MAMA Services Melbourne in Kensington, Victoria | Womens health clinic

MAMA Services Melbourne

Locality: Kensington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9376 7474

Address: Wurundjeri Country, 38 Gatehouse Drive, Kensington, Victoria 3031 Kensington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.midwivesandmothers.com.au

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25.01.2022 Hypnobirthing is returning to MAMA Kensington in-person in February! HypnoBirthing is a series of 5 classes of 2.5 hours each which aims to build up a set of skills which help couples to cope better during birth and have a better more comfortable birth. These classes run Thursday evenings 11 Feb to 11 March from 6:30pm - 9pm. Spaces are limited to ensure social distancing so book early! https://bit.ly/3a7poy1 @mommazenhypnobirthing

25.01.2022 Breastfeeding support via Phone or Zoom is available now! We are offering support to answer all of your questions relating to breastfeeding, pumping, starting solids, preventing mastitis, making a plan to return to work etc. Face to face appointments are still available if you are needing assistance with inspecting nipples, baby's mouth, attachment and latch. The phone/ zoom appointments are an option for discussion, questions and planning. ... The initial phone/zoom consultation is $100 for 45 minutes, with follow up appointments $30 per 15 minutes. These are a great way to connect with one of a Lactation Consultant as your breastfeeding journey evolves and new challenges arise. If you would like to make a booking with one of our Lactation Consultants, please call reception on 039376 7474 or you can book online https://bit.ly/3bWQvxz

25.01.2022 Breastfeeding Drop-In at MAMA is starting again! Mondays from 10 to 11am at MAMA Kensington, starting the 15th of Feb. Drop in to have a cup of tea, meet other mums, breastfeed your baby and share experiences. Our Lactation Consultants Sarah (Smits) & Sarah (Thijs) will pop in as well to answer your top questions! Drop-In Sessions are free, but bookings are essential so we can ensure COVID safety. Bookings can be made at https://bit.ly/3juymJQ If you are after individualized... Breastfeeding support, book in a 1:1 consultation of 45 min ($100) before or after the drop in. These can be booked at https://bit.ly/3cVIaeO . . . . #MAMALactationclinic #baby #mumlife #breastfeeding #newmum #liquidgold #breastmilk #breastfeedingmama #fourthtrimester #breastfedbaby #breastfeed #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingsupport #normalisebreastfeeding #latch #anytimeanywhere #IBCLC #lactationconsultant #brelfie #breastfeedingawareness See more

24.01.2022 October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. MAMA midwives have supported a couple mums through this difficult experience over the last weeks so this is especially dear to our hearts. Sending lots of love and strength to everyone who has lost a baby. Image from @pregnancyafterlosssupport #pregnancylosssupport #pregnancylossawarenessmonth

24.01.2022 It's PANDA Week 2020 and it's extra important this year to acknowledge those who may be having a hard time. This year's message is "Tell Someone Who Cares" and we care! Are you a MAMA client? You get the mobile numbers of the whole midwifery team and we want you to use them. Not a MAMA client? We welcome emails/calls/DMs, or you can book a consult with our psychologist or Allied Health team.... If not us, who in your life can you trust? A partner, a family member, a friend? Telling someone what's going on can make all the difference. You are not alone! Share this post to get the word out! #PANDAWeek2020 #TellSomeoneWhoCares @PANDANational

17.01.2022 Jan found this gem in her photo roll this morning! We’re so looking forward to welcoming families back into the clinics now that restrictions are easing!

15.01.2022 We were so honoured to have Rhea Dempsey @rheadempseybirth join Jan this week for a chat about her new book! We'd planned to host a live book launch party at MAMA but COVID has delayed those plans for now. As always, it was a pleasure to talk with Rhea. She answered some of the most pressing questions from the MAMA Team and clients, and even shared a quote from Jan from Chapter 6! The interview will be out very soon. Stay tuned for more in the coming days!

14.01.2022 Calling all pregnant mums and partners! We've opened up an extra session of MAMABirth so now have rare last minute spots available! These are still running via Zoom due to COVID restrictions. Tuesday Evening Class - 4 sessions on Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8 Saturday Class - 2 sessions on December 5 & 12 More info and booking at https://bit.ly/3ezXz3e

14.01.2022 MAMA Services provides holistic, family-centred care for the whole family! Check out our ever-growing team of experts across both Kensington & Hampton: Midwifery Childbirth education classes Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture... Chiropractic care (adult & paediatric) Counselling (including birth debriefs) Psychology Nutrition Homeopathy Aromatherapy Massage (including pregnancy & infant) Pregnancy Pilates Naturopathy Physiotherapy (Paediatric & Women's Health) Yoga (pregnancy, mums & bubs & general) Paediatrician Lactation Consultant Aquatic Therapy Call 9376 7474 or find out more: https://midwivesandmothers.com.au/staff/ See more

13.01.2022 Witnessing women harness their power during labour and birth is one of the most beautiful perks of this job. Just a vision of pride and empowerment!

