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24.01.2022 The beautiful connection and bonding whilst massaging your baby is so heartwarming. The pure bliss of relaxation and calmness on there little faces is just perfection.

24.01.2022 1 spot left. Please message me to secure your booking xx

23.01.2022 Blooming Mothers Corona Package With much thought, love & care I have created a package of support, guidance & knowledge to the woman of Gladstone, Rockhampton, Agnes Waters, Biloela & Surrounds during these times of uncertainty through this global epidemic. Since Monday birthing woman are having to choose only one support person during birth. As a doula it saddens me the pressure and concern that has added to pregnant women so I have made this package to give as much s...upport as I can offer during the prenatal and postnatal journey. Please contact my page if you would like to make a booking as spots are limited. I hope you are coping through isolation if you need any advice or support please dont hestitate to message me even if its just to have a conversation I am here Please take care. Much love Tamika xx Blooming Mothers Doula Services xx https://bloomingmotherdoula.wixsite.com//blooming-mothers-

22.01.2022 How great is my clients vision board for birth #birthvisionboard #positivebirth #positivebirthaffirmations #laborvisionboard #labor #birth #doulasupport #doula #clienthomework #birthbecomesher #thebirthfemmes #ilovewhatidoula

22.01.2022 10 Days New It always is such a precious time the days and weeks after birth. This was my first postnatal visit yesterday after being a part of the journey of pregnancy, labour & birth with Sarah & her family. As her Doula it is part of my care to allow mumma to debrief her birthing experience and check how she is handling her transition to motherhood of now being a mumma of three. I also do a lil check on little Orlandos progress on feeding, sleeping and growth. And of co...urse now little Olly is doing amazingly well and is healthy I got to fit in a little cuddle . Why is debriefing important and why do I do it??? Birth debriefing provides the birthing woman with the opportunity to talk about her birthing experience. Even for mummas who have been through birth before will know with every birth comes a new experience. Allowing mum to ask questions about what happened, alleviates any confusion, or trauma or fear and help her to gain much more of an understanding. Mumma may have experienced something unexpected, or the birth wasnt what she expected it to be like. Having unanswered questions can lead to unresolved, negative feelings about birth and increases distress. It can have long term consequences for the woman and her family. A woman who isnt able to express or talk about her birth experience is left with intense feelings of guilt, shame and failure and creates more trauma and fear in not being able to trust her body to birth again in the future. Having the opportunity to understand what happened with her care providers and who was present during her labor and birth can help answer the very important question, Why?. Being able to process her experience with the facts provides her with the chance to tell her families story in a whole new positive light. #prenatalcheckup #postpartum #prenatal #debrief #birthdebrief #doula #doulasupport #birthbecomesher #ilovewhatidoula #thebirthfemmes See more

20.01.2022 Love your postpartum bodies! For what it endured & the gift of life it gave us. It shouldnt be shamed or give us embarrassment but truly should give us a sense of pride! As Mothers Day fast approaches I wanted to reach out & say....Your body is amazing! You are beautiful! And your body deserves to be celebrated! Mummas live your best lives!! Happy Mothers Day for tomorrow!!! X Much Love, Tamika xx

20.01.2022 Birth isnt something we do, its something we give, as soon as your baby is earthside, you have given birth, NO MATTER HOW! #csectionawarenessmonth #cesareanawarenessmonth #cesareanbirth #allbirthsmatter #emergencycesarean #givingbirth #doulasupport #doula #doulasupportedbirth #doulasupportedcesarean #givinglife #laboranddelivery #labor #birth #labour #birthbecomesher #ilovewhatidoula #thebirthfemmes

19.01.2022 Positive Birth Affirmation I trust my body and baby to know how to birth. #positivebirthaffirmation #positivebirth #affirmationcard #affirmationsoftheday #affirmations #birth #labor #doulasupport #doula #birthbecomesher #ilovewhatidoula

