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24.01.2022 There is no doubt that synthetic oxytocin has its place in maternity care, and can be instrumental in saving lives, but even the companies who develop this synthetic oxytocin state that it should not be used for routine inductions and augmentation of labour unless medically necessary. https://vickihobbs.com/medical-induction-methods-synthetic/

23.01.2022 The Rights of the Childbearing Woman anywhere in the world must be taken seriously, but for the purpose of being Australian and educating my local community I have put together some really important resources so that women have an easy reference point to go to and know that they do have rights, they can refuse treatment without recourse or shame and healthcare providers must be aware that a woman legally has the right to refuse consent and withdraw consent to medical treatments at any time. https://vickihobbs.com/your-rights-as-a-childbearing-woman/

22.01.2022 "In the last weeks of pregnancy, maternal antibodies are passed to the babyantibodies that will help fight infections in the first days and weeks of life. The baby gains weight and strength, stores iron, and develops more coordinated sucking and swallowing abilities. His lungs mature, and he stores brown fat that will help him maintain body temperature in the first days and weeks following birth. The maturing baby and the aging placenta trigger a prostaglandin increase that ...softens the cervix in readiness for effacement and dilatation. A rise in estrogen and a decrease in progesterone increase the uterine sensitivity to oxytocin. The baby moves down into the pelvis. Contractions in the last weeks may start the effacement and dilation of the cervix. A burst of energy helps pregnant women make final preparations, and insomnia prepares them for the start of round-the-clock parenting. The watchful waiting and the intense wanting of the big day to arrive are all part of nature's plan. When the baby, uterus, placenta, and hormones are ready, labor will start. Additionally, all that preparation sets the stage for an easier labor and a fully mature baby who is physiologically stable and able to breastfeed well right from the start." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595289/ See more

21.01.2022 So following on from my previous podcast on Protecting Your Rights. When women experience what they consider to be a bad, difficult, disappointing or traumatic birth it is important for them to be acknowledged and her feelings validated because this just doesnt go away and they cant just get over it and move on. We know that the way a woman is treated during pregnancy, labour and birth can have a huge impact on her postpartum experience and so we have to protect the mother and her emotional health. A healthy mother makes a healthy baby. https://anchor.fm//Episode-15---Part-2---Protecting-Your-R

21.01.2022 Do you have a calling to work with women and their newborn babies during the postpartum period (after birth)? Sign up to the Newborn Mothers Postpartum Training and you can support women during a time when studies show they need it the most. During Julia Jones postpartum doula training she will explore postpartum care from many angles including anthropology, evolution, neuroscience, hormones, traditional medicine and so much more! Plus youll discover how all of these pieces work together with beautiful synchronicity. When you graduate youll unlock business bonuses that will help you bust through your money blocks and create an abundant career doing your hearts work. I have shared my affiliate link in this post to go to Julia's website to find out more. https://newbornmothers.simplero.com//newbornmoth/training

20.01.2022 I know in my Hypnobirthing Australia classes we discuss "birth preferences" instead of "birth plan" but I also add my own spin to that and say that we need to be using "active language" around the wants and needs of your birth and that is why I still use the term "birth plan" with my clients, because these are your "informed decisions" - and give a more powerful energy than just saying "I prefer" to do something. You have to own your choices and own your birth. Your birth pla...n is more powerful than you know. A birth plan is not a legal document, but it can be used in a court of law to show how the woman expected to be treated and supported by her care providers during her labour and birth and immediate postpartum period. The birth plan shows that a woman has done her research and understands normal, physiological birth, interventions, risks and benefits and consent. https://vickihobbs.com/your-birth-plan-is-more-powerful-th/ See more

18.01.2022 The Doula Training Academy is hosting Chiropractor Dr Kimberli Forbes-Smith to discuss how chiropractic work can help women during pregnancy. This talk is open to pregnant women and their partners, doulas, midwives, obstetricians, birth workers, body workers and anyone interested in coming along. Tickets are available via the link in the event - it is a free event, but it would be appreciated if you could donate $5 towards the cost of the venue hire. https://www.facebook.com/events/435892607332145/

18.01.2022 Episode 7 Ten tips to help you prepare for a VBAC There are so many things to consider when you are planning your vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) and here are ten tips I put together to get you started, but you have to sit down and do your own mind-mapping to work out where you need more information, where you feel strong and confident and where you have mixed feelings and need to explore more. https://anchor.fm//Episode-7---Ten-tips-to-help-you-prepar

