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Katie Allen Lamaze Childbirth Educator

Locality: Brookwater

Phone: +61 412 445 325

Address: Raynuha Way 4300 Brookwater, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.katieallencbe.com

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25.01.2022 Twin parents are amazing and I am looking forward to supporting my clients in the arrival of their twins very soon. How blessed am I in this job? #Regram @2lifedoula... Twin mamas are absolutely freaking amazing!! Just carrying two new humans in there is a miracle #Repost @evarosebirth About one third of all twins are born vaginally and the process is similar to that of giving birth to a single baby. This beautiful mama had two previous births but this twin birth was her best birth experience! Many women may feel anxious since twin birth is categorized as high risk birth, but it can be just like any other birth without any complications. Any twin mommas out there wanting to share your experience?

25.01.2022 If your in Brisbane and this is you would like to be involved get in contact with Nest Nappies.

25.01.2022 This #Repost @positivebirthmovement @Rochelle humes ... Skin to skin after caesarean should ALWAYS happen unless there are serious health concerns that prevent it. Lovely to see it here #skintoskin #positivebirth #positivebirthmovement #caesarean #givebirthlikeafeminist Posted @withregram @rochellehumes One whole week of loving you..My furry little bear What a week it’s been, today I actually woke up and felt a little bit more like me. The morning of this picture was the last time I put clothes on got dressed etc...it’s mad how you lose track of days and hours in this little bubble. I wondered how different it would be going from 2 to 3 children but the truth is he is the easiest at the minute, he has come along and slotted right in to the chaos of the girls. For me it’s been remembering all the other stuff like which day I need to get the PE kits ready for and homework etc etc, that I have found a little overwhelming. You’ve just got to give yourself time to find your feet which I suppose is being made easier with all these new rules and staying home (not that I understand the rules lol) If you’re expecting a baby I’m thinking of you, it is a funny time to have one that’s for sure but when your little one arrives they are the only place your head is, they block out the craziness and the world seems magical again Lots of love xxx

24.01.2022 Thanks @lesleypascuzzilcce for the picture. A very informative hour listening to @rheadempseybirth talk. I embraced more tv for the boys and remembered I needed to finish her first book and add her new book to list of books to purchase. Some great reminders for myself and once again that feeling f of being so grateful to have experienced true natural birth with all three pregnancies and birth. I am so ever grateful for my midwives and their belief in birth and my husbands belief in not only me and birth.

24.01.2022 Nothing better then a confident partner rocking their role. If you would like to know more about how I can help you and your partner to be as confident as this dad in your new role, lets chat about my workshop Navigating the 4th Trimester. Ideally its done before birth but we can also do it after your baby has arrived. To find out more send me a DM or email [email protected] ... . . . . #mumstobe #duein2020 #duein2021 #mamatoto #mumtobein2020 #parenting #parenthood #dadtobein2020 #brisbanemumstobe #brisbanemumsnbubs #brisbanemums #ipswichqld #springfieldlakesmummies #springfieldlakesqld #greaterspringfield #childbirtheducation #lamazechildbirtheducation #lamazechildbirtheducator #lamazechildbirthclasses #childbirtheducation#prenatalclasses #onlinelearning #fourthtrimester #fourthtrimestermama #fourthtrimesterandbeyond #fourthtrimesterplanning #lamazeaustralia #lamaze60th #katieallencbe

24.01.2022 For those who followed along my Instagram takeover @lamazechildbirth this post is so relevant. A great example of a provider meeting the expectant parents where they are and not asking them to move or get on the bed #Repost @motherdownunder Your birth is all about you!... Not your caregiver. You are at the centre of your experience. And your caregiver should work around you, accomodate you, follow your lead, meet you where you are. Image by @lindsimichele. See more

24.01.2022 Yes! Remember if your being advised to do something that doesn't sit right ask for the evidence before making a decision.

23.01.2022 This is what labour support looks like Look at all those labour support tools oxytocin birth ball... cold water compress candle #Repost @blackcherryphotography WOMEN MAKING HERSTORY {birthing through covid} The labour story of baby Koah

23.01.2022 #repost @lamazeaustralia Head to my website to see how I can help you prepare for your birth and postpartum. www.katieallencbe.com... . . . . . #duein2020 #duein2021 #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisbanemumstobe #brisbanemumsnbubs #brisbanemums #ipswichqld #springfieldlakesmummies #springfieldlakesqld #greaterspringfield #childbirtheducation #childbirtheducator #lamazechildbirtheducation #lamazechildbirtheducator #lamazechildbirthclasses #childbirtheducation#prenatalclasses #online-learning #informedbirth #birthoptions #postpartumdoula #brisbanedoula #lamazeaustralia #lamaze60years #lamaze60th #katieallencbe

23.01.2022 Let’s hope other states follow the lead of Victoria.

21.01.2022 Why it’s so important to share our stories of pregnancy, birth and parenting. #Repost @janine_shepherd with @get_repost When we share our stories, we open our hearts to allow others to share their stories. It gives us all the sense that we are not alone on this journey.

