NICU is draining on all families and but heres a little checklist to help make things a little easier on you. Snacks - and endless supply...

Many have heard of the term rainbow baby, but how many of you know what the term means? Rainbow baby is a term used to describe a...

Postpartum psychosis is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY and requires immediate medical attention! If you or a loved one is experiencing these...

When babies are born, there is no doubt that everyone wants to flock to see the new baby and congratulate the parents, but this can be...

What is a water birth? A water birth is when maternal mother has her body submerged in water during the delivery of baby (baby is born...

Four Element Photography is a Perth birth photographer that is accredited with the International Association of Professional Birth...

What is SIDS? SIDS is an acronym for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and it is a label used for unexplained deaths in children under the age...

Did you know that 1 in 3 women class their birth as a traumatic experience and 1 in 4 women have major physical damage related to birth?...

Dilation, station and effacement are the 3 key things to look at when you are determining how far into a labour a woman has progressed....

Amniotic Fluid - The liquid that surrounds the baby while in the uterus. Also known as the waters Anaesthetic - A drug that gives total...

What is a VBAC or a HBAC? VBAC stands for Vaginal Birth After Caesarean. HBAC stands for Home Birth After Caesarean. It is very similar...

Some women are in search of a more permanent form of contraception. Tubal ligation and salpingectomy are 2 options available. Here we...

Sometimes baby can need a little bit of help making its way down the birth canal. Yes, it can be scary but sometimes it is necessary....

Many ask the question is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? You need to weigh up the risks as an individual as well as consult...

Chlamydia Chlamydia affects people of all ages but is most common in young women. Many who have chlamydia do not develop symptoms...

Sometimes it’s a small trickle, sometimes it's a huge gush like you see in movies. Sometimes it's premature, sometimes they have to be...

What is cholestasis? Obstetric cholestasis of pregnancy, commonly known as cholestasis of pregnancy, is a liver condition that occurs in...

HELLP (haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) syndrome usually develops before the 37th week of pregnancy but can occur...

Birth is a very intimate event and for this reason we prioritize the privacy of client’s galleries. Some women want to shout from roof...

Some ladies go in with a step by step birth plan detailing how they want every moment of their birth to unfold, and others walk in with...

Premature births are split into 2 categories; micro premmies (24-28 weeks) and premmies (28-36 weeks). Both generally require NICU...

Number 1 priority in birth photography is SAFETY! This includes Mum, any support person, staff and baby. Top safety tips to consider - Do...

Fetal fibronectin is a protein that's believed to help keep the amniotic sac "glued" to the lining of the uterus. If this connection is...

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure primarily used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and foetal infections. It can also...