DMC Support

16/04/2026

You have the right to feel safe, heard and supported during pregnancy.

If you are living with a disability, your care should be adjusted to meet your needs - not the other way around.

Support during pregnancy might look like:

• Extra time at appointments
• Information explained in a way that works for you
• Physical accessibility adjustments
• Seeing the same care providers where possible

You also have the right to:

• Be involved in all decisions about your care
• Ask questions and take time to decide
• Have a support person with you
• Receive respectful, non-judgemental care

If something doesn’t feel right, it is okay to speak up or ask for more support.

At DMC Support, we help you navigate pregnancy with care that is inclusive, individualised and built around you. We can attend appointments with you and advocate for you in the healthcare system if required.

What’s one thing that helps you feel more supported in healthcare?

[Image Description: An illustration showing a pregnant woman sitting and talking with a midwife in a clinic setting. The midwife is seated at the same level, holding a clipboard and gesturing as they talk. At the top of the image, the text reads “Your Rights in Pregnancy” on a rounded light background.]

12/04/2026

Did you know sign language isn’t universal? Most countries have their own - in Australia, it’s called Auslan.

On Auslan Day, we’re reminded that communication looks different for everyone - but care and support should still be accessible. Small changes can make a big difference to how safe and supported someone feels.

When supporting someone who uses Auslan, having a qualified interpreter is best practice. But there are also tools that can help in the moment - like video relay services, interpreting apps, and Auslan dictionary apps to support basic communication.

These can help bridge gaps, but they don’t replace the value of a qualified interpreter when it’s needed.

What’s one thing healthcare providers could do better when it comes to communication?

[Image Description: A pregnant woman sits in an antenatal consultation room looking at a laptop displaying an Auslan interpreter signing. A midwife sits nearby, turned towards the woman and engaged in conversation].

11/04/2026

Making decisions in pregnancy, birth, and parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re being given lots of information or pressure to decide quickly.

The BRAIN framework is a simple tool to help you slow down, ask questions, and make informed choices that feel right for you.

B - Benefits
What are the benefits of this option?
How might this help me or my baby?

R - Risks
What are the risks or possible downsides?
How likely are they, and how serious could they be?

A - Alternatives
Are there other options available?
What could we do instead?

I - Intuition
What feels right for me?
What does my gut say?

N - Nothing
What happens if I wait or do nothing for now?
Is this decision urgent, or do I have time?

Remember: You have the right to ask questions, take your time, and be involved in every decision about your care!

[Image Description: An orange graphic titled “Using the BRAIN framework”. Five rounded bars list each step: Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, and Nothing, each with a short guiding question to support informed decision-making.]

10/04/2026

Becoming a big sibling is a big moment 💛

This World Siblings Day, we’re celebrating the special bond that begins when a new baby joins the family - and supporting parents as they navigate feeding, connection and caring for more than one little person.

Preparing your toddler ahead of time can help them feel secure, included and ready for the transition. Small things like involving them, protecting one-on-one time, and creating a calm feeding space can make a big difference.

However your family grows, you don’t have to do it alone 💛 See more tips here: aba.asn.au/newbaby.

09/04/2026

Advocating for yourself in labour -
Save this post for when you need it most!

Labour can be unpredictable.
Plans can change, things can move quickly, and you might be in pain, tired or overwhelmed.

Advocating for yourself means making sure your voice, preferences and needs are heard… even in those stressful moments.

Here are some ways to advocate for yourself during labour:

• Bring a support plan or birth plan/preferences

• Have a support person (Partner, Mum/Sister, Support Worker, Doula)

• Use the BRAIN framework for decision making
(Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, What if we do Nothing?)

• Ask for information in a way that works for you
(Easy-Read documents, visual explanations, Auslan interpreter etc)

• Ask to speak with the shift team leader for a second opinion

At DMC Support, we help you feel prepared, supported and confident to speak up during labour and birth.
Reach out via our website if you want more support during your pregnancy, birth and parenting journey. 🧡

[ID: A pregnant woman in labour stands facing away from the camera with a TENS machine attached to her lower back. A female partner stands beside her with a supportive hand on her back. A midwife in teal scrubs stands in front of them, holding an epidural information sheet and speaking with them in a softly lit birth room with warm fairy lights].