19.01.2022 Let choice whisper in your ear, and love murmur in your heart, Be ready, here comes life! -Maya Angelou :@santacruzbirthphotography #wordstoliveandbirthby #waterbirth #enlightenedbirth #doula #trustyourself #birthpartner #birthtogether #showyourlove #sharethesemoments #birth #labor #birthbecomesher #thebirthfemmes #ilovewhatidoula

18.01.2022 In Between Two Worlds This powerhouse of a 1st time mumma was so strong & an absolute inspiration to watch as she continued to find strength even after enduring 24 hours of labor. Against all odds she pushed through & kept fighting to get the vaginal birth she dreamed of And she did it! It was such a memorable & magical birth to be a part of and I will forever be grateful to have shared it with her and her partner for every single one of those 24 hours alongside them bo...th. *posted with mothers permission #shedidit #strongbirthingmumma #somuchstrength #firsttimemum #somuchpersistance #breathtaking #labor #birth #betweenbothworlds #ilovewhatidoula #doula #birthbecomesher #thebirthfemmes See more

18.01.2022 Sooo beautiful Just magical

16.01.2022 Happy Halloween! pump_momma_pump #pumpkin #pumpedmilk #pumpingmilk #pumplifechoseme #workingpumpingmom #breastpumping #breastfeeding #breastfedbaby #exclusivelypumping #breastfeeding #breastfedbaby #mumlife #breastfeedingmum #lactation #halloween2020 #pumplife #pumpmummapump #doula #thebirthfemmes #ilovewhatidoula

15.01.2022 Breastfeeding & Hormones Oxytocin is a powerful hormone and is responsible for breast milk "letting down," or moving to the front of the breasts. Oxytocin is the same chemical released in the brain when a person falls in love! When baby is suckling at the breast,they trigger tiny nerves in the nipple.These nerves cause hormones to be released into your bloodstream. Another hormone called prolactin acts on the milk-making tissues. Its then that the oxytocin causes the bre...ast to push out or let down the milk. The let-down reflex makes the milk in your breasts available to your baby. Cells around the alveoli contract and squeeze out the milk, pushing it down the ducts towards the nipple. Oxytocin also makes the milk ducts widen, making it easier for the milk to flow down them. So as you can see bonding with your baby is also a important factor for breastfeeding as it releases that loving hormone oxytocin, so enjoy all those cuddles and kisses and that beautiful newborn smell it all plays a part in allowing that milk to be let down to successfully breastfeed your beautiful baby. @calissabreephotography #breastfeedinghormones #breastfeeding #breastfeedingpostpartum #twoweekspostpartum #letdownreflex #bonding #bondingwithbaby #releasinghormones #doulasupport #ilovewhatidoula #doula #birthbecomesher #breastfeedinggoddess See more

15.01.2022 How amazing is our bodies as women to endure all this and still feel so much love for our unborn babies. Bringing life into the world is just a amazing thing

14.01.2022 A bit of Pregnancy Humour for your Friday

13.01.2022 That First Hello #somuchloveinthereeyes #loveatfirstsight #motherdaughter #imheremummy #theydidittogether #firsthello #pictureperfect #beautifulmemories #birth #labor #doula #ilovewhatidoula #birthbecomesher #thebirthfemmes

11.01.2022 I am so excited to add this to my services as a Doula... I am now also a Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher! #yoga #prenatalyoga #postnatalyoga #childbirtheducator #teacher #babymassage #fitness #meditation #bonding #connection #pregnancy #postpartumfitness #pregnancyfitness #doula #doulasupport #ilovewhatidoula #thebirthfemmes #birthbecomesher

11.01.2022 Postpartum is a tough journey but we all can get through it with love, nurturing & support

11.01.2022 I nurture my baby with love, relaxation, and excitement. @roar.earth.imagery Model: @sblake2012 #womanempowerment #baby #nurture #love #excitement #woman #pregnancy #positiveaffirmations #doula #doulasupport #affirmationcard #birth #labor #birthbecomesher #ilovewhatidoula #thebirthfemmes

