Nurtured Nest

Nurtured Nest Assisting families through evidence based care and support

07/10/2025

"Midwifery models of care are models of care in which the main care providers for women and newborns, starting from pre-pregnancy and continuing all the way through the postnatal period, are educated, licensed, regulated midwives who autonomously provide and coordinate respectful, high- quality care across their full scope of practice, using an approach that is aligned with the midwifery philosophy of care, which:

i. promotes a person-centred approach to care;
ii. values the woman–midwife relationship and partnership;
iii. optimizes physiological, biological, psychological, social and cultural processes; and iv. uses interventions only when indicated.
In midwifery models of care, midwives provide integrated care, addressing the needs of each individual woman and newborn, within functional and enabling health systems, equipped with necessary resources and streamlined consultation and referral processes. They collaborate within networks of care as part of interdisciplinary teams characterized by equality, trust and respect. This approach guarantees that every woman and newborn receives personalized care, tailored to their health needs.

Midwifery models of care are adaptable to all levels of care and contexts, including home-, community- and hospital-based settings; the public and private sectors and public–private partnerships; resource-constrained environments; and humanitarian and crisis settings. This ensures wide accessibility, equity and relevance across different cultural contexts for women, newborns, partners, families and communities."

Read More: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240098268

07/09/2025
.Take a look at where the bladder and re**um are positioned in relation to the uterus 👀As baby descends through the birt...
07/07/2025

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Take a look at where the bladder and re**um are positioned in relation to the uterus 👀

As baby descends through the birth canal, their head presses against the re**um, which can mimic the sensation of needing to have a bowel movement. This is a normal and common part of labour, and often a sign that you’re getting close to meeting your baby. 🎉

It is very normal to pass stool during labour 💩
It’s handled discreetly by your birth team and you likely won’t even know it happened. If you feel the need to poo, remember you are very close to finally meeting your baby! 😀

A full bladder can get in baby’s way. Keeping it empty supports baby’s descent and can help labour progress more smoothly.

💡Partners, keep her hydrated and remind her to empty her bladder every 1–2 hours 🧊🥤

Tips if it’s difficult to p*e during labour:
🍃 add a couple of drops of peppermint oil to the toilet bowl
🚿 stand in the shower and urinate
💧 lean forward and rock/move

Your body is working hard to bring baby earthside. 💛

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06/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Stockholm University has just upended everything we thought we knew about the "s***m race" in human conception. Turns out, it's not just about who swims the fastest—it's the egg that makes the final choice. According to the research, human eggs release chemical signals that attract specific s***m while rejecting others, essentially selecting which s***m gets the chance to fertilize them.

This revelation challenges the traditional notion of a competitive race, turning it into a biological matchmaking process. The egg, in this case, is in control, not merely passively waiting. This discovery has far-reaching implications for our understanding of fertility, conception, and even evolution, suggesting that the egg plays an active role in shaping the future of our species.

Rather than just a random encounter, this biological "matchmaking game" highlights the complexity and precision involved in human reproduction. It’s a reminder of how much there is still to uncover about the science of life.

An honest and difficult story that speaks to the layers of postpartum recovery, trauma, and mental health
06/13/2025

An honest and difficult story that speaks to the layers of postpartum recovery, trauma, and mental health

Louise, 35, nearly died when she welcomed Leo-Hunter in 2021 after a emergency caesarean in which she lost '12 and a half litres of blood.'

The past few months have been incredibly full, supporting families through the sacred transformation of birth, completin...
06/03/2025

The past few months have been incredibly full, supporting families through the sacred transformation of birth, completing my Grief and Loss Coaching Certification and educating families through our Empowered Birth Prenatal Series 💕

This work is profoundly meaningful, but as many of you know, it also requires us to give deeply of ourselves. I often remind others to listen to their bodies, to rest when needed, and to honour their limits. And now, it’s time for me to take that same advice.

After many months of being on-call, I’m officially stepping into a season of intentional rest. I’m taking this time to unplug, nourish my own heart, and restore my energy, so I can continue to show up with the presence and compassion every family deserves.

I have limited spots open for 2025. If you’re ready to begin your journey with personalized support, reach out to secure your place. I would be honoured to hold space for you.

See you in a few weeks 🫶🏼

06/02/2025
.If these walls could speakThey would whisper stories of courage, surrender, and fierce love.They would tell stories of ...
05/26/2025

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If these walls could speak
They would whisper stories of courage, surrender, and fierce love.

They would tell stories of shaky voices speaking up for what matters most; boundaries honoured, choices made with intention, and strength found in the most vulnerable moments.

These walls would tell stories of making unexpected decisions, of navigating the unknown with grace, and of finding clarity in the midst of intensity.

They would speak of hands held, affirmations repeated, and the quiet power of simply being witnessed.

If these walls could speak….

.There is nothing fragile about birth.�It is not something we simply “get through,”�but a powerful, instinctive unfoldin...
05/24/2025

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There is nothing fragile about birth.�It is not something we simply “get through,”�but a powerful, instinctive unfolding of strength.

There is power in each wave.�Power in every choice.�Power in the roaring,�in the deep, quiet knowing.�Power in every pivot met with courage,�in every embodied decision led by trust.
There is nothing fragile about birth.
�It is fiercely beautiful�a rhythm of surrender and strength

**photos shared with permission from my client 💪 this is what active labour can look like. ,

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