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Lachlan Maternity Services

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25.01.2022 Are you familiar with why we wait for the white when clamping or cutting your baby’s umbilical cord? It’s known as delayed cord clamping. If you take a look a...t the first couple photos you’ll see what your baby’s cord may look like at birth. At that time there’s still about a 1/3 of your baby’s blood pumping through the cord and placenta. The latter photos show what the cord looks like after waiting a while. Physiologic cord camping allows for optimal transfusion of this blood which is necessary for your baby’s health. DCC results in a boost of your baby’s blood supply & higher iron levels, which is vital for healthy brain development and increased oxygenation for your baby. Midwives have always practiced delayed clamping and cutting while many providers clamp as soon as the baby is placed on moms chest. Policy’s are being updated as hospitals become more mom & baby friendly & providers are catching up on the evidence. Don’t hesitate to state your desires to delay clamping the cord if you birth in a space where this isn’t the norm. The time delayed varies by many providers, but a rule of thumb would be to wait until the cord is no longer pulsating. If you view many out of hospital birth photos & see the baby still attached to the placenta, this is why. Did you delay clamping and cutting your baby’s cord? Why or why not? #delayedcordclamping #waitforthewhite #homebirth #mymidwifetia #naturalbirth #midwife #childbirtheducation #birthprep #pregnancy : tagged in original post on Instagram.

24.01.2022 Here are the details for the virtual antenatal classes for next year, contact Lucy to book your session

24.01.2022 The NSW Get Healthy in Pregnancy Service is a free telephone based Health Coaching service offered by NSW Health and remains open during Coronavirus. Visit the ...website www.gethealthynsw.com.au/program/get-healthy-in-pregnancy/ for more information on how to have the healthiest pregnancy you can today! See more

24.01.2022 Today is World Prematurity Day, a global awareness day highlighting the premature birth of 15 million babies each year worldwide. Every year, 15 million babies ...are born premature worldwide. More than one million of these babies die, and many more face serious, lifelong health challenges. Preterm birth is truly a problem that can happen to every one of us, irrespective of the country we live in, our culture or socioeconomic status. Were you a prem or do you have a prem? Download your 'I am 1 in 10' sign from our website and share your pics below. Be sure to tag us! For more information and to download your 'I am 1 in 10' A4 sign, please visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au//world-prematurity/gjychc You can also find more resources on the EFCNI website. #WorldPrematurityDay #WPD2020 #WPD1in10 #miraclebabies #prematurebabies #NICU #SCN #miraclefamilies #EFCNI #GLANCE

23.01.2022 Birthday Frosting . Vernix caseosa is the white waxy or cheesy like substance that covers and protects your baby's skin. It is mostly the result of a secretio...n of oil from your baby's sebaceous glands and begins forming around 20 weeks gestation. By the time your baby is full term, it begins to absorb into their skin, which is why some later term babies might not have as much. It consists of approximately 81% water, 10% lipids, and 9% proteins. . Why is vernix so amazing? . In utero, it helps protect and keep your baby's skin moisturized During labor and delivery, it acts as a lubricant and helps the baby maneuver and pass through the birth canal more easily Has amino acid, antibacterial, antimicrobial, lipid, moisturizing, and protein properties and compounds. Of the approximately 41 proteins found on vernix, 25 can only be found in vernix Facilitates extra-uterine adaptation of skin for baby during their 1st week earth side Helps promote bonding and temperature regulation Baby's swallow vernix in utero, which helps develop their gut Usually the majority of vernix is absorbed within 24 hours but generally isn't fully absorbed until 5-6 days after birth . : @sagemamadoula via @placentar_energia_vitalidade See more

20.01.2022 V I S I T O R U P D A T E Women can now have 2 visitors during their time in Maternity, and one of those visitors can be a child.

20.01.2022 If you want to feel in control of your own experience choose midwifery care.

18.01.2022 Grab a cuppa and call us for some support! 1800 686 268

17.01.2022 Ohhh @bodywise_birthwise Did your baby ‘christen’ you with their meconium* after the birth? . . I know many mums definitely don’t expect it or are even awar...e that it may happen . . I make a point of mentioning it to my doula clients in one of our last sessions. . *Meconium is the baby’s first poop. It’s often dark green, sticky and thick. One dad likened it to vegemite . @evarosebirth

13.01.2022 If a father spends 30 minutes skin to skin with his baby on the first day of life, it rewires his brain for parenting." Nils Bergman Just like birth leads to a... series of important hormonal changes in mothers, it alters the hormonal state of our partners too. And just like oxytocin is important for mothers, it is important for partners too! Oxytocin enables us to enjoy parenting...especially the challenging (but lovely) monotony of early parenthood. The best ways for partners to bond with their baby is to do early skin to skin and to engage with their baby (everything from changing nappies to settling to bath time to baby wearing). Usually our partners get skin to skin after we have had our undisturbed first hour and we are getting ready to have a shower and freshen up! Did your partner get early skin to skin with your baby?" Words and Repost from Mother Down Under - Hypnobirthing Australia and Postnatal Specialist Image by Hadas Images #babybonding #skintoskin

12.01.2022 As most would be aware there is a photo wall in Forbes Maternity, showcasing the beautiful families of 2020. Would anyone have a photo of the wall from November or December? We usually have a photo of the complete wall, but 2020 got away from us. Thanks and we look forward to filling the wall with more families this year

11.01.2022 Hey new dads and dads to be! NSW Health and sms4Dads have launched a free service with tips, tools and wellbeing reminders. You’ll get texts straight to your phone. Register at Focus on New Fathers here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public//focus-on-fathers.aspx

08.01.2022 Can’t say enough about the benefits of skin to skin

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07.01.2022 Dads may think breastfeeding means spending less time with bub, but feeding is only a small part of being a parent. There are many other ways for dads to be involved.

07.01.2022 Don’t forget to register for the breastfeeding and antenatal virtual classes

04.01.2022 Did you welcome a new baby in 2020? Would you like your bundle of joy included in our Babies of 2020 feature? Deadline is the 29th January so please send us you...r favourite picture along with bubs details - weight, where they were born etc and the parents details and where you're from. Please Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. See more

02.01.2022 Can’t say enough about the positive effects of the simple date!

01.01.2022 Liquid Gold: Colostrum (aka "first milk") Benefits of Colostrum: Contains microorganisms that set up and balance a newborn’s immune system, preventing illnes...s Promotes normal cell growth Aides DNA synthesis Increases mental alertness Stabilizes the gut Aids nutrient absorption Encourages baby to pass the first stool (called meconium) Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties Works as a natural vaccine, containing large quantities of an antibody called secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) Teeny toesies captured by @inspirationalwomben #normalizebreastfeeding #thelamazedoula #thebirthimpact #doulaviewllc #pregnancy #mothers #liquidgold