11.01.2022 I dont normally post anything like this but I thought why not give it a go I would really appreciate it if my beautiful customers & friends could please help me out in an easy way. It literally only takes a few seconds and would help my small local business grow in such dim times!! Facebook has a new feature that only takes a few seconds to do! ... Here is how easy it is to do, go to the top of my business page, across the top scroll across to: COMMUNITY Click 'INVITE FRIENDS' Click ALL' Wait 10-15 seconds for the invitations to send! Its as simple as that Supporting small businesses doesnt always require spending money. It can be as simple as sharing, liking and promoting. Copy and pasted from another small business, but supporting each other is what we are here for! Support small business during COVID-19 Thank you so much

09.01.2022 2 Spots left please message me to secure your booking

08.01.2022 Such a beautiful birth video

08.01.2022 Blooming Mothers Protein Labor Balls These easy protein balls have some of our favorite go-to ingredients; oats, honey, peanut butter & chocolate! When labor progresses & becomes more active, mummas tend to lose their appetite, so having something easy and quick on hand is perfect. Eating and drinking regularly is very important during labor to help maintain blood sugar levels and energy. Some hospitals still have a policy of no eating during labour in case you have ...to go to surgery. These policies are outdated. Recent studies have shown that there is no justification or evidence for the restriction of solids or fluids during labour. http://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-eating-drinking-lab/ http://cochranelibrary-wiley.com//14651858.CD0039/abstract #labor #foodduringlabor #proteinballs #laborenergy #birthknowledge #doula #doulacare #doulasupport

08.01.2022 The Toilet ...is one of the best tools we should be using during labor. Whether you're actually using the toilet emptying your bowels to help make more room for baby to move down, or just sitting on it, the position is known to be helpful in active labor and transition. Its the best way to release and relax a pelvic floor and help a baby descend into the pelvis. When we allow these muscles to soften, all of the hard work our uterus is doing pays off by allowing our ce...rvix to thin, dilate, and get us closer to meeting our baby. However, I advise against staying on the toilet for a long period of time. The hard toilet seat can cause some swelling, pins and needles and cramps in your legs and feet. Adding some towels along the toilet seat, a pillow and a little stool under your feet to elevate them a little can help by being more in a better squatting position which allows the pelvis to open further giving baby extra space to engage with the cervix and helps labor progress more smoothly all whilst using minimal energy. @GatherBirth #toilet #laborpositions #labortools #doula #doulasupport #ilovewhatidoula #thebirthfemmes #birthbecomesher See more

07.01.2022 This completely fills my heart with so much love & gratitude to receive this beautiful gift on my doorstep today. Thank u with all my heart my lovely Client Amy her Partner Jan & little baby Alba! It gave me such a surprise that I became so overwhelmed all I could do was cry (happy tears). I never expect to ever be rewarded because I love my job & I love being a doula, so much! But to feel appreciated and thanked for it is just a unbelievable and rewarding heart filling feeli...ng. Thank u again I will forever feel blessed to have met u & been a part of this amazing journey with u. Every moment we have shared will be held dearly & will be forever remembered Much Love Tamika xx @bloomingmothersdoulaservices #blessed #thankful #rewarded #love #gratitude #appreciation #heartwarming #grateful #flowers #chocolates #gifts #heartfeltmessage #doula #ilovewhatidoula See more

