There's no denying it. So often, there is fear in the birth room. The birthing mother can feel fear. Her partner can feel fear. Her family and birth support team can feel fear. Of course, as a Midwife, you too can feel fear in the birth room. Unfortunately, in our culture the experience of birth is often heavily … [Read more...]
Pink, Me and Tai Qi
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I’ve never been a wild crazy rock star fan, well not in my youth at least. But times are changing and I’m finding myself interested more than ever before. Pink in Concert, August 2018, Sydney Pink, aka Alecia Moore, has been getting my attention over the years, especially since she became a mum. She’s got two kids, … [Read more...]
Recovering Emotionally from your Client’s Difficult Birth
July 23, 2018 by 2 Comments
Have you felt the lasting impact of a client's difficult birth? Working with birthing women is no ordinary job. No birth is the same. There is high stress, exhaustion, high responsibility and massive consequences as a result of your decisions and actions. When your client has a difficult birth, it's hard on you … [Read more...]
3 Winter Wellness Tips for Midwives
May 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Midwives, Nurses and Birth Professionals usually work such demanding hours. It can take a huge toll on your immunity. These 3 wellness tips for midwives will serve you well during winter, and all year round. 1) Rest & Sleep As we get into the cooler months, the world around us becomes more Yin – cool, … [Read more...]
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
November 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was perinatal depression and anxiety awareness week 2017 last week. ABC Radio National had a great discussion about how perinatal depression and anxiety affects men too, and the chat got me thinking... What is Perinatal Depression? Let's start at the beginning. The perinatal period applies from conception … [Read more...]
Protected: Placenta?
November 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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Make Your Own Sauerkraut At Home
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
What’s the easy way to boost immunity and look after yourself? Make your own sauerkraut! (And eat it!) If you're a midwife, sauerkraut is a cost-effective, highly nourishing way to top up your tank all year round but especially during night shift periods when you are super depleted. A strong, healthy gut will help … [Read more...]
Professional, Creative Office Space for Lease in Bondi Beach
September 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Beautiful, Professional Studio Space for Rent at Bondi Beach We have a gorgeous room available to rent in Bondi’s Red Tent Health Centre! It would suit a creative or professional woman who is keen to have a great lifestyle whilst she works. Suitable for a creative space, office space or art studio. Separate office … [Read more...]
Managing Fear and Anxiety During Birth
September 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fear and anxiety during birth can be quite an issue for mothers. Speaking to midwives, it seems that pregnant women typically fall into two main camps: 1. Those who take their birth seriously, want to learn everything about it, read up on it, go to classes and do everything possible to be prepared. 2. … [Read more...]
Are You Running On Empty? Midwife Self-Care
August 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
You’re racing to the hospital to help deliver babies, you’re up half the night on shift, you’re most likely also caring for your own children or others in your family, as you’re just good at that kinda stuff, it’s your thing. And there’s not much time left for you, nor energy left in your tank. Sound … [Read more...]