21.01.2022 To all the twin mums, you are amazing. #Repost @milkandhannah I arrived with only minutes to go. Upon walking in, camera in hand, the midwife got down on her level, and looked at her gently. ... Mama, I know youve waited for the photographer. But shes here now. You can push if you want to. My mind raced, How the fuck did she hold 2 babies in there... but alas, laboring people are resilient. We do what we have to do to get the outcome that we want. I glanced at her above my viewfinder. It was dark. The room was quiet. I dont want to. She spoke. I dont want to be in labor. A room of 8 of us. All women. Holding space around her. A feeling so real, so true, that there was nothing to say. Just to nod in agreement. To nod in respect. After reassurance that she did not have to push until she was absolutely ready, a contraction came, and with it she pushed. In the water was her son. She looked up at us all after catching her breath. What just happened?! I stared back, You tell me.

20.01.2022 A few thoughts about the Sunday Mails article on speed birthing: why expectant parents are not using obstetricians. the need to listen to expectant parents and not those who financially benefit. ... the need to follow Gold practice maternity care, which is a known midwife for pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum. Currently on 8% of Australians have access to this. Look for a few appearances by Master J who is throughout the video and results in a bit of shakiness too.

20.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there and those who are taking on those roles. A big shout out to my dad and husband for the amazing jobs they both do. As always @officialblueytv has just the right words and I think everyone would agree, dads thanks for looking after us.

19.01.2022 Whenever I see pictures of a newborn with their parents the lyrics from Michael Buble I wanna go home come into my head. Straight away I think that this baby is home and what a wonderful place to be. #Repost @andreaalbaphoto One hour new and right where she wants to be. #utahbirthphotographer

19.01.2022 #Repost @lamazeaustralia We love research around breastfeeding at Lamaze Australia and this study from an Italian Hospital has found that laid back breastfeeding can help prevent those common breastfeeding problems of cracked nipples, nipple pain, engorgement and mastitis. To find out more about laid back breastfeeding or biological nurturing these two you tube videos may help. ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PKoEnqrSkvs https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KYRg8DTbZCc We would love to hear how this position has worked for you, let us know below or tell us what your favourite feeding position is? #lamazeaustralia #365daysoflamaze #60yearsoflamaze #lamaze60years #lamazeinternational #birth #childbirth #motherhood #lamaze6HBP #lamazebirthclass #childbirthclass #lamazeclasses #breastfeeding

19.01.2022 This really hit home when I read this at 6:30am and it makes a lot of sense. I’m guilty of putting more then 5 things on my to do list. Even though my mum has told me the same thing. Three things a day people and let’s be kind to ourselves!

19.01.2022 So much to love about this post and the care provider. What a wonderful team, every single one. #Repost @birthinginstincts A glorious day for birth choices, informed consent, respecting autonomy in decision making and for this family. This home schooling mom had two previous cesarean sections when she found out she was pregnant with Di-Di Twins. Her Orange County midwife @bornwithanangell_midwife referred her to @birthinginstincts as pretty much her only option for a tr...ial of labor. She really didn’t want another cesarean and needless to say there was not much support for her coming from the hospital based world. Early this morning, at 37 weeks, she and her husband and two sons welcomed these twins at home just before dawn. Baby boy A was breech. Baby girl B came head first 35 minutes later. Such an honor. We are all totally jazzed! #homebirth #twins #breechbaby #vba2c #birthchoices #trustbirth #collaborativecare See more

19.01.2022 When you realise its 3 minutes to midnight and your post about the song Everythings Not Awesome from Lego Movie 2, Birth Trauma Awareness Week, R U OK Day and Suicide Prevention Day didnt go live. Remember we need to check in all the time with our family, friends and collegues to see how they are doing.

19.01.2022 This picture reminds me of the lyrics of the Michael Bible song Home ...I want to go home Home the best place to be when youre a newborn. ... #Repost @monetnicolebirths She knows your voice. Intimately. The pattern of your breathing, the beating of your heart. When she's finally against your skin...she feels deeply safe, deeply loved. You can see it in this image, can't you? She's home.

