Midwife Rach

25/02/2026

Pregnant and feeling unwell?!
Give myself or Louise David Private Midwife & Homebirth Services a message x

22/02/2026

It’s important that individuals and organisations speak up about injustices of any sort.
Much like Nathan I feel the need to speak up about the injustices that women face within the system.
Staying silent will not create change. But shining a light on injustice will.
You cannot silence us all! 👊🏽

If you want something to change, you need to make noise.

Noise creates pressure — and pressure forces systems to act.

I’m fortunate to have millions of legends around the world who help make that happen. This is not political. This is not for my own gain, this is a no brainer to use the platforms for good.

This is me righting my wrongs from 20 years ago and using the platforms I’ve been given to help others — because social media is a powerful place when it’s used properly.

If anyone wants to bag me, I say this:
👉 Pick up a lawnmower and spend a day with me.
You don’t know me, or what I’m about.

Right now, the pressure is on Blacktown Council to step up. I’ll be watching closely over the next few months to see what actually gets done in Bidwill.

If nothing changes, I’ll be back — and I’ll go harder.
They’ve been given the chance to do the right thing, not hope this slides under the carpet.

For me, it’s simple:
You get paid — do your job.
If you can’t, let someone else do it.

You’re voted in by the people, and you have a responsibility to the people. Yes, it’s a two-way street — the community needs to play their part as well. But community come first before pay rises and new offices.

And if you think all this rubbish is dumped by locals, I’ll tell you now — a lot of it is dumped by outsiders who know nothing will happen here.

Communities matter. We all have a role.

I couldn’t care less what Blacktown Council thinks of me right now — because at the end of the day, who’s the one cleaning up Bidwill?

🎥 The video is in the comments.

21/02/2026

Two days earthside 🤎

This sweet baby is pictured at 48 hours old, still connected to his placenta as part of a lotus birth. This was a choice made by his parents as part of their birth preferences and values.
A lotus birth typically involves leaving the umbilical cord and placenta attached until they separate naturally.

While some families feel deeply connected to this approach, it’s important to note that it is not routinely recommended by health professionals due to potential risks, including infection.

My role is to support families with balanced, evidence-based information so they can make informed decisions that feel right for them.

Every birth journey is unique, and respectful, & open conversations matter. 🌿

17/02/2026

We see more comments, queries and concerns about induction of labour than about any other single pregnancy and birth-related topic.

It's too hard to put everything that women and their families need to know in one post (which is why I have written two books about this!)

But here are some of the key facts.

Induction of labour is absolutely the right decision for some women, and absolutely not the right decision for others.

Some women are delighted that they had their labour induced, and some women regret this decision for decades.

Induction is often suggested for a risk factor rather than for any medical reason. This risk may not be greater than the risks of induction itself for you - only you can decide that.

It is for those reasons that we encourage anybody who might be affected by this to get lots of information about induction of labour or any other birth intervention before making a decision.

The mass media is not a good source of information about birth. Newspapers spin stories to make headlines and often fail to discuss the nuances and complexities of the issues.

Like many of my colleagues, my primary concern is that people who need to make such decisions can get good information from a credible source and make the decision that is right for them.

That’s why I’ve written two books about this. They have both helped tens of thousands of women and families make the decisions that are right for them.

I also have more than twenty articles and blog posts to help you understand the issues.

Loads more info at https;//www.sarawickham.com/iol

16/02/2026

🚨 NEW BLOG POST 🚨

If you’ve ever mentioned homebirth to anyone, you’ve probably seen the reaction. The raised eyebrows. The well-meaning concern. The “but isn’t that dangerous?” question that comes almost automatically.

As a Privately Practising Midwife, I hear these fears all the time, from clients, friends, family members, and sometimes even other health professionals. And I get it. Birth is important. People want Mums and Bubs to be safe. But many of the worries around homebirth and homebirth Midwives aren’t based on how Midwifery works in Australia today.

So let’s talk honestly about some of the most common misconceptions and what the reality looks like on the ground.

💬 Click below to read more

If you’ve ever mentioned homebirth to anyone, you’ve probably seen the reaction. The raised eyebrows. The well-meaning concern. The “but isn’t that dangerous?” question that comes almost automatically. As a Privately Practising Midwife, I hear these fears all the time, from clients, friend...

04/02/2026

01/02/2026

There is nothing easy about being cut open
layer by layer while the world calls it routine or the “easy way” out.

‼️Skin.
‼️Fascia.
‼️Muscle moved aside.
‼️Organs shifted.
‼️A uterus opened.

This is not an exit ramp.

This is major abdominal surgery.

It is the body being opened so life can come through.

It is trembling on an operating table with bright lights and cold air, heart racing while your baby is lifted
from inside you by hands.

It is healing while holding a newborn.
Standing up with stitches.
Bleeding.
Hurting
Loving anyway.

It is pain that isn’t always visible because strength is quiet sometimes and survival doesn’t always look dramatic.

So if you birthed through an incision, you did not fail.

You did not cheat.

You did not take the easy path.

You endured.

You sacrificed.

You mothered through surgery.

And you deserve to be seen.

You deserve tenderness.

You deserve honor.

This space holds you.

Your birth counts.

Your body did something extraordinary.

Graphic: Inspired by World of Biology