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Elemental Beginnings Adelaide Doula

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 409 803 167

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25.01.2022 Babies need no training in how to sleep. Parents need training in how babies sleep.Babies need no training in how to sleep. Parents need training in how babies sleep.

25.01.2022 I love this page, the comments are the best

24.01.2022 When you start with the assumption that birth is a problem from which to be rescued you can never support a physiological birth well. Support birth as a normal process AAmidwifery.com

22.01.2022 Yesterday was the beginning of National Child Protection week. The aim of the week is to engage members of the community in supporting families and protecting c...hildren. Today, were sharing an important resource from Play Your Part - a tip sheet that shows how you can better support children and young people in the community. The community is an important safe harbour for families - and helps them feel supported to navigate lifes choppy waters.

21.01.2022 I'd include a few more books on this list that did not save anyone's sleep!

21.01.2022 What does feeding your baby look like for you?

20.01.2022 How did your other children adjust to the arrival of their new sibling?

20.01.2022 Just a reminder how amazing we are

19.01.2022 Prepare for your fourth trimester too.

19.01.2022 Often, when a birth doesnt go to plan, well intentioned people will spout the line "at least you and your baby are healthy". Regardless of what happened during labour or immediate postpartum, of what medications were used, or how the baby was pulled from its mothers body. Regardless of the terrible things that were said to manipulate, coerce and bully, or how they were separated after birth, or the obstetric violence that occurred - at least theyre healthy. ... Is two heartbeats the best we can hope for? The World Health Organisation defines health as "A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Yet for many, this isnt what a "healthy" birth looks like. As a doula, I believe my clients have the right to be respected. To have their mental and social needs met as well as their physical needs. To be safe. To be more than a file of paperwork pushed through a system. To be trusted to make decisions that are right for them and their family. If you believe this too, Id love to work with your family as your birth doula. Everything that is happening in this image is amazing. My eyes keep going to each piece in it take it all in! Image and words by @thebirthbutler A F T E R B I R T H In case you didnt already guess, I love birth and everything surrounding it. But some of my favorite elements to capture are fresh postpartum scenes. All the minutia that make it whole: The towels to keep transition warm, The popsicle, fed to mother by dad, to replenish energy, The water cup, retired after having kept the last leg of labor going, The babe smothered in white, sticky vernix, The placenta being examined by gentle hands and curious eyes, And my favorite piece, the Blood, which nourished the womb for months and is now expelled. Every story looks different, and not every story is peaceful, but it is all beautiful in its own rite. How was your postpartum story similar or different from this? . . . . #lochia #stopcensoringmotherhood #fourthtrimesterbodiesproject #midwifery #adelaidedoula #birthcenterbirth #healthymumhealthybaby #birthsupport #doula

19.01.2022 You are doing a good job

18.01.2022 With all the conversation around birth rights, it seems timely to re-share this reminder that, in our modern world, weve developed standards and pathways and g...uidelines which guide the health care that is offered in systems. But the standard path wont be the best way for everyone and you might not think its the right one for you. Dont forget that standards and guidelines are created so that bureaucratic systems can run smoothly. They are only an offer and its ok to say, thats not right for me. Find out more in my book, "Whats Right For Me? Making decisions in pregnancy and childbirth." And for loads more birth-related information, see www.sarawickham.com #midwife #midwifery #doula #decisionmaking #decisions #whatsrightforme #book #bookstagram #childbirth #childbirtheducator #childbirtheducation #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #pregnancyyoga See more

17.01.2022 "Although my birth didnt go quite as planned (I was hoping for a VBAC but ended up with a RCS) I came away from the birth in my baby love bubble, something I didnt experience the first time around." Read the full article: Why knowing how you want to feel during childbirth is more important than what type of birth you want. https://lttr.ai/WEc8

16.01.2022 If you are breastfeeding mom, and somebody asks what your occupation is, give us a creative answer. Mine in comments

16.01.2022 Words matter You matter

16.01.2022 When your friend sends you vulva flowers

11.01.2022 Postpartum Sleep for Mom & Baby: Pinky McKay and Tracy Gillett of Raised Good have an enlightening and empowering conversation which normalizes sleep and busts ...many of the common myths new parents often see. During this 30 minute chat, you will; - learn how long sleeping through the night really is - gain realistic expectations around sleep for you and your baby - learn some sleep trick and tips, including sharing sleep safely - how motion affects sleep (and that it is not a "bad habit" to rock your baby Pinky and Tracy also share personal stories and tidbits from their own experiences. Enjoy, and share with the tired parents in your life! Note: You can download the first chapter of Pinkys book Sleeping LIke a Baby FREE https://www.pinkymckay.com/sleeping-like-a-baby/ #infantsleep #babysleep #sleepinglikeababy #attachmentparenting #cosleeping #breastsleeping

10.01.2022 If you would like to talk about your options and start moving towards the birth you want, reach out!

09.01.2022 One month until Christmas! If you run a business or have one to recommend where we can find some local gifts, please tag them in the comments. Let's support each other instead of the major chain stores

09.01.2022 In case no one has told you today

09.01.2022 I love sharing this technique with postnatal doula clients <3

09.01.2022 Know what youre signing up for with an epidural. They are so common these days that many people seem to write off the risks associated with them.

