belongs and where it's physiologically designed to be. If you haven’t learnt about optimal cord clamping and ‘waiting for white’ please look into it. Once you know the importance of your baby beginning life on land with its full blood volume (not just two thirds) you’re more likely to do all you can at birth to ensure ain't nobody severing that lifeline before its the right time! Be your baby’s advocate and remind your caregivers of the oath of ethics (whether its Hippocrates oath or not) .... first, do no harm

16.01.2022 If you're currently pregnant and finding yourself wondering how your vagina and peri will fare through the birth, you're not alone! It's a super normal concern - and a valid one at that! From 20 years of experience, I can confidently say it's not all up to chance.... I'm a big believer in the body's ability to birth babies. As a doula I've attended births of 10 pounders that leave not a trace. I birthed my 9 pound baby complete with a nuchal hand after a 1.5 hour labour, with an intact peri. But I've also seen mums of 7 pounders receive episiotomies or experience 2nd degree tears. And pretty much everything in between. What I do know is that there are M-A-N-Y factors around birth that influence how things unfold for your lady bits. So I've put together a list of these *influencers* plus some things to consider both before and during the birth itself. If you're wondering what effect your place of birth, your nutrition, your ethnicity, your peri prep techniques, your care provider, your pelvic floor tone, or your choice of pain relief may have on your peri at birth, then this is for you Kristin x https://www.bodywisebirthwisestore.com.au//pondering-the-p

16.01.2022 PANDA Week is here! For the last fifteen years PANDA has been using a week in November to raise awareness about perinatal mental illness and to reduce stigma so... those affected can seek help. The theme for PANDA Week 2020 is ‘Tell someone who cares’. Now more than ever it’s vital that the 100,000 expecting and new parents who are affected by perinatal mental illness every year know they’re not alone and can reach out for help. You can help our campaign by sharing important information about perinatal mental health with your networks. Explore our digital toolkit for more info: https://bit.ly/3eAzxoy If you can help us reach just one extra expecting or new parent with important information; or help one extra family know how they can seek support, then together, we will have made a real difference. #PANDAWeek2020 #tellsomeonewhocares Image - An illustration of a couple and their baby. There is text over the image that reads: tell someone who cares, PANDA Week 8 - 14 November, let's tackle perinatal anxiety and depression together.

16.01.2022 Why do I Iove using herbal tinctures? By definition, a tincture is a liquid herbal extract made by soaking herbs in solvents such as pure grain alcohol, which helps extract the active ingredients from the herbs. The liquid is strained out and the herbs are discarded. A tincture can be made of one herb or a combination of herbs. It is considered to be one of the most effective tincture forms because the alcohol itself extracts the medicinal properties of the plant better t...han any other solvent. Alcohol also has great preservative properties and when stored properly, alcohol based tinctures can be kept for up to 2 years. The fact that they are an alcohol based preparation has some great benefits (note: you can also get glycerine based tinctures, great alternative for certain herbs, children, those who prefer/cannot have any alcohol). The alcohol extraction method allows for a high potency preparation. Which means, you don’t need to take much to get the medicinal effect. This can vary from drop dosing to mls. Because of the alcohol the absorption is rapid in the gut. They can also be taken under the tongue, with a little water, for rapid entrance into the bloodstream. Tinctures are also easy and convenient to use. Some herbs are used to have an immediate/direct effect, (e.g digestive system) whilst others are used for their nutritive and accumulative effects ie. you may take them continually for several weeks before results are anticipated. The Birth Prep Tonic #1 and #2 are Naturopath formulated herbal blends specific to supporting the body in preparation for labour and birth. Birth Prep Tonic #1 is suitable from 34 weeks and will last to 38 weeks when taken as directed. Birth Prep Tonic #2 is suitable from 38 weeks and when taken as directed it will last up to 40 weeks. A second bottle of Birth Prep Tonic #2 may be repeated. At an adjusted dose it will last up to 42 weeks. I’ve been using these ‘birth prep’ herbs for 20 years #naturopath #herbalist #doula #partusprep #parturient #birthprep bodywisebirthwisestore.com.au

