Deloraine Doulas | Product/service
Deloraine Doulas
Phone: +61 472 755 296
Reviews
to load big map
25.01.2022 Who's coming? Me and a couple friends from Deloraine are coming in to see it if anyone wants to carpool https://fb.me/e/3ww3nIEmS
23.01.2022 What an important doco. Can't wait to see it
18.01.2022 I’d like to change this conversation. We always talk about the benefits of leaving the umbilical cord attached after birth. We say it gives a b...aby all these extra things (like the infographic here) Optimal Cord Clamping- changing the conversation Leaving a baby attached to their lifeline (cord and placenta) does not give them EXTRA things. It gives them the biologically normal components that are apart of the 1/3rd of their blood volume still circulating at birth. We often hear birth advocates talking about benefits of optimal cord clamping and all the extra a baby gets. But in reality we need to be changing the language to reflect the facts that not doing this, comes with risks and deficiencies. All of these extra benefits are actually the normal amounts a neonate is intended to have. Immediately cutting a cord and depriving them of their blood volume and all the biologically normal components that come with it (the benefits in the infographic), take away these important factors and makes them deficient in these areas. Immediately clamping and cutting a cord comes with risks. Risks of oxygen deprivation, low iron levels, low blood cell and white blood cell count (because they are missing a 1/3rd of their blood volume) and low levels of stem cells. Often times when we are trying to change a routine practice, we want to make it seem like there are all these benefits and convince people of why it should be done by glorifying it. When in reality, we need to talk about the risks and issues that come with not changing the practice because the current practice is damaging. I’d like to see memes and info graphics say these points If you immediately clamp and cut the cord The baby is deficient of 60% of THEIR blood cells. If you immediately clamp and cut the cord The baby does not receive all of their iron stores how nature intended and will not have adequate levels through the first year. If you immediately clamp and cut the cord They do not get all of THEIR white blood cells they are intended to receive at birth and this can lead to being more susceptible to infections and unable to fight them off as adequately. If you immediately clamp and cut the cord They do not receive all of THEIR antibodies in their blood volume and are lacking the adequate antibodies to protect them. If you immediately clamp and cut the cord They do not get all of THEIR intended stem cells, this will effect their bodies natural function that helps repair their bodies and can be damaging. But I’d take changing it to this at the very least Instead of if you delay cord clamping for 90 seconds they get 60% more blood cells If you leave the cord intact as it should be, the baby receives 60% of THEIR blood cells. Instead of they get enough iron to last them through their first year They received all of their iron stores how nature intended and will have adequate levels through the first year. Instead of they get white blood cells to fight infection They get all of THEIR white blood cells they are intended to receive at birth that leads to fighting infections more adequately. They get antibodies all of THEIR antibodies are transferred in their blood volume to protect them. They get stem cells to repair the body They get all of THEIR intended stem cells that will help repair their bodies and greatly benefit them. Post words, information and credit Cari Samuelson, Sacred Sage Births Image information Dr Alan Greene Creator of image Moomysmilk
17.01.2022 My beautiful daughter turned 8 over the weekend. I birthed the mother within me 8 years ago. I became a different person that day. I honour the woman that I have become. I am in awe at the woman I have become. I did not know she was in there. My heart exploded when I held my daughter and looked into her eyes for the first time. She was created in love. She was born in love. Love transformed me into Mother. We can stretch, open, shift and transform beyond our wildest ima...ginings --- WE ARE AMAZING! For her birthday we went to one of our favourite beachside escapes with a group of some of our favourite people. On her birthday at her birth time we took a outdoor bath together filled with rose petals and herbs from our garden. It was incredibly moving for me. I birthed her into water and here we were again together in the bath exactly 8years on.... Magic! Every year I share her birth story with her and write her an annual card that I keep in a special box to give to her when she gets older. I love beautiful rituals like this ... Warms my heart
13.01.2022 They told you about the contractions, but did they tell you about the expansion? Did they tell you how your body would open to make way for the whole universe ...to pass through? Did they tell you how your heart would explode with a love bigger than anything you’ve ever known as you pulled your baby to your chest? They told you about the ring of fire but did they tell you about the crown of stars? Did they mention that there’s a moment when your baby enters the world and you leave your body and touch the heavens and become the light of a million galaxies? Did they tell you how the pain of stretching to receive your child would be more exquisite than any sensation you've felt? They told you would scream but did they tell you about how would you roar? Did they tell you about the power that would rise up from your belly as you called your baby forth with your mighty voice? Did they tell you how you would embody the wild woman within you as breathe fire with your song? They told you would bleed, but did they tell you how that sacred blood wouldn't scare you? How you would feel grateful for that magical liquid of life as it trickled down your leg - how you would honour its flow and how it would help you heal a lifetime of hating your body's bleeding cycle. They told these stories and taught you to fear birth, to fear your power, to fear yourself. But you are stronger and wiser than that mama. You know that birth is your divine dance, your soul's song, your moment with God, and you walk fearlessly into her open arms. Beautiful words and art by: Catie from Spirit Y Sol .
09.01.2022 Hi all, Bonnie here... I've been quiet on here this past year. It's been a huge year for us all!!! Beyond the normal collective chaos of 2020, Ive also been recovering from breast cancer and a precancerous cervix. Surgeries and radiation took its toll and I feel super thankful that I had lots of space and time to rest and recover. Oddly, I've been thinking about how similar this past year has been to the first year after I gave birth to my two children. I know it sounds s...trange but stay with me Despite extreme tiredness and worry, I had so many moments of pure love and gratitude. Just like that first year there has been lots of rest and tending to and caring for my body.... slowing down, doctors' appointments, napping lots, lotions on my breasts (this time from radiation burns instead of sore nipples from breastfeeding). My beautiful community delivered meals on a rostered schedule just like they did during the "circle of nourishment" when I had my newborn babies. My community held a healing day where women sat and shared strength, song and story which felt quite similar to my blessingways. Also like my births, this cancer experience has been a bit of a rebirth of myself and a recalibration of my values and priorities. Similarly, to those first years with infants I've had a major leap in learning and growth within. I've also had to depend on others, ask for help, receive, and be vulnerable. I love these lessons... they feel like some of the big ones. Being vulnerable exposes us. We can often feel hurt when we are open and sensitive but of course that is where the magic happens. The outpouring of help, love, support and nurturing was truly heart expanding and overwhelming. Honestly it made it one of the most beautiful times in my life. What a community I have surrounding me, holding me through the joys and sorrows of life. What a gift this life is ... In all the births, deaths, rebirths as we open to and for each other and towards opportunities for growth. Anyway... this is an extremely rambling reflection and long-winded way of saying.... I am back! All healed and ready to hold space and be present for others in their sacred time of creating, birthing, and nourishing new life. This picture was taken at the healing day I am being showered with blessed rose petals such a beautiful moment
