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Why Birth Education Matters (Even If You’ve Done It Before)
Why Birth Education Matters (Even If You’ve Done It Before)
We often speak about 'working with birth'... but what does that even mean? It means building confidence, with an array of tools and techniques as you approach one of life's... Read more...
Birth Story: Melissa & Jayden
Birth Story: Melissa & Jayden
Calm birth helped so incredibly much with our education and understanding of the process. Jayden was so confident in helping. I had a couple days use of the TENS machine... Read more...
Maternity care options in QLD
Maternity care options in QLD
Have you just found out you're pregnant and now you have no idea where to start? Don't stress, this is super common. Queensland offers a range of maternity care options... Read more...
The Sacred Art of Rest: Why Resting After Birth Matters for Your Whole Self
The Sacred Art of Rest: Why Resting After Birth Matters for Your Whole Self
Your body has done something extraordinary. Your mind is adapting. Your spirit is stretching to embrace this new life. Rest is not selfish — it’s an essential act of love... Read more...
Choline in pregnancy
Never heard of choline? Here’s what you need to know… Choline is part of the B-vitamin family. It is essential for a healthy nervous system and brain function, and it helps the formation of cell membranes in your body. Everyone needs choline for a well-functioning body. Adult RDI varies, it is between 425mg-550mg per day (3). Small amounts of choline are produced by your liver but aren’t sufficient to meet your daily needs (3). Around 90% of adults aren’t meeting the required intake (4). But what about in pregnancy? Studies... Read more...
The spirituality of birth
The spirituality of birth
Amazingly, the spirituality and depth of experience is not at all dependent on where or how you birth - home, hospital, caesarean, induction, water or epidural. I have witnessed some... Read more...
How to Feel Calm Before Birth (Even If You’re Anxious)
How to Feel Calm Before Birth (Even If You’re Anxious)
Even the most grounded, "capable" women can feel a quiet (or loud) undercurrent of fear when they think about labour. Will I cope? What if something goes wrong? What if... Read more...
Empower Your Birth: Learn with Bloom Birth Collective
Empower Your Birth: Learn with Bloom Birth Collective
Founded by a knowledgeable midwife with a passion for supporting families during the childbirth journey, Bloom Birth Collective offers a range of services to help you feel informed, prepared, and... Read more...