16.01.2022 Both of the babies represented here didn’t come as planned. One can via cesarean and the next at 37 weeks; faster than anyone realized. Your past is not your future. Repost @erinbethbirth... #vbac #bellybirth #nbac #thisisbirth

15.01.2022 Many parents think that as long as the baby is head-down in the womb, the baby is ready for birth. But head-down is only half the story. It is a big relief to find out the baby is not breech (buttocks coming through the pelvis before the head is born), especially when so many breech babies are born by cesarean these days. ... But being head-down is only the first step. For the best chance at a natural birth read this

15.01.2022 For the love of my clients, I'm keeping up with COVID #placentencapsulationperth

14.01.2022 In the minutes before and after birth, Oxytocin levels in the brain reach peak to the highest capacity a birther is capable of releasing in their whole life. Senses are intensified in order to connect you to the feel and smell of your baby.... Putting a hat on your baby can disrupt this process. Skin to skin is sufficient in keeping your baby warm. You NEED to smell your baby. Your baby NEEDS to smell you. It’s vital for trust, bonding, nursing, and birthing the placenta. Your baby is attracted to your scent, searching for the familiar smell of amniotic fluid that can be found on your areolas and armpits. Within only a few days after birth, your baby can recognize your smell and prefer it over others. . Repost @badassmotherbirther PhotoCred: @maricardosofotografiadeparto

13.01.2022 CORD BURNING CEREMONY It is common in our culture that once baby is born, the umbilical cord is then at some point clamped and cut with scissors. . For some ...families, choosing to instead hold a cord burning ceremony provides a more gentle and peaceful separation of the birthing person and baby. . For many it's a spiritual ceremony that honors the roles of the placenta and umbilical cord to the baby. . Cord burning slowly cauterizes the cord and usually takes 5-10 minutes to fully sever the cord. . : Cat Fancote - Capturing Birth See more

13.01.2022 When after three babies in the hospital...you're able to have your baby at home. This beautiful mom reached right down to help catch her own baby. (I also love ...how her midwife is close, but not interfering in this incredible moment. A good midwife knows when to step in...but also when to step back.) See more

13.01.2022 Childbirth takes place at the intersection of time; in all cultures it links past, present and future. In traditional cultures birth unites the world of 'now' with the world of the ancestors, and is part of the great tree of life extending in time and eternity - Sheila Kitzinger Photo by @badassbirthphotography .... Repost @ccmeyer

13.01.2022 Diastasis recti happens when the left and right abdominal muscles weaken and stretch to the side, as in pregnancy. The condition is incredibly common (60-70%) of women who’ve been pregnant experience some degree of diastasis recti), but even so, most women don’t know how to get rid of it. Typically, solutions involve surgery or intense workouts, but those aren’t necessarily the best options for everyone. In fact, they can sometimes lead to the condition returning - or worsening.

13.01.2022 ‘Whenua’ At the beginning of your world, I was part of you.... Made of the same luminous fabric, flesh of your flesh, of our father and mother’s being. As we grew, we were separated but united. I fed you, breathed for you, became a pathway for the flushing currents of our mother’s blood. As you slept, I was your cradle and your guard, when you awoke I was your companion. Together for that last day I leashed you the very limits of our linking line before releasing you to the touch of others- lovers, yes- but surely none will hold you as nearly, as sweetly or as softly as I did. As our connection was severed you wept for me once, then were gone. Carry me deep in your heart as you bury me in the soil of our home, for I am the earth of your making. Poem credit- Kate Alice . Repost @nz_birthstories

12.01.2022 This new study is entitled 'Becoming a mother: Predicting early dissatisfaction with motherhood at three weeks postpartum'. The researchers say that 'prenatal n...egative emotional states and lower recalled care by the own mother can serve as indicators for maternal dissatisfaction'. Holistic care matters. http://ow.ly/BThQ50BNp6D

12.01.2022 Some days I don't know how I'm going to do it all. The weight of the world feels like it's crushing my shoulders. Some days I have to force myself to ask for help from someone because I feel like I'm drowning - and I desperately need their lifeline....

