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...
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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Covid19 and Perth Birth Photography
We are in uncharted waters when it comes to the possibility of having birth support during this worldwide pandemic and hopefully all you...
Hospital Bag Checklist
For Mum: □ Birth plan □ Pregnancy paperwork/Medicare card/Private health insurance paperwork □ Electronic devices...
Induction of Labour
Women all around the world have their labour induced for many reasons. The most common is for medical reasons (for example pre-eclampsia...
Vaginal Breech Birth
Do your midwives and obstetricians keep telling you to have a c-section because baby is presenting breech? Well hold up a minute a...
Assisted Birth - Forceps
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....
Pain Relief During Labour
Non-Medical Pain Relief - TENS Machine - Sterile Water Injections - Hydrotherapy - Hypnobirthing Medicated Pain Relief - Gas & Air -...
Epidurals
There are 2 types of epidurals; traditional epidural and CSE (walking epidural). Both have their risks, but you need to weigh up the pros...
Fun Facts About Birth
the first record of a water birth was in 1805 only 5% of babies are born on their due date a baby has about 300 bones at birth, but an...