19.01.2022 I love images like this. When I look at them they always bring me a sense of calmness. As I was preparing for Master J’s birth I had affirmations and pictures that showed my birth preference and if I was doing this again this picture would be included. A strong, calm and centred woman birthing. Just stunning. #Repost @montereybirthphotography ... Woman in labor are probably the most beautiful thing on earth! @doulashauna always amazes me! So beautiful! See more

19.01.2022 I love Jacaranda trees and in October Ipswich is covered in them. Purple for days on the ground and on the trees. It just feels so calm and peaceful to me and it reminds me of my hometown Wollongong. Which this year is even nicer, since it’s been so long since we’ve been home. I know jacarandas aren’t for everyone (some people don’t like the mess they make) but I do. I’ve been trying to take a nice picture but it hasn’t happened so sharing this one instead. I hope it brings some calm to your Sunday.

18.01.2022 For anyone who has multiples or has family or friends with multiples in their lives you are going to identify with everything in this song. Congratulations Lachy Gillespie and Dana on the birth of Lulu and Lottie. It is so wonderful to see dad so excited and full of pride and love of his family.

18.01.2022 Postpartum care is something that I dont think I fully understood until the birth of Master J and now Im on a mission to let expectant parents know about why it is important. To solidify my knowledge in this area, beyond my own experiences and Lamaze training, this week Im completing my #donapostpartumdoula training. Im not getting on a to do it, but Im driving in my into the city, starting this Thursday! This has been a goal of mine for ages so Im glad to be ticki...ng it off. A reminder that I have class which is all about setting you up for the 4th trimester: Navigating the 4th Trimester and helping you and your partner to learn what is normal to expect in this time, in regards to sleep, breastfeeding, newborn tests, hormonal and relationship changes as well as identifying who in your network can help you and what services are in the area to help you. Its a class that is relevant whether its your first or third baby! If you would like to know more or back a class in the comfort of your home, send me a DM and we can start chatting. #Repost @lexbuff What does postpartum self-care look like for you? Its hard to think of yourself when you are currently the center of your little ones world. We can easily start to feel stuck in the never ending feed, burp, change, repeat cycle of those early newborn days. I find myself saying why bother getting clothes on, theyll just get spit up on them anyways!, but self-care can be such an important part of the journey back to feeling more yourself again! So when the baby is sleeping, go take that shower, eat those yummy lactation cookies and journal your thoughts as you explore all of the crazy postpartum ups and downs. All the little things that are just for YOU, because you deserve to feel good again. You deserve to love yourself just as much as you love your sweet new baby. Remember; you cant pour from an empty cup, so make sure you are filling yourself up with all the goodness and love you strive to give to others . . . . #postartum #thefourthtrimester #postpartumselfcare #postpartumjourney #postpartumjournal #journalprompts #journalinspiration #newbornbubble #newborn

18.01.2022 Why not home? Has COVID-19 bought about a change in your birth plans?

18.01.2022 This is why its so important to be informed. To know the evidence and to make decisions that are best for you. I honestly believe that if we put as much time and just a fraction of the money that we put into planning our weddings as we do into pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postpartum period we would see a big change. A change in expectant parents being informed of their options and trusting their instincts. Society would stop saying go with the flow and you cant plan birth and promoting unrealistic expectations around newborn sleep and breastfeeding . If you would like to chat options around childbirth education please send me a PM or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 This is birth, calm and peaceful. If only this was the image that as shown in the media and movies society wouldn’t be fearful of birth. Until that happens I will keep sharing beautiful images of birth from amazing photographers. #Repost @erinbethbirth Look at those squishy rolls and sweet little face. Since so many births happen in the deep of the night, I often find myself with perfect morning light when it’s time for the herbal bath.... . . #homebirth #herbalbath #thisisbirth #naturalchildbirth #dfwmidwife #dfwbirthphotographer #fortworthbirthphotographer

17.01.2022 A month ago I spoke to New Life Midwifery New Parents group on the topic of postpartum. One of the areas I touched on was how you can use your birth affirmations for postpartum. A few examples include; I can do anything for a minute I trust my baby ... Youve got this I am a strong woman Just breathe (super important to remember in all stages of parenting) My courage is stronger then my fear. My message was once we birth our babies dont take our affirmations down. Keep them up and soak them in during that 4th trimester. Well I have taken some of this advice. For my birthday in July I ordered myself some positive affirmations that are relevant to me and my business. Again they are hanging above my bed and are a gentle reminder to me to keep going and to believe in myself. The same message that new parents need to read. A big shout out to Alyssa from Scribbles and Knacks who designed these beautiful affirmations. If you are looking for some unique and stunning artwork please check her out. One stunning talented and lovely lady.

16.01.2022 this advice from Joseph for the dads

15.01.2022 Today I start my journey to become a DONA Postpartum Doula. A journey that Ive wanted to do for so long. Looking forward to the next three days of learning with The Doula Academy and the ladies on the course.