16.01.2022 Thanks to Professor Hannah Dahlen for sharing the 2018 Australian Government Pregnancy Care Guidelines

16.01.2022 "Fear of litigation and perceived safety concerns and are among the key factors influencing the decision to perform a caesarean section, according to a major international literature review conducted by researchers at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2018//180730104859.htm

15.01.2022 Sometimes it can be really hard for your partner or birth support person who is a friend or family member to see you in pain during labour. Having the right people there can really make a difference with the outcome of your birth. Lets be clear here the most important person in that birthing suite is you! https://vickihobbs.com/role-partner-birth-support-people/

14.01.2022 A caesarean is major abdominal surgery, so you can expect to experience some level of pain afterwards. Your healthcare provider will ensure that you have medications to help you cope with the pain. It is important that you have support after you leave the hospital to ensure a speedy recovery. It can take anywhere between 6 to 10 weeks for your wound to heal. https://vickihobbs.com/self-care-and-healing-after-caesare/

14.01.2022 As we continue to brace ourselves for the changes that are occurring on a daily basis, we are all faced with fears, concerns and uncertainty. These circumstances are rare and unusual here in Australia, and we now more than ever have to show solidarity and work together to get through this as best we can. https://vickihobbs.com/an-opportunity-for-women-to-find-th/

13.01.2022 Chiropractor Dr Kimberli Forbes-Smith is giving a talk on how chiropractic work can help women during pregnancy. This talk is open to pregnant women and their partners, doulas, midwives, obstetricians, birth workers, body workers and anyone interested in coming along. Tickets are available via the link in the event - it is a free event, but it would be appreciated if you could donate $5 towards the cost of the venue hire. https://www.facebook.com/events/435892607332145/

12.01.2022 With all the talk about early induction and the ARRIVE trial here is a good article by Dr Sarah Buckley https://sarahbuckley.com/should-every-mother-be-induced-th/

12.01.2022 Julia Jones from Newborn Mothers has trained 700+ professionals in the ancient art and science of postpartum care and I am so blessed to have been trained by Julia in postpartum doula work and continue to gain so much insight and knowledge from her as part of Back to Basics Birthing. It is awesome that Julia will be talking this Saturday 22nd February at Wellness on Whatley as part of The Birth Folk February Meet Up morning tea. She will be sharing her incredible insights ab...out: Why Baby Brain is the Secret to your Blissful Postpartum Learn how your brain changes when you become a mother (for the better!) Discover traditional cultural care to avoid feeling overwhelmed and exhausted How to get the support you need to feel healthy and loved instead. TIME: Please come at 9:45am for a 10am start PARKING: Parking opposite Wellness on Whatley at the train station and is free on Seventh Ave near the Church. This is an inclusive community meet up for anyone who is planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant and/or postpartum. We encourage single parents, LGBTQIA+ parents, families who are new to Australia, families of colour and all birthing people to attend. Birth workers and health professionals are welcome to attend. You MUST purchase a ticket, which is available via the link below - there are only 20 spaces available. https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=592411

12.01.2022 Early bird price for Dr Sarah Buckley's "Undisturbed Birth: The Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing" workshop in Perth ends this Sunday 8th September, so if you haven't got your ticket this is a reminder so that you don't miss out. https://sarahbuckley.com/undisturbed-birth-the-hormonal-ph/

08.01.2022 The Natural Alignment Plateau phrase was first used by Marjie Hathaway, who is an independent childbirth educator and author of several books, as well as a practitioner trainer for the Bradley Childbirth Method. She highlighted that it is not uncommon for women to get to a point in their labour where their cervix stops dilating. This usually happens before transition, but it can happen at any time, but it doesnt mean that the cervix is broken or has failed. https://vickihobbs.com/the-natural-alignment-plateau-stop-/

07.01.2022 Don't miss Dr Rachel Reed's talk this Saturday in Mt Claremont on "Physiological Birth, Inductions and the latest research" - a must for anyone who works with pregnant women - or pregnant women who want to know more. Refreshments and a delicious lunch is included. For more details click on the link below or email [email protected] http://vickihobbs.com/dr-rachel-reed-perth-seminar/

07.01.2022 Earthside Perth - Odile Chaperon shares this great blog on "When Labour Stalls Or You Are Put On A Progression Timer" and how a doula can support you when you are feeling anxious or confused about what to do. ://doulatrainingacademy.com.au/when-labour-stalls-or-you-are-put-on-a-progression-timer/

