World Prematurity Day - 2021
- 1 in 10 babies are born premature - Babies born before 37 weeks are classed as premature - Babies born before 28 weeks are classed as...
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NICU Necessities
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...
Pregnancy Loss
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
Postpartum psychosis is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY and requires immediate medical attention! If you or a loved one is experiencing these...
Birth & Postpartum Visiting Etiquette
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...
Water Birth
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...
IAPBP Accreditation - Code of Ethics
Four Element Photography is a Perth birth photographer that is accredited with the International Association of Professional Birth...
SIDS
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...
Birth Trauma
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/Effacement
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....
Birth Terminology
Amniotic Fluid - The liquid that surrounds the baby while in the uterus. Also known as the waters Anaesthetic - A drug that gives total...
VBAC / HBAC
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...
Tubal Ligation and Salpingectomy
Some women are in search of a more permanent form of contraception. Tubal ligation and salpingectomy are 2 options available. Here we...
Assisted Birth - Vacuum
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....
Tattoo's & Breastfeeding
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...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections in Women
Chlamydia Chlamydia affects people of all ages but is most common in young women. Many who have chlamydia do not develop symptoms...
Breaking of Waters
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...
Cholestasis
What is cholestasis? Obstetric cholestasis of pregnancy, commonly known as cholestasis of pregnancy, is a liver condition that occurs in...
HELLP Syndrome
HELLP (haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) syndrome usually develops before the 37th week of pregnancy but can occur...
Privacy
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...
Birth Plans
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 Birth
Premature births are split into 2 categories; micro premmies (24-28 weeks) and premmies (28-36 weeks). Both generally require NICU...
Safety at a Birth
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 Test
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...