Postpartum With Dulcie Lane

21/04/2024

It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update! ✨

I wanted to take a moment to reconnect. While I may have been quiet on social media, please know that I haven’t disappeared — life is VERY busy and has been throwing some curveballs, which has meant my doula services are still on hold. However, placenta encapsulation continues, and never stopped. I just completed the 6th placenta for the months of March/April! 😍

While managing everything has been a bit of a balancing act, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue doing what I love. Your ongoing support means the world to me, and I want to thank each and every one of you for spreading the word.

I’m still present, though not as active in posting. Rest assured, all the necessary information is right here. Having established my presence with Dulcie Lane, there’s no need for me to post regularly. I still communicate via DM if you need and if you have any questions.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me! 💫

09/11/2023

Re certifying each year is a fun process! For me anyway.

Things change in the industry and if you’re a trained encapsulator you’ll know you want your training and business up to date, ticking all the boxes and ensuring you meet the industry standards to provide safe products for my clients.

Learning about any changes, equipment and protocols you need to be up to date on ensures I’m the best Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for you ✨

07/11/2023

Words of appreciation from a new mother I’ve known since my oldest was a teeny babe. We had many a conversation over the years about her dreams of having her own baby. I was so honoured to support her through my business over the last month after using her services since I came to Wagga. Giving back feels wonderfully fulfilling.

My philosophy when serving new mothers is when you take care of the mother, you also take care of the child. Her cup is full and this has a flow on effect.

Imagine when your whole village and circle of support around you share the same philosophy, it’s the perfect recipe to begin your postpartum journey ✨

30/10/2023

Spending time with Ash and her family was a very enjoyable and precious time after they welcomed their new baby. Seeing reviews like this from families makes my heart sing! ✨

22/10/2023

Yesterday I spent the morning at a postpartum planning session with my client, whose baby is due in December. Once baby is born I will be their doula for the first 12 weeks postpartum.

We spent our session creating a Meal Train for the family. The family are reasonably new in Wagga Wagga, and are yet to establish a physical support network locally who can help out once baby is born.

For a few days out of each week they wont have to worry about cooking, grocery shopping or ordering in. Gathering the local community and creating a virtual village will give people and even strangers an opportunity to surround the family with meals and food. This will alleviate some of the pressure of cooking for the first month or so.

Many people want to help assist a new family after bringing a baby into the world, but don’t necessarily know how. It gives them purpose and a great feeling that they have made life a little easier for them. Unfortunately many feel awkward and don’t normally ask what they can do to help out of fear of “bothering the family” or simply that they don’t know what to ask.

A meal train provides a direct opportunity to help with exactly what the family need, no questions asked. You can see what they need and gives you an easy way to support them.

This meal train will be launched soon in Wagga Wagga where I know there are a lot of generous and giving mothers and families who love to assist a new mother in need, so keep an eye out for when it launches and show your support ✨

20/10/2023

This lovely placenta came into the world courtesy of a sweet little baby boy. Prepared with the Raw Method it made 283 powerful capsules to support this first time mum in her very first postpartum ✨

This placenta is extra unique. This is what is called a “Circummarginate Placenta”. This is an uncommon variation in placental morphology. On this placenta, the point where the membranes attach is inside the edge of the placenta rather than on the outer margin.

The amniotic sac, or the membranes, is the sac in which the embryo develops. It is a thin but tough pair of membranes that hold a developing embryo until shortly before birth. The inner of these membranes, the amnion, encloses the cavity, containing the amniotic fluid and the embryo. The outer membrane, the chorion, contains the amnion and is part of the placenta, it is fused to the lining of the uterus encompassing the entirety of the placenta.

The placenta is composed of two different surfaces. The fetal surface is covered by the amniotic membrane and is the inner facing side where the umbilical cord is attached and where baby is enclosed with the amniotic fluid. The maternal surface is what is attached to the uterus, and transfers nutrients, and facilitates oxygen and waste exchange between the mother and baby circulatory system.

In this placental variation, the membranes insert inside the edge of the placenta into the foetal surface. A thin, flat fibrin band is present and recognisable in this insertion. This infection can be full, circulating the entire placenta, or partial as seen here.

A Circummarginate Placenta:
-Is most commonly seen in a uterus which has borne multiple pregnancies
-Does not require any particular treatment
-The cause is unknown
-There are no specific signs and symptoms
-There are no significant complications associated
-Can be diagnosed through ultrasound
-Is a placental variation of normal

This is one of many placental variations of normal which have come across my work bench and I love being able to recognise them ✨

18/10/2023

Greatful ✨

My time with another family has come to an end. The last six weeks has flown by and being their postpartum doula has been so rewarding in so many ways.

It is always a huge honour and privilege to enter into the family home at one of their most vulnerable times. My support is spread over many facets of a woman’s postpartum journey, and it looks different for every family what they need from me.

During the six weeks with the family I provided support to facilitate rest, yummy meals, give mum some time to herself, tend to the household chores and allow mum to have one on one time with the baby and toddler each at different times.

I appreciate the experience I have with every woman and her family I work with, and I love continuing to learn and grow as a doula.

During my last visit their toddler picked this flower and gave me some gifts for my support, although not expected, it is always so appreciated. Knowing that I have supported a family to the best of my ability is reward enough for me.

Now my support moves onto the next family for the year ✨

13/10/2023

Client testimonial ✨

09/10/2023

Last weeks client was interested in one thing for our session… rest!!

Rest is so important in postpartum and if you’re ever looking to support a new mother, helping facilitate that rest is priceless. This not only helps the new mums body to recharge, but also assists with mental, physical and emotional downtime, to reset and continue on into the remainder of the day until dad comes home.

My client had a sleepless night with the new baby and needed the opportunity to sleep. So I popped the washing on, quickly tidied, changed the baby, got the toddler ready, we packed the pram and we were on our way.

We spent a fair chunk of time at the park, baby was fed and topped up prior to leaving but needed some extra cuddles to fall asleep. On went the stretchy wrap, in went the baby and we continued to play.

It was a success as mum was still asleep when we arrived home so we made sure we were all quiet in order to sneak in some more downtime for her. Baby was still sleeping when mum awoke and it was time for the toddler to nap. A smooth transition for mum to continue to rest even know she was awake.

Lunch for her was my home made Goats Cheese and Thyme Frittata with Sweet Potato and Bacon, and for a snack it was my Double Batch Chocolate Brownie 🤤

I left with my client feeling rested and supported. Our last session together is next week, I am never ready to leave my clients and these six weeks have flown by ✨

13/09/2023

11/09/2023

Today I turned 31 🌸✨

07/09/2023

Small break before beginning with a new family next week. I’m so excited to see what this journey brings for the new parents and how they navigate life with two children.

Want to have a chat about my services as well as meet me in person? Meet and greets are flowing through each week so book your spot on my website and let’s have a cuppa together.

Thinking about booking me for your postpartum support next year?

Doula support bookings are open now for 2024. February and March are looking to be popular months already! ✨