13.01.2022 Love this! Who else has a young baby wearer in their house? #babywearing2020

12.01.2022 We love having Millicent back in the clinic!

11.01.2022 Last week Rhea Dempsey @rheadempseybirth joined Jan for a chat about her new book Beyond the Birth. It was a pleasure as always and we are so excited to share some of our favourite clips with you! Check our story for these over the next couple of days. The whole interview drops in the MAMA Members video library tomorrow! Still need the book or want to join the members site? Links to both in our profile!

11.01.2022 Midwifery dog care

10.01.2022 MAMA’s Lactation Centre is expanding! Our two lactation consultants Sarah & Sarah are looking for more LCs to enrich the team . We are looking for IBCLCs who would like to work with us and are happy to do casual home visits and/or clinic visits at MAMA (Kensington or Hampton) in addition to their own private practice. If you are interested, please email [email protected] who can answer all your questions.... Also, we would love to help out IBCLCaspirantswho need to meet IBLCE examination requirements and would like to volunteer at our Lactation Clinic. Email Sarah to sign up! Our Lactation Consultants work closely with the Midwives, Paediatrician, Paediatric Chiropractor and Women’s Health Physio who treats mastitis with therapeutic ultrasound. #MAMA #IBCLC #LactationConsultant #LactationConsultants #Midwives #lcanz2020 #ibclccertifiedlactationconsultant #lactation #LCANZ #MAMALactationClinic #thebreasthelp @thebreasthelp

10.01.2022 Jan will be hosting a free VBAC Info Session next week online via Zoom, Wednesday 4th November at 2pm. She will share from her years of experience supporting women through the VBAC journey, and will take time to answer questions. Please join us and share with other mums who may be interested in learning more about VBAC. Bookings at https://bit.ly/3kHKHtV Photo by Lacey Barratt Photography.

09.01.2022 Bookings are now open at https://mama-services.au2.cliniko.com/bookings Mums & Bubs is generally suitable for mums from 6-weeks post birth, and General (Child-Friendly) Yoga for children who are mobile. Hope to see you soon!

09.01.2022 Melbourne Update: Masks will now be mandatory from 6pm tonight, please remember to wear your mask to appointments and while you are in the clinic. If you forget your mask, please call us before coming into the building and we can provide a mask for you. If you or one of your close contacts is waiting on test results or has visited an exposure site, please contact us so we can either reschedule your appointment or organise a telehealth appointment instead. If you are feeling ...confused or overwhelmed with the changes, please reach out to your midwife or contact one of the following services for support; https://bit.ly/3oJHRri https://bit.ly/3oOX8a5 https://bit.ly/3vnaOvu https://bit.ly/3oLeSmM

08.01.2022 Here's a great post by Hypnobirth instructor Jo Harris @mommazenhypnobirthing about visualisation and birth. She is gearing up for our next Hypnobirth education series, which starts next Thusday 5 November. It's a small group so will be able to meet at MAMA Kensington! More info and booking details trhough the link in our profile.

07.01.2022 Celebrating three MAMA birthdays today - midwives Marita and Sarah, and practice manager Keri-Ann! This was during a very brief break amidst a week full of welcoming new babies into the world :)

06.01.2022 We're so excited to welcome student midwife Tilley on Monday! She's in for a treat with MAMA's extended family of expectant and new mums! "Hi, I'm Tilley. I'm in final year of my midwifery degree, and this is my final placement before I graduate! I'm from a small country town north of Melbourne, and I've been lucky to complete a few midwifery group practice placements in rural towns, as well as plenty of hospital of placements, but nothing as special as MAMA so far. My great...est passion in my degree and clinical experience so far have been woman and family centred care, and the positive impacts continuity can have, so I can't wait to learn and witness this over the next few weeks. I feel so incredibly lucky to be able to spend time with the MAMA midwives, other staff and the beautiful families that make up this community. I can't wait to see what I can learn over the next few weeks, and how I can take this into my future practice. I am so excited and I can't wait to meet you you all, midwives and families. Thank you for accepting me into your community, I can't wait!"