07.01.2022 Labor Lunges Lunging in labor looks different than it does during exercise.The lunge is a technique to rock open the midpelvis between the ischial spines it allows more room between the ischial spines, or the narrowest part of the interior pelvic passage. This makes the most narrow part of the pelvis plus the outlet open as the laboring woman leans towards her foot. This can also help baby move down & therefore progresses labor & can assist on getting baby into a better posi...tion for birth. It is best to be used in labor during a contraction for...Helping an occiput posterior baby rotate or descend, Helping an asynclitic baby descend, Overcoming a stall in active labor. Before performing a lunge be sure that she is in active labor first. Once she is getting regular contractions, she will be able to move into the lunge position as the contraction begins and put her foot down after the contraction finishes to relax her leg & prevent tired legs. This simple technique can be used by a laboring woman if she can stand up and put one foot on a stool or a chair, whilst she is facing forward. The chair (or stool) is to her side, not in front. She can either use the back of the chair, the end of the bed or a support person to hold onto her for stability. Using a support person make sure they stand in front of her giving her eye contact it gives her a sense of comfort, stability, security and strength. Be sure her foot is flat on the chair and that the chair is stable. During a contraction, she rocks towards her knee and back to standing straight up again. Repeat through contraction. Make sure she is breathing deeply and slowly when possible. Be sure she is relaxing the belly and the buttocks, the shoulders and neck. It is important that she does not extend her knee past her foot. She could strain her knee ligaments if she does. Just rocking gently towards the knee and away. It doesnt work if the mothers knee is directly in front of herself. Between contractions, she can put her foot down and rest her knee and move her legs for circulation. Repeat for 10-12 contractions, switching legs according to results. @trudibartleyphotographer #sidelunge #activelabor #doulasupport See more

07.01.2022 Prepare for your birth like you prepared for your wedding @calissabreephotography #birthpreperation #birthplan #prepareforbirth #prioritiseyourbirth #birth #doulasupport #doula #ilovewhatidoula #birthbecomesher #thebirthfemmes

07.01.2022 A real life story of a Cryptic Pregnancy. Congratulations mumma! What a beautiful surprise!

06.01.2022 Completely blown away by Tamika's services. We really couldn't have done it without her ( well we probably could have but it would of been 100 times more messie...r and challenging.) From the beginning we just clicked. Tamika spent 24 gruelling hours labouring with us, she is equipped with endless enthusiasm and techniques to support you throughout your labour. Her strength and encouragement was astounding. All the little touches prenatal and postnatal positively prepared me and has allowed me to recover with ease. Everything she does feels very personal and special. I truly believe that every woman needs a doula to support her through the most challenging experience of her life. Tamika will forever be in our gratitude prayers, she is an amazing person and incredible at her job. Cannot imagine that day/night without her by our sides. A million times thank you beautiful Tamika See more

05.01.2022 As a Birth worker/Doula I am doing everything I can through this epidemic to ensure I am following all updated information in regards to COVID-19. I am putting the health of myself, my family & my clients in very high regard through this time. So please be rest assured I am doing my part and taking all measures in prevention. #virus #virusprovention #covid_19 #coronaviruspandemic #hygiene #healthfirst #stayinginformed #stayinghealthy #stayingpositive #doingmypart #doula #doulasupport

03.01.2022 Welcome to the world...Orlando Jay Sullivan Born Earthside Sat 14th of Mar 2020 @ 6:03 am weighing 7.38 pounds. Words could not express how incredibly proud I am of Sarah (Mumma) who despite having high hopes at achieving a vba2c her body & little Olly had other plans. Sarah had a real emergency cesarean but that meant that little Olly was born safely as the universe intended. It really is amazing how powerful a mothers intuition is, that even being fully dilated, pre...pped & prepared to attempt a forceps delivery, & so close to achieving her vba2c, Sarah knew baby Olly needed out ASAP & that call is what saved her babies life. You are amazing Sarah & should be incredibly proud of yourself because you fought against all odds through this whole journey. I was happy that I was there all the way, alongside you and your husband Shawn to support & care for you through your pregnancy and labor. Well done Mumma & Congratulations to you Sarah (Mum) Shawn (Dad) and big brother Blake & big sister Scarlett on the arrival of baby Orlando who has now completed your beautiful family. Much love from your friend and Doula, Tamika xx @bloomingmothersdoulaservices **Posted with permission** ~Birth Story to Come~ #babyannouncement #attemptedvba2c #labor #birth #emergencycesarean #mothersintuitionisalwaysright #proud #babyboy #born #doula #doulasupport #birthbecomesher #ilovewhatidoula #thebirthfemmes See more

