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20/07/2025

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19/06/2025

Arizbeth Dionisio Ambrosio has received a well-earned promotion for her extraordinary compassion in the wake of Hurricane Otis. Deployed to Acapulco after the catastrophic Category 5 storm, the officer—and mother—went far beyond the call of duty.

While assisting victims, she came across a four-month-old baby boy who had gone without food for an extended time and was crying from hunger. Realizing the child’s mother was unable to breastfeed, Dionisio, who had recently given birth herself and was still able to nurse, offered to breastfeed the infant.

Her deeply human response to a desperate situation earned widespread praise. Earlier this week, Dionisio was officially promoted from policía primero to suboficial in recognition of her compassionate service.

07/06/2025

New at Rambam: Therapy Dogs Helping New Moms Breastfeed 🐶👶

An unexpected new support team has joined the maternity ward at Rambam – therapy dogs. Their role? To help new mothers relax, reduce stress, and encourage breastfeeding.
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The first meeting between mother and baby is magical – full of love, connection, and emotion. Often, that bond is sealed through breastfeeding, which nourishes the baby, supports immunity, and benefits the mom. But for many women, breastfeeding doesn’t come easily.

That’s where Rambam’s new service comes in. The hospital’s certified therapy dogs are now helping new mothers through the often stressful first days after childbirth. Their calming presence boosts endorphins, strengthens the immune system, and supports emotional well-being – all of which can positively impact breastfeeding.

“A therapy dog is a tool,” says Ella Aharonson-Rot, Head Nurse of the Neonatal Department and a certified lactation consultant. “Just being near the dog, feeling its warmth, can release endorphins and help women recover emotionally after birth.”

One new mom, Maria Martzaboy, was the first to try the service:
“I grew up with dogs, so the connection felt natural,” she shared. “It’s soothing, pleasant, and calming. Between pumping, nursing, frequent trips to the nursery, and just wanting to go home – it all creates mental stress. Anything that helps relieve that is a real gift.”

The initiative, which started during the war, is now gaining traction – turning therapy dogs into emotional and physical allies for new moms.

At Rambam, even the staff who are used to being surrounded by adorable newborns admit: these four-legged helpers are making a big impact.

Original article on Ynet

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05/04/2025

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23/10/2024

‘Without action there will not be enough midwives to sustain the profession’ Veronica Casey NMBA Chair said today.

Midwifery Futures Report Recommendation 1:
‘The Australian Government fund the development of a National Midwifery Strategy and funded implementation plan.’

ACM calls on the Government to fund a national midwifery strategy. Midwives and women deserve better.

https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/News/Midwifery-Futures/recommendations.aspx

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23/09/2024

Choose Happy!
That is all😊💕
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27/08/2024

Off to night nanny a gorgeous little 4 month old and give his parents some much needed and well-deserved catch up on sleep. Loving some of this end of winter scenery and weather. . .

24/08/2024

12/07/2024

Can we TALK about the fact that moms get overstimulated and it's mistaken for anger...

No, I'm not angry; I've heard mom 500 times since the minute I woke up, the tv is so loud, the washer is going, noises outside, there's laundry to fold, my house is a wreck, bills are due, I need gas in my car, there's crumbs on everything, dishes in the sink and I can feel it all

I'm not angry. I'm overstimulated and need a minute to myself

Motherhood is exhausting. No matter what someone always needs you Go to work; someone needs you, come home; someone needs you, go to sleep; someone needs you, shower time; someone needs you, going to the bathroom; someone needs you.

A child, a baby, an adult IM ALWAYS NEEDED.

I'm not angry. 💗 I'm overstimulated

Let me collect myself before you start to accuse me of being in a bad mood. I just need a minute

08/07/2024

My gorgeous and amazingly talented midwife colleague and pregnancy photographer is doing a model call!!! You do not want to miss out if you are pregnant and fit the criteria!!!💕

Maternity model call - 3 complimentary digital images included
Don’t forget to tag all those pregnant friends

01/07/2024

Last week the last of 3 eagerly awaited hypnobubs from my May courses, made his way into the outside world!! I still have yet to hear all about his journey into the world but I know his parents were so incredibly patient waiting for his arrival (even when others didn’t want to be so patient..). I’m so proud of this little guy’s dad (who is also a great friend of mine from waaay back) for being such an amazing support and advocate for his partner and I’m so very proud of mama for being so resilient and trusting her mothering instincts. What an amazing couple!! I wish them all the very best on the amazing journey that awaits them💕 . .

15/06/2024

Sometimes our body and baby have other plans😊
As we know, we can only “plan” for the arrival of our little ones to a degree, the rest is up to our bodies, babies and…fate!
This latest new addition to the world decided his parents were ready enough to greet him that he didn’t even allow them to complete their course with me!! 😄💕
Welcome to the world little hypnobub, your parents didn’t finish preparing but they were already so very well prepared! I even told them so as our last class😉
Can’t wait to hear the long version of this family’s story💙🩵🤍 . .