12.01.2022 Before a woman gives birth, the extreme hormonal changes of pregnancy trigger a restructuring of the social brain. This change is maintained throughout the postpartum period by the ongoing experience of caregiving. Pregnancy fine-tunes the brain areas involved in empathy and the ability to understand another person’s thoughts, feelings or needs. ... It's these brain changes during pregnancy that help support a smooth transition to motherhood.

11.01.2022 So many awesome things here! See if you can spot them Tissue alert alert!!

11.01.2022 Sometimes laboring in the shower turns into birthing in the shower. This baby came SO quickly (one contraction, one sudden push) and we were all thankful her partner was right beside her so he could reach down and catch his baby!

10.01.2022 RESTOCK ALERT These 2 favs lovingly restocked today! Direct links in comments

09.01.2022 Did you get to see your placenta? After having 2 previous caesarean births, Brooke had her VBA2C and she got to see her placenta for the first time. We kept baby Hallie's cord attached until the placenta was birthed - she had a physiological placenta birth also (meaning we waited until her body was ready to release her placenta, which was around an hour after her birth).... Caesarean mums, did you know you can request your baby and placenta remain connected? A number of my clients have had the experience of cutting the cord together when back in their maternity room, when the environment is calm and private - reclaiming another cultural ritual of a parent being the person to 'release' the baby into the world and welcoming them to their family. Repost @kindred_birth (doula + photographer)

09.01.2022 Some scientists now think the placenta itself might be the reason why women are so disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases. An evolutionary biologist has put forward an explanation called the pregnancy-compensation hypothesis. It suggests that women’s immune systems are engaged in a fierce tug of war with placentas, even when the organs aren’t actually present....!

08.01.2022 CHOLINE: Children born to mothers who had infections early in pregnancy performed better in two key postnatal measures of healthy brain function when their mothers had higher levels of choline - an essential nutrient - during pregnancy, compared with children whose mothers had lower choline levels. The study bolsters the case for choline supplementation during pregnancy. https://www.bbrfoundation.org//higher-maternal-choline-lev

08.01.2022 It is our natural instinct as mammals to birth in the dark. We need the combination of natural sunlight during the day and natural darkness at night to produce melatonin. While melatonin is the hormone that regulates our sleep, during labor it synergises with oxytocin to enhance birthing waves.... This is why often, birth surges are stronger at night ( and we birth workers are mostly night workers) For this reason, darkness is one of the vital conditions that help ensure a smooth birth. There can be candles, lava lamps, string lights, but ultimately darkness is what creates an ambiance of softness and comfort. Security and peace. It is so profound to observe that often the moments preceding a birth are dark and when a baby is born light follows, with a new day and a new life. Words and repost by @artshapedphotography

08.01.2022 Continuing on the theme of what’s normal for a fresh newborn How sweet are those vernix smeared little cheeks?! Those little purple feet are normal too as baby’s peripheral circulation and body temperature systems can take a few weeks to sort out after birth ... All the more reason for oxytocin-drunk skin to skin love fests with both mum and dad @laurenanddouglas.birth

07.01.2022 Love, love, love this time as a doula The dreamy, palpable calm after the stunning and life-bearing storm It’s here I will often leave be; perhaps begin making some amazing post-birth food or brew a large pot of warm tea, or my post birth COMPLETE herbal tea, or simply start the ‘toast-train’, or tidy up the path to birth and share some time with the midwives to debrief ... Captured and repost by @jerushasutton POST BIRTH A knackered mama, a papa in awe, a baby still connected to her placenta... This tiny bubble of time, the hours after birth, are some of the most magical hours I have ever witnessed. When these hours are honoured, not rushed, drifting between quiet chatter, laughter and silence... bathing in the oxytocin flood... the wonder of a whole new human in the room... the magic is palpable.

07.01.2022 Birthy details are my favorites. Placenta. Cord. Vernix ... Repost @jennifermasonphotography

06.01.2022 I’ve helped women birth in yurts, benders, canal boats and converted buses, even a shed at the bottom of the garden....It’s fortunate that, alongside mothers, babies are experts at navigating their way into the world; if they hit a rough patch or a kink in the path, they generally tell you with plenty of time to spare.