15.01.2022 On Thursday night I came across this meme on a local mums group and it made me laugh because as a mum of three I feel like I’m never on top of my laundry. Swipe right to see what my Thursday night involved (watching The Block, folding washing and drinking champagne and eating chocolate) Exciting hey?? #lamazechildbirtheducator #lamazechildbirtheducation #childbirtheducation #lamazeaustralia #greaterspringfield #ipswichqld #postpartumdoula #brisbanedoula #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisabnepregnancy #brisbanemumstobe #katieallencbe

15.01.2022 Self care Saturday! Camping , fire and time on the boat. This is the best picture of Mr H in a long time, a real smile. It makes up for the cranky wife this morning that was cranky with her hubby and threatening to go home. Im very glad we didnt do it. Hows your weekend going?

15.01.2022 Something to think about as we start the new weeks. What process are you trusting this week? #Repost @seasons_of_mama ... Sometimes the best adventures are found not at the destination but rather on the way through, along the bumpy and windy side roads. Off the beaten track. Just sometimes it takes us to first feel lost so that we can be found @ashleighamcnaulty

15.01.2022 This is super exciting! Now you can find your nearest Australian Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator without having to go to the American site. All the details are #Repost @lamazeaustralia Did you know our Lamaze Australia Educators can teach in a range of ways to suit you. We facilitate classes in group settings, privately in your home, offsite or even online to ensure you feel safe and comfortable with your learning environment which has never been more important.... You can also now search and find your local educator - Visit our website (link in bio) to find an educator today! https://www.lamazeaustralia.com.au/find-a-local-lamaze-class

14.01.2022 This is why the golden hour after birth is so important. Everything else can wait, it’s just you and your bsby/babies.

14.01.2022 Yesterday Mr H turned 5 and Transformers featured heavily in his gifts. Today he wanted to take #megatron to daycare and we agreed he could go for a little visit and then come to work with me. So I got to hang out with this guy watching me. Lucky this Decepticon behaved. Has anyone had to take a toy to work to make sure it didnt get lost or damaged at daycare? If so what was it? I also cant believe that our Mr H is 5!

12.01.2022 A really important one to consider and to remember that it can take up to 12 weeks to establish breastfeeding. You and your baby are learning new skills together. If you are pregnant a breastfeeding class with Australian Breastfeeding Association is one of my top tips to do. I’m still using the advice that I learnt from mine 8 years on.

12.01.2022 Pure love. You can just see the oxytocin at play in this picture. Again this is birth #Repost @shelbystoryphotography Every single time I finish up my birth galleries, I truly get teary eyed, like this is actually my job?!? It really is mind boggling to me though. Like these families get to have images of their baby’s first moments for generations to come, and I’m the one who had the honour of creating those images for them. It just makes me kind of giddy if I’m being ...real. You probably already know that, cause I go on about it all the time. These late Saturday night posts might not be the smartest algorithm wise but they come from the heart. #birthisbeautiful #firstmoments #firsts #birthphotography #birthphotographers #birthbecomesher #birthbecomesyou #birthwithoutfear #vbac #birthworkers #birthwork #doulalife #homebirth

12.01.2022 Oxytocin post birth high #Repost @positivebirthmovement This amazement! Had to share it!... Posted @withregram @2lifedoula Fabulous Repost @barefootmidwife We had just finished a birthing and took our student/friend/doula/sister @agapebirthdoula, to dinner, when another family texted that her water broke but no waves. I mentioned that her waves would come quickly and to set up the tub (based on her herstory) if they wanted a third waterbirth. They said they would wait. I told them we would head there and set up and we could wait in the guest room, just in case. We arrived and things were moving fast. Tub had little air, and Richard rushed to fill tub, per their insistence. I sensed there wasn’t time so I placed a few pads under her so that she wouldn’t worry about her bed. Richard @xenham got just enough water in so they both rushed in and out came baby. 2 hours and 45 minutes from water releasing to birth. Then, as we were doing the #newbornexam Aryana @v.anayra texted that her waves were five minutes apart and that it was happening. This being her third birth, first time birthing at home, I did not want to take any chances, so we finished packing and left. Baby Lotus decided that since she waited her turn she wanted to take her time, utilizing 7 hours of the 16 in this birthing spree. Some babies come out exceedingly aware and ready to engage. Whoever was speaking to her would be greeted with her intense gaze. To top it off the very first doula baby I ever supported, @echo_of_eden, had her first birth as Primary! So much magic. I am hoping to share from the other babies but right now my feet are bruised and my heart is spilling over! Time for rest! #homebirth #waterbirth #studentmidwife #thisisbirth #naturalbirth #childbirth #positivebirth #midwives #doulas #sacredmale #informedconsent #pregnancy #sacredjourneymidwifery #Repost @gentlebirthofficial

