Kirsten Klemasz Doula & Photography in Adelaide, South Australia | Photography and videography

Kirsten Klemasz Doula & Photography

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 406 151 113

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25.01.2022 The first time I met @katherineeden_rewilding she walked into the room, a Doula training information session, layered in rich colours, chunky necklaces, taking off from her face a pair of big bold sun glasses. She was the first person I had ever heard in person talk about real perinatal issues that affected birthing women. She was striking and captivating from the get go. I found her fascinating and held onto every word she said during all of our training classes. ... She still amases me to this day. She embodies every project she creates, and wholeheartedly gives it her all. During our sessions, there is never a dull moment, nor an item left behind She brings ALLLL THE THINGS and more. (You did all see my story yesterday with her impressive Tetris car packing skills right?) See more

24.01.2022 This guy again. And in World Breastfeeding Week. The ending is the greatest

23.01.2022 I don't know if I've told you all this or not already... I LOVE everything about this work! And being the creative that I am, making my clients birth story's into emotive film's makes me so incredibly happy. Enjoy a little 1 min preview snippet from the film Im preparing to share on the blog in the next week.

23.01.2022 I've had this since I became a midwife, and @allyncopp and @marywcopp had it for years before then. It's probably my favorite birth art. #midwife #midwifelife #birth #art #birthrite

23.01.2022 The powerfully explosive and perfectly beautiful birth story 'The road to deliverance', captured by Cradled Creations Birth Photography.

22.01.2022 Its Time!!! The Birth Time Trailer has officially launched!! We would love your thoughts - simply leave us a comment under the video. And please help us by ...sharing this - we need your donations to help us with the final push to get the full Birth Time Documentary launched this year www.birthtime.world Lots of love from the Birth Time team, Jo, Jerusha, Zoe & Selina xx

21.01.2022 Welcome to the world little love bug!

21.01.2022 All the squishy goodness! Pink baby, white cord Seriously, check out that white cord. Did you do Delayed cord clamping?

20.01.2022 While I'm soap-boxing about midwifery topics, I'd love for you guys to consider these two images. Two healthy mamas, each with two healthy babies. No big deal r...eally, except that in both of these cases, one of the babies belonging to each mother was a complete surprise at birth - an unexpected twin. One set of twins was born at home, with a midwife. The mother of these twins chose to decline ultrasounds, and measured consistently with what she thought were correct dates. One set of twins was born in a hospital, under obstetric care. This mother elected to have all offered scans, which failed to detect a second baby. She also measured consistently with her dates. Both pregnancies resulted in the birth of a completely unexpected second baby. Guess which caregiver was investigated, had her office raided, and had her registration to practice suspended, without even so much as a phone interview with the mother involved? (I'll give you a hint - it wasn't an obstetrician). If you ever wanted to get a feel for the chilly climate surrounding Independent Midwifery right now, here's your evidence. Two scenarios, with the exact same outcome (after which the midwife in the homebirth setting transferred the babies and mother to a hospital setting for assessment, as any responsible practitioner would do). Two competent practitioners, caught by surprise, who cared for two mothers to birth their babies safely as best they could. Yet only one practitioner was scrutinised, suspended and REMAINS suspended three months after the event. I read today that the midwife involved has now elected to surrender her registration entirely, after being left in limbo for so long - with her business severely compromised, and her personal reputation in tatters. Same care, same "mistake", completely different set of consequences. The political climate for midwives outside of the hospital setting right now is nothing short of toxic... If you've ever wondered why we rally, and why we petition, and why we get so passionate about the midwifery role, this situation might give you a glimpse into the challenges faced by midwives out there, working in the community. Vexatious (usually unsubstantiated) reporting, being forced to work under supervision, being asked to jump through hoops, time and time again to prove their worth, and ticking more boxes than hospital midwives ever need to consider - all to provide the specific, patient-centred care that their women request. I used to dream of working independently. Now, the thought of even trying feels like some kind of a nightmare. The aim of the game is, and always has been, healthy mothers and healthy babies. Yet, all around, there's a battle waging, and it's getting uglier by the day. We can all do better. We NEED to do better. This shit just isn't right. Big love, Rysie. Photo credit to Vannessa Brown Photography for the black and white image (bottom), and to Ten Moons Homebirth Service for the coloured image (top). Apologies for the delay in crediting the photographers - I didn't actually expect my post to be seen... Edited to add: since posting this yesterday, I've had contact with the hospital mama, who informs me that the ultrasound tech in her case was reprimanded and briefly suspended before returning to practice. As in the case of the homebirthing mama, the hospital mama was not contacted by any hospital, obstetrician or governing body to discuss the case - despite the case being discussed at professional conferences later. This further highlights to me that these lovely women haven't been considered to be significant stakeholders in their own care or outcomes by the bodies that govern maternity practice. Despite the place of birth, and the choice of caregiver, both mothers appear to have been overlooked completely in the aftermath. Women centred care? Is this it?? Further edited to add some clarity around the details of the homebirth, and the ruckus around the prematurity of the babies (details provided by the midwifery practice caring for the family) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=609699892819521&id=579385162517661 And a final little edit relating to this post itself, from someone who never, ever would have expected to go viral, and has learned a few lessons in the past day or so: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1031313840393732&id=742762879248831

