Postpartum Bleeding – What to Expect

by | Postnatal Care

Vaginal bleeding (known as Lochia) is a normal part of giving birth, whether you have a vaginal birth or a Caesarean section birth. Lochia is made up of tissue, blood and mucous.

The bleeding is due to the placenta detaching from the wall of the uterus (after the birth of baby), where it was held in place by blood vessels that ran between the uterus and placenta. This leaves the blood vessels open, which causes the bleeding, whilst the uterus works hard to clamp them shut post birth and renew the lining of the uterus.

Right by my side

by | Birth Stories

Around this time 4 years ago my waters broke so I thought I’d share with you all the story of my 3rd birth

The image was taken maybe a day or so before I went into labour, but I have always loved this photo as it reminds me of the nights my little girl stayed close by me until her brother arrived safely.

Oxytocin Bubble…

by | Birth Stories

Look at these two gorgeous humans who have just welcomed their beautiful baby boy earth side!

Mum, Dad and bubs are truly in an ‘oxytocin bubble’ after a marathon 17 hour labour! And their triumphant smiles say it all!

Getting to know Calmbirth Educator Kat Aqulina

by | Educators

Kat is a Registered Midwife since 2015 and has been facilitating childbirth education classes since 2017. Perinatal education is where her passion lies and truly believes that with Knowledge comes Confidence!  She says, “my passion for education has led me to Calmbirth and I am so glad it did! What an amazing, mindful, oxytocin inducing program!”