12.01.2022 Longitudinal data on why its important to let labour begin on its in and to remember that you arent overdue until you hit 42 weeks and not 40 weeks. As always an easy to read explanation from @drsarawickham ... "In a study of 3079 children evaluated at 10 years of age, gestational age at birth was linearly associated with global and regional brain volumes. Longer gestational duration was associated with larger brain volumes; for example, every 1-week-longer gestational duration corresponded to an additional 4.5 cm3/wk (95% CI, 2.7-6.3 cm3/wk) larger total brain volume." What does that mean in lay terms? Simple. There are advantages to waiting for your baby to decide when to be born. And one of them is that waiting longer means their brain volume can develop more. So much so that a difference can still be seen ten years later. For every extra week the baby stays in your womb, the brain grows by an extra 4.5 cubic centimetres of brain volume. Another good reason to weigh up ALL the pros and cons of interventions such as induction of labour and elective caesarean section before making the decision that is right for you and your baby. Loads more info at www.sarawickham.com/iol The reference for this study is: El Marroun et al (2020). Association of Gestational Age at Birth With Brain Morphometry. JAMA Pediatrics. Original research available at https://jamanetwork.com//jamapedi/article-abstract/2770535 #birtheducator #birth #birthdecisions #midwife #midwifery #studentmidwife #doula #childbirtheducation #childbirtheducator #informedconsent #informedchoice #whatsrightforme #positivebirth #positiveinduction #labor #labour #quotes #drsarawickham #evidenceinformedmidwifery #evidencebasedbirth See more

11.01.2022 Thank you for sharing your deepest pain and grief so that others who have been or are in the same situation can feel like they aren’t alone. If this post brings up grief please contact @sandsaustralia on 1300 072 637. .... . #Repost @sandsaustralia The world received a shock last night that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, had lost her second child. When high-profile people speak out about pregnancy loss in general it helps reduce the stigma that miscarriage sadly still carries. When someone as well-known as Meghan becomes one of the club, it does something else, too it demonstrates that this tragic loss really can happen to anyone, no matter how good their pregnancy care, no matter how wanted that pregnancy, no matter how loved and valued their baby might come to be. The Sussex’s story naturally has unprecedented public interest. Whilst we welcome these very public conversations about pregnancy loss we know that those who’ve experienced similar losses may find this increased attention difficult to be constantly confronted with through the media. To those people we say that even duchesses need support, and that you shouldn’t hesitate to seek it for yourself if you feel your grief has been heightened as a result. The beauty of peer support is in experiencing these normal feelings and emotions together in a safe space with someone who can actually imagine how you feel because they’ve felt like that too. Please get in touch with us if we can help. www.sands.org.au

11.01.2022 I distinctly remember saying with both Mr H and Master J you’re here, you’re here as I held them in my arms and that was my pause. I don’t remember it as much with Miss S though. But I had never thought of it this way. Embrace the birth pause and all the work that you have done to get to this moment. Do you remember your birth pause? #Repost @birth_boot_camp ... #Repost @doulaheathertaylor @wilddarlingbirths There is a moment in time, right after your baby is born, in which you come back into your body and start to understand this thing that you have done. This incredible moment, as you realize you are holding your baby, and the family is born. This moment is yours, and can take several moments, or just a few fleeting seconds. But this moment, this pause, is everything. And nothing. It’s the end, and the beginning. It’s life and death all wrapped into one. The birth pause. beautiful #Repost by @doulaheathertaylor @wilddarlingbirths

11.01.2022 This is where a postpartum doula can help. We can do all of these things. If you think a postpartum doula will help you or someone you know please get in contact with me. December is fully booked but January and February have availability. For more information visit www.katieallencbe.com

10.01.2022 Tonights Bluey teaching moment comes from the episode Early Baby where a baby is born early and has to go to NICU. As we were watching the episode Miss S said its hard to leave your newborn baby. Such insight and love. To all parents in this situation currently or have been there we are thinking on you and the day you can all go home again as a family. Bluey thank you for normalising the experiences of so many families.

10.01.2022 With a birth trauma rate of 1 in 3 before the global pandemic it makes sense that this rate will rise. For those parents preparing to give birth, there are still options in QLD for childbirth education and postpartum doula care. If you would like to talk to me about either send me a message.