06.01.2022 The curse of the due date and the eviction notice for your baby is clearly etched in every womans mind after she has confirmation of her pregnancy. She marks that date on the calendar with excitement and shares this with all her family and friends. This is when her baby will come. Then as the days grow into months, her belly getting bigger and more noticeable, her hormones raging and hospital visits increasing, her due date starts looming and then we see the infiltration of... stress, anxiety and fear as her head is filled with comments about dead babies, the placenta failing, big baby, small pelvis, closed cervix, red hair, short height and time limits, staff shortages and the list of failures is endless. Why are women no longer allowed to enjoy their pregnancy and positively anticipate a normal, physiological birth? https://anchor.fm//Episode-17---The-Curse-Of-The-Due-Date-

06.01.2022 Over time women have forgotten that birth is a natural and normal process as they have been bombarded by the clinical and medical side of pregnancy and birth. Many times there is a lack of preparation and education and also the conditioning of our mind from a very young age that birth is painful because of other peoples experiences. We are also exposed to movies, images and TV shows that depict childbirth as a horrendous event that should be feared. Birth is about bringing... a new person into the world and this should be a celebration and a calm, happy experience. This is an opportunity for me to provide all women (pregnant or those contemplating pregnancy) and their partners or support people with information and education about positive pregnancy, labour and birth experiences. We need to go back to basics. http://www.wellwomansanctuary.com.au/membe/pregnancy-birth/ See more

05.01.2022 I am running a Back to Basics Birthing workshop on Wednesday, 20th February from 9:30am till 2pm. This is open to individuals and couples to learn some active birthing techniques like massage, acupressure, optimal positioning, relaxation and fear release. We will be getting your body into optimum condition so your baby is in optimum position ready for birth. The special price is $50 per person or $90 for couples with snacks, tea and coffee provided and you can bring your own lunch. Let me help you get your mind, body and emotions ready for birth. Email me at [email protected] to register (places are limited to ensure space to move around and practice).

03.01.2022 My friend and Hypnobirthing colleague Pip Wynn Owen is running these "Bub Savvy" parenting workshops after Christmas and I really recommend you attend - it will help you recognise that parenting is a learned behaviour and there is so much conflicting advice out there. Do yourself a favour and book in so you feel a little more confident and prepared to be a parent. https://www.birthsavvy.com.au//bub-savvy-workshop-life-w/

03.01.2022 For anyone needing more information regarding Group B Strep, Dr Sara Wickham has updated all her resources so here is the link: https://www.sarawickham.com/topic-/group-b-strep-resources/

03.01.2022 Don't forget this is on tomorrow. Chiropractor Dr Kimberli Forbes-Smith is giving a talk on how chiropractic work can help women during pregnancy. This talk is open to pregnant women and their partners, doulas, midwives, obstetricians, birth workers, body workers and anyone interested in coming along. Tickets are available via the link in the event - it is a free event, but it would be appreciated if you could donate $5 towards the cost of the venue hire. https://www.facebook.com/events/435892607332145/

01.01.2022 Episode 20 The Natural Alignment Plateau Stop Blaming the Cervix The Natural Alignment Plateau phrase was first used by Marjie Hathaway, who is an independent childbirth educator and author of several books, as well as a practitioner trainer for the Bradley Childbirth Method. She highlighted that it is not uncommon for women to get to a point in their labour where their cervix stops dilating. This usually happens before transition, but it can happen at any time, but it doesnt mean that the cervix is broken or has failed. https://anchor.fm//Episode-20---The-Natural-Alignment-Plat

01.01.2022 Are you interested in hearing about home birth? Then come along to The Birth Fold meet up this Thursday in Maylands. https://facebook.com/events/440595663252732/?ti=icl

01.01.2022 Having a previous caesarean brings a lot of anxiety, uncertainty and questions for women planning their next birth. Do you have a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) or do you book in for a repeat caesarean? How safe are either of those options and what are the benefits and risks? What questions do you need to ask your care providers? What tools and techniques can you use to give yourself the best chance of a vaginal birth next time? How can you prepare for a positive experi...ence no matter how you birth? Find out the answers to these questions and so much more at my VBAC - Back to Basic Birthing workshop on Sunday 9th February 2020 in Maylands. You will receive all the latest statistics, evidence based information along with ways that your partner can feel confident in supporting you, providing for you and preparing you for any birth outcome. This workshop will give you a balanced overview on the facts, myths, risks and benefits of VBAC and repeat caesarean so that you feel confident about the choices you have and the decisions you make. VBAC is not about what anyone else is doing it is about you being educated and asking the right questions related to your circumstances, to get all the answers you need to make an informed choice for your birth. For more information about this workshop, please click on the event link or send me an email to [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/events/633301054077923/