05.01.2022 This review looked at the existing data on the effect of sleep deprivation during pregnancy on maternal and fetal outcomes. There was supporting evidence for the hypotheses that sleep deprivation during pregnancy increases the risk of preterm birth and postpartum depression, and that systematic inflammation is the causal mechanism in the association. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov//PMC28240/pdf/nihms118474.pdf

05.01.2022 The birth of the placenta Always a moment of relief. Most of the time the end of the contractions and the moment to congratulate the new parents with the birth of their baby. ... The tree of life, the only organ with the same dna as your baby. This is also part of the birth story... Repost @jessica_vi_photography

05.01.2022 My go-to herbal support for THIRD STAGE OF LABOUR and IMMEDIATE & EARLY POSTPARTUM I often use the COMPLETE Postnatal Herbal Tea with my doula clients, particularly (but not exclusively) at homebirths. As mum is getting pushy or actively pushing I’ll get this herbal tea on the brew. At homebirths I like to use a good ol’ teapot or a plunger for this. This is something we chat about during our prenatal visits so I often know what they have at their home and where things a...re stashed! At hospital births I’ve been known to pack my own plunger and fetch boiling water from the parents room or staff’s urn By the time baby has arrived, the tea has been well brewed and is a good drinking temperature for mum. I will offer it through a drinking straw. It can work absolute wonders in bringing placentas out smoothly and all in one piece Then mum can keep brewing it in those first few days after birth to help take the edge off the afterpains and curb her postnatal blood loss, as the uterus contracts back down to pre-pregnancy size. The Mama’s After Pains Relief is for use from the day of the birth. I often tell mums to have their first dose with their first decent meal after baby have arrived. This also contains anti-spasmodic and tonifying herbs specific to the uterus. This 50ml bottle will last around 5-7 days (dose dependent) so enough to cover those intense early days of after pains For more info on these and all of my naturopathic and herbal solutions for the motherhood journey .... head to link in comments. #naturopath #doula #naturopathicdoula #birthherbs #thirdstage #afterpains #involution #placenta #herbalmedicine #bodywisebirthwisestore #birthtips #bodywisebirthwise

04.01.2022 Love, love, love this moment Birthed baby utilising the innate birthing prowess we hold. And now to semi squat over a bowl as we release our life giving placenta, after giving baby all of its blood volume it deserves! ... So beautifully simple Repost @catfancote.capturingbirth { Birthing Goddess } If I ever needed a reminder of how epically beautiful and badass women are... this birth was it! Thank you @tinacharlton_ for inviting me to be a part of your birth journey (again!) I want to share so much from this family’s freebirth - I haven’t been able to narrow down which images and or worked out how to articulate my thoughts to caption it just yet. Hopefully soo

03.01.2022 If you've kindly donated a Clean Birth Kit when booking one of my services, or when going through the checkout at The BodyWise BirthWise Store, it may just be one of these! This box of Clean Birth Kits is on its way to pregnant women in Oyam, Northern Uganda Unfortunately, infection continues to contribute to the poor health outcomes of many mothers and newborns each day ... These Clean Birth Kits are a simple, yet effective way to reduce the risk of infection and support safer childbirth for women in need Each Kit works to reduce infections at high-risk moments of care during labour, birth and immediately post-birth for the mother, newborn and birth attendant. It contains 6 disposable components: gloves, soap, plastic sheet, gauze, sterile blade and cotton tie. See KIT International for their inspiring and super important work transforming the world for women and girls

01.01.2022 This is postpartum. In all of its REALISTIC GLORY @aimeemyrasmith

01.01.2022 HOMEACUPRESSURE: Acupressure for Pain Relief in Labour, Labour Preparation and when a Medical Induction is required. Research reports acupressure as beneficial in labour and reduces caesarean sections. It has also been reported to reduce the need for epidurals and caesarean sections when used as part of an antenatal intervention.

01.01.2022 Most breastfeeding mothers can drink caffeine in moderation. Some babies, particularly those under 6 months, may be more sensitive to mum’s caffeine intake. Babies whose mothers avoided caffeine completely during pregnancy seem to react more to caffeine in mum’s diet. Even if baby is sensitive to the caffeine now, he may not be when he’s a little older - so if you do have to stop or limit your caffeine intake, you can try again when baby is older.... What have you found with your baby? https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/caffeine/