09.01.2022 This is why I always want chocolate during those first few weeks of postpartum. Don’t crave it in pregnancy but always those first weeks. #Repost @lucy.ruddle.ibclc #breastfeeding #breastfed #breastfeed #breastmilk #humanmilk #babymilk #pumpingmilk #expressedmilk #expressingmilk #breastpump #tonguetie #ibclc #lactationconsultant #newborn #baby #family #newbaby #infant #love #ig #instagood #instalove #babygirl #babyboy #pregnancy #birth

09.01.2022 #selfcaresunday Last year I started my Scout blanket for Miss S to take to her first outdoor Guide Camp. For that I sewed all the badges onto the red and yellow scarves and left it. Next was the 100 years of Scouting scarf and then that was it for 2019. Prior to that this blanket and the badges in it had been carted around the country for 9 years. When lockdown hit I started sewing on it again, for a few weeks and then it got packed away till this weekend! I’m so excited tha...t it’s finished. This blanket is a combination of both hubby and mine Guide and Scouting adventures. Now instead of these badges being hidden away they are ok show and ready to tell all the stories they share. Now to go camping and use it. Have you been able to get anytime for yourself today? . . . . . #lamazechildbirtheducator #lamazechildbirtheducation #lamazeaustralia #childbirtheducator #postpartumdoula #brisbanedoula #ipswichqld #greaterspringfield #childhoodmemories #katieallencbe

09.01.2022 A friend of mine shared this Facebook status tonight and it has really struck a chord with me. Today is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day and this message is really important for all those who work with parents to read and think about. For a long time when working with parents who are pregnant I have always referred to the parents as expectant parents. I’ve done this because I want to be inclusive of both people but never actually thought about what that terminology m...eans. I haven’t stopped to think that no, these two people are already parents, they are making decisions for their child. They aren’t expectant parents at all. So from tonight, going forward I’m not going to be using the words expectant parents, it’s just parents. Rach, thank you for sharing this today and giving me that moment of agh! There is always space to learn and I’m thankful for this learning. . . . . #infantlossawarenessmonth #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #lamazechildbirtheducator #lamazechildbirtheducation #lamazeaustralia #postpartumdoula #brisbanedoula #alwayslearning #katieallencbe

09.01.2022 One of the benefits of being pregnant in a town and another state where you knew hardly anyone is that you didnt get people that you kind of know coming up and sharing their birth experiences and not the good ones with me. However I know not everyone is as lucky as me. These are some great suggestions from @birthbossco of what you can say if you ever find yourself in this position. Also a gentle reminder to share our positive pregnancy and birth stories. These are the ones ...pregnant mums want to hear. #Repost @birthbossco Living in a pregnant body - for some wild reason - seems to give people permission to dump their traumas on you without your consent. It can be a lot to hear a constant barrage of other peoples birth horror stories. Yes, education is helpful, but its okay to protect your energy and maintain your boundaries. Here are some lines to whip out when unsolicited advice comes your way. If youve been in this scenario before, what do you WISH you said in the moment?

09.01.2022 This baby looks very happy to be in their mothers arms.

08.01.2022 A reminder to everyone Happy Wednesday @ozbreastfeeding ... #Repost Australian Breastfeeding Association Springfield and Surrounds For anyone who needs this today, no matter where you are in your breastfeeding, parenting journey.

08.01.2022 The look of a new dyad created. #Repost @freyabirth The proud, content look on her face ... the tenderness of those hands this is bonding this is the peace after the storm See more

08.01.2022 If you are wondering why you should chose a Lamaze childbirth educator aka me! Here are a few good reasons. #Repost @lamazeaustralia Why should you choose to be birth prepared with Lamaze Childbirth Education? ... Here are just a few reasons: - Evidence based practical information - Empowering for birthing person and support person/people - Inclusive of all families and birthing people - Relevant online resources - Certified educators to ensure quality - Worldwide organization with a long proven history www.lamazeaustralia.com #lamazeaustralia #365daysoflamaze #60yearsoflamaze #lamaze60years #lamazeinternational #birth #childbirth

07.01.2022 It’s #queenslandmentalhealthweek and this image and message is even more important. You are seen #Repost @spiritysol In case no one told you today mama- you are incredible. You are amazing. You are brave and beautiful (yes, even with unwashed hair, in yesterday’s clothes!) You are showing up- day after day- even though your mind is muddled and your heart is heavy and there seems to be no light at the end of this disasterous tunnel of a year. ... You’re carrying an impossible load. Juggling an insane amount. Homeschool or zoom school, work, partnership, parenthood, mental health, physical health.... Planning lessons, overseeing school work, jumping back and forth between screens - fifth grade math class on one, board meeting on another, kinder reading circle. Plus the daily rotation meals and snacks and dishes and laundry and more snacks - which is a full time job on its own. You. Are. Doing. It. All. And then some. And maybe it feels like no one sees you. Like your work is invisible- because at the end of the day, the house is still messy and you’re still in your PJs and dinner was from the freezer. Again. And maybe you’re scared- because you don’t know if you’re doing this right or if your kids are going to fall behind in school and you worry about their hearts and if they’re lonely, because they haven’t seen their friends in months. And maybe you’re tired. That deep, aching exhaustion that settles into your bones after months and months of holding it all. The hope, the needs, the fear, the grief, the anxiety, the never ending list of thoughts and tasks and the work of keeping tiny humans alive and the world spinning. But mama- you are seen. You are held. You are honored. You are an unsung hero of this wild world. So, keep on, brave and beautiful one. Raise your head high like the mighty queen you are, take another deep breath, and for goddess sakes, treat yourself to takeout tonight! . (Image inspired by my dear friend @canyon_mama who is one of the most badass mamas I know!) See more