06.01.2022 What an honour it was to be part of Chiara's birth and to be able to share this beautiful reflection on labour from @bloom_mumma_healing There through every wave support through your birth is so important. So grateful for my husband who supports me through everything and so blessed that we could share this birth with our furbaby Bee birth is the strongest will a mother will have, each wave is sending her baby earthside closer and closer to her. We wish to resist the wav...es but when we find that the wave is us and not stronger then us we can work with it not against. Mindset through birth is everything. Each wave brings my baby closer to me was a magical affirmation that my beautiful midwives @mama_melbourne would guide me through as I transitioned from one wave to the other. I kept releasing the limiting beliefs but most importantly I felt into my body. I cried when I needed to, I got scared when I needed to, I got quiet when I needed to, I made very strong loud noises allot of the time (the most powerful way to get through those strong heavy waves) because I knew that all energy needed to be felt and heard seen with love and released. The most magical experience and truly a gift that I got to have. So blessed Chiara #bloommummawellness #bloommummayoga #bloommummahealing #bloommummalove #naturalbirthmagic #homebirth #mamamidwives #holisticwellness #holisticbirth #love #connection #power #mumma #waves #mummainherpower #repost4ig

06.01.2022 We are looking for a Part-Time Receptionist to join our Admin Team! Commencing June 2021, we have a part time Reception position available at our Kensington location. Our Administrative team supports a team of private midwives and Allied Health practitioners, providing a variety of services across many different fields. MAMA is a truly unique place that seeks to be a one-stop shop for expectant and new mums, as well as their families. The Admin team keeps the place running, ensures that the many parts move smoothly and that all of our clients experience the deep support and strength that MAMA stands for from the moment make their first phone call or step foot through the door. Please check out the full job description and info about applying at https://midwivesandmothers.com.au/employment-opportunities/

05.01.2022 Jan chats with the amazing Rebecca Czapnik. What is aquatic therapy and how can it be useful during pregnancy and in preparation for birth? We learned so much and are excited to share this interview with you! You can read more about Rebecca and her services at https://midwivesandmothers.com.au/mama-par/aquatic-therapy/

05.01.2022 Melbourne Lockdown Update: Thank you to everyone that is wearing a mask and following recommendations to keep us all safe. We wanted to let you know that our Midwives will continue to see clients as normal in clinic, however if you prefer a telehealth phone or zoom appointment instead, this can be organised by contacting reception. Our classes for the next 7 days have either moved online or have been cancelled at this point and most of our Allied Health Practitioners are abl...e to see clients if they require urgent care, we will be in touch if your appointment needs to change due to the restrictions. One of our reception staff will be in the clinic over the lockdown period. If you are attending your appointment in clinic, please ensure you are using the check in code upon entry, wearing a mask and observing social distancing while you are waiting for your appointment. If you or someone close to you is unwell or experiencing symptoms, or has visited one of the exposure sites please contact us so that we can either reschedule or move your appointment to telehealth. We wish you all the best as we enter another lockdown, please reach out to your midwife if you are experiencing any additional anxiety or stress during this time. Going through pregnancy and changes to our daily lives due to Covid-19 is not something you have to do alone, we are here for you -The Team at MAMA x

05.01.2022 Mixed Feeding - Repost @thebreasthelp Breastfeeding definitely doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Sometimes mixed feeding is the way to go in order to achieve your goals and have the best outcomes for mother and baby/babies. Mixed feeding is the combination of breastfeeding and giving expressed milk/formula via a bottle or supplemental nursing system. It looks different for each family.... I have supported quite a few families over the last few weeks for whom the combination of breastfeeding and adding formula/donor milk worked best. Sometimes temporary and sometimes ongoing. Some families were completely happy with this from the start, others found it initially disappointing. We explored different options and have used different strategies, it’s all about finding out what works best for you. If you have any questions or want to make a plan, feel free to contact me @thebreasthelp Some more general information: Regular mixed feeding might make it more difficult to keep breastfeeding because it can interfere with keeping up a good supply of breastmilk. If you’re thinking about supplementing with formula, it can be good to book in with a LC or other professional. You might talk about: -How to boost your milk supply -How much formula to give your baby -How many times a day to give formula -How long to continue giving formula. When your baby has a feed from a bottle of formula and not from your breast, you might notice: -Your baby preferring the bottle to the breast and then refusing the breast -A change in the colour, smell and consistency of your baby’s poos -Your breasts getting overfull (which can be painful and reduce your supply). If you experience any of this again, get in touch with your LC and discuss/make a plan moving forward. If you’re ready to increase breastfeeding again and reduce the amount of formula feeding your baby has, it’s usually helpful to make a plan with a LC too. How quickly you cut back on mixed feeding depends on why you’re supplementing with formula, how old your baby is and how much formula your baby is having. The word GRADUALLY is usually key, gradually decrease the top-up, evaluate and decide what to do next. ^Resource Raising Children website