03.01.2022 Getting a surprise from my last client with this hamper with a personal touch and a heartfelt message (even though I would never expect any reward or gift) truly brightened up my day & gave me even more reassurance that this is path in life Im meant to be on, and that being a Doula means the world to me and its what Im destined to be! Thank you again for choosing me to be your Doula I loved being a part of the journey and watching baby Eleanor gracefully come into this wor...ld. We have shared so many memories. Our time will never be over as u will always be my friends and Indian/Aussie family, and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Much Love Always Tamika xx @bloomingmothersdoulaservices #ilovewhatidoula #arewardinggift #thegiftthatkeepsongiving #whatimdestinedtobe #forevergrateful #sothankful #blessed #thebirthfemmes #birthingjourney #myclientsarethebest #lovethemlikefamily #forevermemories @ Gladstone, Queensland See more

02.01.2022 Hold On, Stay Strong, You will make it Through! @trudibartleyphotographer #positivebirthaffirmations #support #birthpartner #staystrong #youwillmakeitthroughthis #labor #birth #birthbecomesher #doula #ilovewhatidoula #thebirthfemmes

02.01.2022 Such a amazing job once again Cat Fancote...just simply breathtaking

02.01.2022 Evidence Based Birth just launched a free crash birthing course, called "Birthing in the Time of COVID-19." It includes worksheets for taking notes, a guided relaxation mp3, and 5 YouTube videos called "Stages of Labor Part 1 and 2," "Hormones of Labor," "How to Use a Birth Ball," and "Options during COVID-19." So amazing to have incredible resources during such strange times. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/birthing-in-the-time-of-cov/

01.01.2022 Happy Easter! : @jessekayplum #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmum #breastmilk #breastfeed #breastfeedwithoutfear #happyeaster #easter2020 #doula #ilovewhatidoula #birthbecomesher

01.01.2022 Doula Network Australia COVID-19 Statement Doula Network Australia Inc. (DNA) is the national association for birth and postnatal doulas in Australia. We oppose the exclusion and restriction of doulas from healthcare services during infectious disease outbreaks, including that of COVID-19. Doulas are professionals who provide essential support services to women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Removing womens doulas at a time when they are exceptionally vulnerable is ...dismissive of their needs and desires and violates womens and babies human rights to life, health, privacy and equal treatment (doula support decreases morbidity and improves outcomes for mothers and babies). Current CDC policy notes that individuals essential for a patients emotional well-being and care should be exempt from exclusion/restriction situations. Furthermore, ACOG and AWHONN recognise doulas as essential support people and, along with RCOG, oppose restrictions on doulas being present during labour. Throughout previous pandemics (SARS and H1N1) doulas were not restricted from providing labour support. RANZCOG notes that COVID-19 seems to hold less risks for pregnant women than influenza, and preliminary research suggests that children are less susceptible to severe effects of the disease. DNA has discussed with and supports our members to follow WHO safe practices to minimise the spread of disease including vigilant hand washing/sanitising, wearing PPE as necessary, practicing social distancing and self-isolating when unwell or after contact with carriers of disease. Doulas respect, protect and promote the health and well-being of their clients. While we recognise the risks posed by the current health crisis, doulas also provide support prior to attendance at hospital, thus negating any effect that exclusion from hospitals would provide. Indeed, by supporting women at home until they require assistance, doulas help reduce the load on the healthcare system and the potential for COVID-19 transmission. DNA encourages healthcare services who have implemented exclusion policies to revise these and welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively and flexibly with hospital maternity services for the benefit of birthing women and their families. https://www.doulanetwork.org/covid-19-statement

01.01.2022 So beautiful This mumma has so much support & love around her. You choose your birthing team no one can take that away from you.