07.01.2022 Have you heard about the feed, play, sleep routine and has it worked for you? If it hadn’t or isn’t this is a great podcast to listen too. I learnt so much listening to this podcast and have no subscribed! Great initiative @ozbreastfeeding in getting evidence based information and tips to new parents around all things sleep and breastfeeding. #Repost @ozbreastfeeding... What happens if you can't get your baby into a feed, play, sleep routine? What do people mean when they talk about babies sleeping through the night? In episode 7 of 'Breastfeeding ... with ABA' podcast, available now, Naomi and Simone talk about the feed, play, sleep routine and how it doesn't always work for all babies, what is normal for night-time sleep and how to cope with broken sleep. Search for 'Breastfeeding ... with ABA' on your favourite podcast app or click on the podcast link in our bio. Transcript available.

07.01.2022 Read below!! Im watching to see what event is coming.

06.01.2022 I can’t wait to see this film and am excited to see where it will take maternity care in Australia. Hopefully our MPs at all levels are watching it and listening. #Repost @birthtimeworld Last week we had the pleasure of chatting with @angelabishop10 from @10newsfirst , which screened on Friday evening. The media we have received about our film AND movement has been overwhelmingly positive and we can’t wait to spread the word further to people who otherwise might not hear... this message. We’ve had teary messages from women processing births from a week ago, through to 24 years ago, after seeing our two TV slots last week. Women feeing validated that their experiences matter, and that someone is listening. These messages make us even more determined to generate real, meaningful change. Are you with us? @jerushasutton @kaftanmama @midwifejohunter @selinascobleoly #itstime #birthtime #onewomanonemidwife See more

05.01.2022 I love a birth story and especially a vaginal birth of twins. Thank you @zest_of_motherhood for sharing yours with us. With a friend recently announcing that they are pregnant and expecting twins you will see a bit more information about twins on my page in the next couple of months. If you have any suggestions of pages I should be following please let me know. #Repost @zest_of_motherhood... BIRTH STORY Click the link in my bio to read my birth story. I hope you enjoy reading it.... Let me know in the comments #hypnobirthing #thepositivebirthcompany #twinpregnancy #twinbabiesontheway #twinpregnancy #septemberbabies #birth #labour #naturalbirth #twinsofinstagram #littlesnippetsofus #magicalmoments #maternity #pregnant

05.01.2022 I will add that for some this week may be triggering and if this is the case please let me know. Im here to listen. The blog post from Lamaze Australia is a very comprehensive cover of the topic.

05.01.2022 Never underestimate the power of a woman or new mum #Repost @2lifedoula Original post @wittyotter ... You have to read this. Brianna Hill, a recent graduate of the Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, knew she would be pregnant during her bar exam, but she wasn't expecting a huge curveball in timing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. "I thought I would only be 28 weeks pregnant when I took the bar," Hill told CNN. "However, due to the pandemic, the test was pushed to October and I was going to be 38 weeks. I joked about taking the test from my hospital bed. Lesson learned!" "I thought I felt something about 30 minutes into the test and actually thought, 'I really hope my water didn't just break,'" Hill said. "But I couldn't go check and so I finished the first section. As soon as I stood up when I finished, I knew my water had broken." I took my break, got myself cleaned up, called my husband, midwife, and mom, cried because I was a little panicked, then sat down to take the second part because my midwife told me I had time before I needed to go to the hospital." Hill said she got to the hospital around 5:30 p.m. and her new baby boy arrived just after 10 p.m. "The whole time my husband and I were talking about how we wanted me to finish the test and my midwife and nurses were so on board. There just wasn't another option in my mind," Hill said. So, the next day, hospital staff provided Hill with an empty room to finish the test and put a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door. Hill took the rest of the exam in that room and even nursed her baby during breaks. "I'm so thankful for the support system I had around me. The midwives and nurses were so invested in helping me not only become a mom but also a lawyer," Hill said. Via CNN _____ #Repost @wittyotter Follow @wittyotter

05.01.2022 A little something I created today for my takeover of @lamazechildbirth insta stories which was all about midwifery care and how those decisions of who our care provider will be in the first trimester have such a large outcome on our births. If youre in your #firsttrimester or #ttc now is a great time to think about what type of birth you want, how you view pregnancy and birth (is it a normal life event?) and what did your colleagues, family and friends like about their car...e provider and what didnt they like. Its a great time to collect information so you can be informed and ready to ask questions when deciding who will provide your care on this life changing journey. To find out more about #midwiferymodelofcare visit the insta stories to read more and hear my thoughts on the evidence about this #goldstandard model of #maternitycare. @katieallencbe . . . . . . . #midwives #continuityofcare #midwife #midwiferycare #birthoptions #informedbirth #informedbirthoptions #mumstobe #duein2020 #duein2021 #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisbanemumstobe #brisbanemumsnbubs #brisbanemums #ipswichqld #springfieldlakesmummies #springfieldlakesqld #greaterspringfield #childbirtheducation #lamazechildbirtheducation #lamazechildbirthclasses #lamazeaustralia #lamaze60years #lamaze60th #katieallencbe

05.01.2022 this. It describes motherhood and heading out so well. What do you think?