08.01.2022 Call out for local pregnant peeps! You might like to enter this competition

07.01.2022 Are you worried that your baby can't breathe because their nose is smooshed into your breast? The great thing is, their faces are exactly designed to be able to... have a smooshed nose and still breastfeed! The suck, swallow, breathe coordination that they do can only happen if they have an unrestricted airway. So even if it appears that they can't breathe, if they are breastfeeding...they are breathing! :) See more

07.01.2022 POSTNATAL NUTRITION After birth your body needs to recover, no matter how your baby was born. And if you are breastfeeding then you are still growing and nurturing a baby, just on the outside of your body! Traditional postnatal foods are warm, soupy, nutritious and easy to digest, no matter which culture. Perfect to help your body heal and recover. ... When I cook for clients, these are the types of foods I like to prepare fresh for them. This coconut chicken curry contains a number of nutritious ingredients. Bone broth and chicken with the skin on - supply collagen-building amino acids (glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline) - all key to healing tissues that have been stretched, torn or cut. Ghee and coconut cream - you need some fats to help keep you full, help you absorb fat-soluble vitamins and they can help enrich your breastmilk. Soft cooked vegetables are easy to digest and a good source of vitamins and minerals. Home grown leafy greens contain vitamin K, fibre and B-vitamins to name a few nutrients. Well cooked sweet potatoes help provide energy and stabilise your blood sugar levels. This recipe is my own and the nutritional information comes from Lily Nichols. Elemental Beginnings is here to support the physical, emotional and mental health of all new families around Adelaide. . . . #nutrition #postnatal #health #birthrecovery #support #doulaadelaide #postpartumdoula #4thtrimester #40daysfor40years

07.01.2022 The Adelaide showing is in February. Who wants to come with me?

06.01.2022 One way to build your kids microbiome

06.01.2022 THIS is postpartum! Thank you @katyperry for keeping it real! #momsmatter #makingovermotherhood

05.01.2022 At least your baby is alive is the most bullshit phrase ever uttered. At least your baby is alive suggests that a baby and woman who are alive represent the... top rung of the ladder when it comes to birth outcomes. Ive got news for you, its the BOTTOM one! A live woman and baby is the minimum expectation of maternity care, the bottom rung! Not the top rung! The ultimate expectation of maternity care is that the woman and her family are completely blissed out and satisfied with their birth experience, they are blown away with joy and elation at what they just did and they feel autonomous and respected. A joyful birth is the standard, a live woman and baby is simply and expectation. #birthtraumaawarenessweek #birthtrauma #transformativebirthwork See more

04.01.2022 Is a decision free from coercion when the unit manager storms into a womans birth space without introduction, demanding to know why the labouring woman isnt consenting to a suggested course of action? Read more https://lttr.ai/WnpX

03.01.2022 RASBERRY LEAF TEA Have you heard about taking this supplement or drinking it as a tea to tone your uterus? Shorten or induce labour? Have a look at the evidence available on the subject and see what you think. Does it change your mind?... To sum it up "there is very little research on human consumption of red raspberry leaf during pregnancy. Some people have reported side effects with the use of raspberry leaf, such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, but these are commonly reported during pregnancy. And its not known if they can be attributed to the raspberry leaf. The use of raspberry leaf was linked to an increase in cesarean in one retrospective study. However, the study was very limited by the fact that it only included 34 people who used raspberry leaves during pregnancy. Neither the single randomized trial on this topic nor the retrospective study by Parsons found any statistically significant results with regards to any outcomes of interest." https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-139-red-raspberry-leaf-/

02.01.2022 2020 Availability Birth Support - 1 space October & early December Postnatal support - 1 space in November... Placenta encapsulation- most months available with due dates before 14th Dec

02.01.2022 A lot of women tell me that part of their birth trauma occurred when they felt like they werent listened to or had their choices respected. They are often left feeling like a mere incubator, second to the well-being of their baby. Alone in a room full of people, not fully present or involved in the birth of their child. And this isnt the way it should be. Unfortunately, if you choose to birth within the system then you need to be prepared to stand up for yourself, your c...hoices and your human rights. This is part of what I teach my doula clients. It is a sad fact, that the opportunity for true informed consent is rarely given to women these days. Instead their is often blatant ignorance of legal rights, bullying, coercion and abuse. This free resource is for everybody. You are welcome to share it with anyone you know who may be giving birth soon.