20.01.2022 Did you see? A little something spesh for all you local Milky Mama's for World Breastfeeding Week. Get in touch to book your spot X

18.01.2022 This woman! Nourished Collective with Katherine Eden

17.01.2022 Could you image! That bath looks so inviting.

17.01.2022 I've fallen a little in love with Milky Flower Bath's. The gorgeous Flower crown by Nourished Collective with Katherine Eden

15.01.2022 Peace begins with how we treat the most vulnerable.

15.01.2022 I love working with women. I love meeting and working with soulful, passionate, value aligned humans. People like @beccafreo

14.01.2022 This is my why #mywhy #birthphotography #adelaidebirthphotographer

14.01.2022 I loved kicking off #worldbreastfeeding week celebrating with some awesome Mama's at my Magik Milk mini photo shoot. All that milky gorgeousness Serious overload of the warm fuzzy's.

14.01.2022 There is just ONE more day to get your hands on your FREE lifetime subscription to the Rockstar Birth Magazine! This soul-stirring mag could make ALL the difference to your birthing journey. Get on it! https://rockstarbirthmagazine.com/rockstar-birth-magazines/

13.01.2022 Here I go again. Working with wildly passionate creatresses. Im honestly so so blessed to have these women in my life. We made magic all through the day, and into the night, under the full moon

12.01.2022 I've completely forgotten to post here on facebook. (Instagram seems to be the way to go these days) So bare with me as I update you all with some throw backs. I loved kicking off #worldbreastfeedingweek celebrating with some awesome Mamas at my Magik Milk mini photo shoot. All that milky gorgeousness Serious overload of the warm fuzzys.... 1 August 2018 See more

12.01.2022 Ah I'm so excited by this! 'This video provides a unique mechanistic insight into the fundamentally mammalian process of lactation'.

12.01.2022 I can confidently say that I have tried ALL of these... and many more! My two favourites are, bouncing on the edge of the mattress, and laying flat on my back with baby chest to chest while pushing myself with my feet up and down What about you?... Whats your favourite way to rock a baby? See more

10.01.2022 Babe be blazin’. Behind the scenes

10.01.2022 All the heart eyes

10.01.2022 Some people refer to women who breastfeed as Earth Mothers, but a more appropriate name for these women would be Galactic Goddess - because the words galaxy (and galactic) come from the Ancient Greek word gala, meaning milk. Legend has it that all the stars in the sky came from milk sprayed out of the breasts of the goddess Juno. Hence, we call our galaxy the Milky Way. Words by Harvey Karp

09.01.2022 When Wild Women get together, they make magic! An incredible trio session today. How epic is Erin of Nurture the Goddess styling'?! All these gorgeous blooms adorning this blossoming mama to be Katherine of Nourished Collective with Katherine Eden XO

09.01.2022 A huge thank you to all those who have supported me in business in 2018 I am so grateful.

07.01.2022 Oh my heart. Love this

04.01.2022 Who's up for some late night birth lovin'? Check out my gorgeous client and friend's women centred birthing centre fusion film. When I think back to the birth of Elijah, I see his Mama with such intrepid grace. She is bold, poised with elegant gentleness. ... Enjoy X See more

04.01.2022 Those sweet milky grins gets me in the feels all like

04.01.2022 Every part of my being is incredibly grateful for this riot @the_angela_gallo and this experience, flying to Melbourne, and for shooting her branding session. I am completely gobsmacked that I am here. That she asked me. And also not surprising, but yet somehow continually blown away by her oozing sex juice, just eating up my camera. De.voured!

04.01.2022 So you live in Adelaide Your pregnant, or you have a babe? Or youre pregnant and have a little love PLEASE get in touch. Because I would love to do another shoot here In these golden reeds With this golden light .... . . . . . . . #adelaidephotographer #pregnant See more

03.01.2022 Babe be blazin. Behind the scenes

02.01.2022 I know Im an odd ball, but I love to capture the itty bitty details.

02.01.2022 "Don't be afraid of how intense it looks. Let it be hard ... and let everyone see how hard it is"

02.01.2022 I can't even believe my eye balls "This September, we are excited to launch the Australian Red Cross Blood Service Milk Bank, which could help change the lives of thousands of babies born prematurely every year. The Milk Bank is the newest aspect of our commitment to a greater contribution to health care, and a unique opportunity to help Australias tiniest patients." https://www.donateblood.com.au/blog/lifeblog/milk-bank