03.01.2022 Just in case you need to see this tonight. Remember you are doing an amazing job and your baby, toddler or child appreciates it and you

03.01.2022 A reminder for all of us and me as we head into the start of a week. #Repost @matrescence.podcast A love note for you. For me. For our future selves.

03.01.2022 Diary of a Wombat by @jackie_french_ is one of Miss Ss favourite book to read to Master J. Its a book weve had since she was a baby and every time we get to this page shes reading I think the wombat is such a great analogy for kids and their food habits. One day they love the food and the next they dont. Does anyone else have this happen at their place?

02.01.2022 Today is a day to say the names of our babies and children who we have lost. Today can be difficult for many but remember there are organisations who can help to talk to and listen.

02.01.2022 Now I don’t usually share offers like this but this sale is amazing and without my Tula Free to Grow with Master J I wouldn’t have been able to get as much done as I did in those early days or during lockdown this year. $79.00 for a Free To Grow is incredible. to grab a deal.

02.01.2022 When we trust birth amazing things happen. If your pregnant at the moment how do you feel when you hear the words #labour or #birth? If you would like to know more about how to trust birth and a Lamaze Childbirth education head to my website (www.katieallencbe.com) Bookings are still available for in home classes (in person or via Zoom) if you are #duein2020 or early 2021. #repost @lamazeaustralia ... . . . . #mumstobe #duein2020 #brisbanemumsandbubs #brisbanemumstobe #brisbanemumsnbubs #brisbanemums #ipswichqld #springfieldlakesmummies #springfieldlakesqld #greaterspringfield #childbirtheducation #childbirtheducator #lamazechildbirtheducation #lamazechildbirtheducator #lamazechildbirthclasses #childbirtheducation#prenatalclasses #onlinelearning #informedbirth #birthoptions #brisbanedoula #postpartumdoula #lamazeaustralia #lamaze60years #lamaze60th #katieallencbe

01.01.2022 Was the bathroom or the toilet your friend during labour?

01.01.2022 Today for my other job I’m working at our local shopping centre and encouraging the public to add some leaves to the community connection tree as part of #queenslandmentalhealthweek. It’s been great chatting and being able to tell the public about the services we offer at the YMCA and read the leaves. We are asking for leaves which answer the following questions How do you connect with others? ... How do you show kindness? What are you grateful for? What do you do to look after yourself? (A lot of us are struggling with this). Remember #selfcare is different for everyone but here are a few tips. Swipe right to see some of the community suggestions. The second one has hit home, I’m going to play more. I would love to hear your answers to these questions. . . . . #queenslandmentalhealthweek #parenthood #community #communityconnection #katieallencbe

01.01.2022 Olaf was right. This is why I love water in birth, when I have a migraine and feeling sad. The best pain relief ever. Does anyone else feel this way? #Repost @yourwaterbirth with @get_repost... Oasis Birth Pools @yourwaterbirth #Repost @mostlyhealthymama I crave the ocean. Salt. Heavy air. Sound. Crashing white waves. Sweeping against a forgiving shoreline. Why do we feel so at peace when by the sea? . Therapeutic modalities like sensory deprivation chambers, or float tanks, have harnessed this power. Nothing beats a bubble bath after a long day. And for my favorite example of mother nature’s wonder, waterbirths. I've had the privilege of experiencing her grace in this way twice, and felt so held and supported by her infinite power each time. Why? . Metaphorically and scientifically. If you aren’t already familiar with Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work, he theorizes that water is able to respond to human emotion, thoughts, words, and written messages. He’s even captured this process with highly magnified images that display the molecular restructuring of the water. He believes (and has proven) that human consciousness can affect the molecular structure of water. If emotional energies and vibrations can change the physical structure of water, what else are we capable of? : @erinheuserphoto #yourwaterbirth #oasisbirthpools #waterbirthbaby #naturalbirthing #birthbecomesher #humanbirthproject #birthpool #doulalife #birthdoula #doula #midwife #gentlebirth #midwives #midwifery #homebirth #freebirthsociety #birthwithoutfear #waterbirth