05/04/2026

How can I access support?

Getting started is simple.

✔️ Send a referral via email or our website
✔️ We discuss your needs and goals
✔️ We set up supports through your NDIS plan

No confusion, no overwhelm - just clear, guided support.

If you’re unsure where to start, we can help with that too.

Get in touch to learn more or make a referral.

[Image description: A warm, natural photo of a pregnant woman with a visible disability sitting at a table in a home setting, writing notes while speaking on the phone. She appears focused and engaged. The image represents accessing support, planning and communication, with a calm and supportive environment].

02/04/2026

Autism Awareness Day

Autism is a different way of thinking, feeling and experiencing the world.

For many people, pregnancy can bring unique sensory needs, routines and ways of coping that deserve to be understood, respected and supported.

With the right support, people with autism can feel calm, confident and in control of their journey into parenting.
At DMC Support, we provide individualised support that adapts to you and your preferences.

[Image Description: A pregnant woman in a blue top sits calmly at a table completing a jigsaw puzzle while wearing over-ear headphones, in a softly lit, low-stimulation home environment].

02/04/2026

We love seeing initiatives like this that make support more accessible for mums experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. Not everyone feels comfortable with traditional therapy, and having different options matters. Well done to PANDA for making support more inclusive and accessible 🧡

MumSpace connects you to free and effective online programs and apps developed for Australian mums to deal with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth.⁠
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What is available through MumSpace?⁠
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❤️ MumMoodBooster Program and Mum2BMoodBooster - Six online cognitive-behavioural therapy sessions
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❤️ MindMum app - Free app to help you cope in times of stress by providing tips and ideas to support your emotional wellbeing⁠
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❤️ Baby Steps - Free online program that shares tips and information to promote wellbeing and manage relationships⁠
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❤️ What Were We Thinking program - Learn practical skills for settling babies and adjusting to changes in your relationships⁠

https://www.mumspace.com.au/

29/03/2026

Today is World Bipolar Day.
World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th - this is the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was diagnosed as having bipolar disorder after he died.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition affecting mood. It was previously known as manic depression and can cause extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression) in mood. Sometimes it can cause psychotic symptoms. The exact cause of Bipolar isn’t known, but thought to be a mix of environmental as well as genetic factors.

Managing symptoms with medication and treatment can help as well as making sure a person has good sleeping, exercise and eating routines.

This is particularly important for a parent with Bipolar as lack of sleep with a young baby, and the stress of new parenting can be overwhelming at times. It is important to have a plan before baby is born to support parents with bipolar through the first year.

26/03/2026

Purple Day 💜

Epilepsy is more than seizures - it can impact daily life, independence and confidence. It can bring unpredictability and challenges, with moments where support really matters.

One of our midwives, Emily, lives with epilepsy. She shares:
“Because I live with epilepsy, I understand how important it is to feel safe, supported and listened to - especially during pregnancy and parenting.”

At DMC Support, we provide individualised disability support, including pregnancy and parenting support for people with epilepsy and other disabilities.
Support looks different for everyone - and we’re here to work alongside you.

Wear purple to show support, raise awareness and help create a more inclusive community. 💜

[Image description: A woman wearing a purple top sits inside at a café table, reading a book. Beside her sits a calm golden retriever wearing a purple seizure alert dog vest. The setting is warm and relaxed, showing an everyday moment of independence and support].

25/03/2026

How can DMC Support help you?

Individualised disability support, with specialised pregnancy and ongoing parenting support.

✔️ Disability support at home and in the community
✔️ Pregnancy & parenting support
✔️ Support coordination

Support that fits you, your goals and your journey.

Available through your NDIS plan.

Get in touch to learn more or make a referral
www.dmcsupport.au
admin@dmcsupport.au

21/03/2026

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate diversity, inclusion and the richness of different cultures, identities and lived experiences 🧡

At DMC Support, we are committed to providing inclusive, respectful maternity care for parents with disabilities - because everyone deserves to feel supported, heard and empowered throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey.

We celebrate diversity not just this week, but every day.

[Image description: Two pregnant women - one a Black woman in a wheelchair with her hand on her abdomen and one an Asian woman with Down syndrome - sitting together smiling in a warm home setting].