04.01.2022 I held you long before my arms did, in my dreams and thoughts. I whispered to you the lullabies that would later send you off to sleep. I knew you long before I met you, I would talk of your personality made up of elbows and knees, ready to keep me on my toes, I would say. I loved you long before I saw you, tracing black and white prints of your lips, knowing soon enough I’d be kissing them with my own.... I heard you long before your cry into the world. That first heart beat, the one that echoed love and relief, a quick rhythm that made time slow down. I wanted you long before I needed you, as I sat there willing tests to show me the lines that would change my life. I felt you long before I touched you, the stretches of my belly proudly growing you. The pain that sometimes comes with being made of each other, the worry, that I couldn’t be without you now. I shared with you my heart before you’d steal it completely. I’ve shared stories, ones of how I met your father, books already sitting on your shelf. I’ve shared unspoken emotions with you that I know you can feel. I’ve shared my body, I am your land and you are my guide. When it’s dark at night I wonder, will it be tonight? I’m nervous There’s so much I don’t know. But I know I love you. I’m ready when you are. See you soon, love, Mum. Beautiful words to share from @jessurlichs_writer from her book 'All I See is You' pic @lanasvechnikova

04.01.2022 This beautiful dog made quite an impression at MAMA Hampton today! A little bit tricky to measure fundal height and listen to bub's heartbeat though

03.01.2022 RePosted from @drcarlachiro One of my favourite pregnancy activities I am always recommending to women: ‘All-fours’. This is a really comfortable position to adapt through pregnancy to relieve any pubic pain or pelvic/low back pain. This can also be an amazing active birthing position too! How? Rest in this posture with your upper body on the swiss-ball, knees hip width apart and belly hanging nice a loose. ... How long? Minimum of 10 minutes a couple of times a day! If you don’t have a swiss-ball you can crawl around on the floor or rest the upper body on the couch or armchair. #chiropractic #drcarlachiro #MAMA #Midwivesandmothers #newborn #infant #toddler #kids #pregnancy #prenatal #antenatal #postnatal #postpartum #familyhealth #activebirth #melbournemums #melbournemumsandbubs #melbournepregnancy #mamamembers

03.01.2022 Our next Hypnobirthing class starts on Thursday and there is still space available! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hypnobirthing-class-tickets-11

02.01.2022 What are your go-to recommendations for pregnancy resources (books, podcasts, documentaries, etc)? We've compiled a list of favourites from Team MAMA for the Resource Library in MAMA Members! The full list is available just for our members. One hint, though, there are two Australian authors who were very heavily recommended. Can you guess who they are? Thinking about becoming a member? Check out more info at https://midwivesandmothers.com.au/mama-members/

02.01.2022 Welcome Ruby! We are so honoured to have been a part of such a beautiful birth! "Ruby Rose Woodhouse - born 4:49pm, 11th July 2020 in a natural home birth. Deciding to have Jan and MAMA Midwives as our care and support team throughout pregnancy and birth was the best decision we made. Navigating pregnancy for a first time mum can be overwhelming at the best of times, so much information, and so many opinions.... The situation that arose with covid during my 2nd trimester added another level of uncertainty and stress. We were planning to birth at Cabrini, and had chosen a shared care system with MAMA, and a private Obstetrician. When hospitals announced in April that the number of support people allowed during labour was being reduced to 1 person, I was left feeling apprehensive, and felt as though I was no longer in control of my birth plan. We decided at this point to commit to a home birth and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. The continuity of care that we received from Jan and Rachel throughout the pregnancy was second to none. Jan was available at any time, day or night and regardless of how big or small the problem, she always managed to comfort us and ease our worries. We felt so safe during labour with Rachel and Sarah’s presence, and feel so fortunate of their exceptional knowledge, support and guidance, in bringing our beautiful daughter Ruby into the world. Circumstances pushed us to have a home birth, and in hindsight we wouldn’t have wanted it any other way, we would highly recommend both MAMA and home birthing."