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Welcome to the world little people:
Baby Xavier - Born at 6.40am on 23rd January 2012, a shy 4.5kg (10lbs). I was honoured to be part of this experience for Nicole & Luke - thank you! Your little man is just gorgeous and I'm so very proud of your approach, efforts and decisions along the way.
Baby Daniel - Born at 1.22pm on 3rd January 2012, a healthy 3.9kg in a courageous and triumphant drug and intervention-free VBAC! So proud of both his Mum and Dad, a great result!
Baby Sierra - Born at 7.47am on 5th December at a healthy 3.8kg. Congratulations to Hayley & Lee and big brother Logan on the birth of your gorgeous girl! Hayley, you were amazing during your labour - well done!
Baby Matilda - Born at 2.06pm on 7th November, a very healthy 4.1kg! Congratulations to P & J, and thank you for inviting me to share in Matilda's arrival, it was an honour.
 Baby Jana Elizabeth - (Pronounced "Yahna") Born at 6.56am on 7th October, 3.22kg. Check out her beautiful mumma (Erna) moments after the birth!
Baby Keanu Jarrah - "Born into water at home at 3.20am after less than 4 hours of hard labour. 4.49kg and 10 mins of pushing - no tears! Who says little women can't birth big babies!" Congratulations to Virginia & family!
Baby Hayley, born 1.35am into Daddy's hands in the back of the Subaru outside T & J's house on 6th September. All doing great after the speedy arrival!
Baby Archie, born at 5.25am on 15th August, a waterbirth at home after an amazing 3hr labour. What a birth - what a woman! Both his Mum and Dad did a fantastic job and he's just perfect! I'm so happy they achieved the birth experience they had hoped for.
Baby McKenzie, born at 8.12am on 10th August at KEMH in an inspiring VBAC. I'm so proud of both of you L & D - what a journey! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to support you both.
Fast facts:
"Childbirth hasn't changed since the beginning of history; only our attitudes and out methods ever change. Well-designed research studies reveal the truth behind attitudes and practices. With solid, reliable information in your hands, you have a better yardstick with which to evaluate everything related to your baby's impending birth: caregivers, institutions, practices, policies......"
Marsden Wagner, M.D.,M.S 'Creating Your Birth Plan, The Definitive Guide to a Safe and Empowering Birth' (2006)
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Have you ever wondered if a VBAC is worth the risks?
Well, there needs to be 370 repeat caesareans done (instead of VBACs) in order to prevent 1 symptomatic uterine scar rupture, and there needs to be 7,142 repeat caesareans done (instead of VBACs) to prevent 1 baby dying from uterine rupture in VBAC.
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BodyWise BirthWise provides:
- Naturopathy - For general health and wellbeing, specialities include; women’s hormonal health, preconception, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal period.
- Active Birth Workshops – Empowering, informative, practical and interactive workshops to prepare for labour and birth.
- Beer + Bubs - Childbirth education for dads at the pub. A winning combination!
- Doula/Birth Support - A doula offers unbiased information, physical and emotional support during pregnancy, childbirth and in the postnatal period. Working alongside and for couples, to achieve an empowered, informed and truly better birth experience!
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Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight
Exhibiting common sense; prudent: Having great learning; Provided with information; informed
wisdom:
Accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Common sense; good judgment
A wise outlook, plan, or course of action.
nurturing:
To nourish; feed.
To educate; train.
To help grow or develop; cultivate.
My 6 year old son was sitting at the kitchen bench watching me make dinner with pen and notepad in hand.
He asks "Mummy, what should I draw?" I was a little lost for ideas so I cheekily replied, "Draw a woman giving birth..."
He was busy (and quiet) for 2 minutes and this is what he had drawn.
Note birthpool, couch on left hand side and kitchen bench/drawers on the right, kitchen sink bottom right - I presume its a homebirth!.
As for the sound effects - go figure! Bless him x
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