Glen Valentine Midwife

13/07/2023

Going through a pretty rough time lately, having thoughts about giving up and throwing in the towel. I don't feel like my happy cheerful self anymore and nothing I do seems to be healing me. Everyone has these days but it's like this has been hanging over me for a year or so now. Sadly the end of the road may be near

04/03/2023

Incredible homebirth to end the weekend 😃
My mamas' are so strong

30/10/2022

Quick poll
For any women whom I have cared for previously....
If you had the option of choosing either the Maternity Notes book I currently use (with all your results, visits and info in it) OR completely paperless and electronic where you could log in to a portal and have access to all the same info (similar to the program my backups use Expect), which of these would you prefer?
Please comment below and let me know.
Maternity notes
Paperless, Electronic

09/06/2022

As I have shown a few families already this balloon representation of the location of placentas, here is the example....

07/04/2022

Please share around

22/03/2022

17/03/2022

Hey everyone
I've tested positive today for Covid so begin 7 days isolation.
If you need midwifery care in this time please call my phone as it will go through to Lyn who will take care of you.
See you all next week (if I'm better)

14/02/2022

What an awesome way to celebrate......
A handsome little man bought Earthside on Valentines Day by a Valentine 😄❤

23/04/2021

One of my amazing mama showed me these beauties! Check them out....
A great investment for mama wanting to collect EBM

07/04/2021

Hey all
We have a couple of rooms available at clinic (Vegas Midwives) on Sunset Road to rent out and share the space with us.
Would suit a health practitioner (massage,physio etc) or just as an office space.
If you or anyone you know is looking for somewhere, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.
0278298165

02/02/2021

Honestly, it's not rocket science

DILATION STATION! 💯

Aka the "Get it done position." 💪🏽 Most of my clients know that I love using the toilet for labor. It's the best way to release a pelvic floor and help a baby descend into the pelvis. The contractions are super intense on the potty, but that's because they are super productive! Trust me when I tell you, this is one of the all time best labor positions!

🚽you are naturally prone to relaxing your pelvic floor and perineum while sitting on the toilet.
🚽the bathroom is a place of privacy and solitude and you are used to relaxing in this room.
🚽you are using gravity
🚽you are opening your pelvis.
🚽you are allowing your baby lots of room to rotate and navigate the birth canal.
🚽you can also turn around and straddle the toilet with a pillow in front of you for comfort.

We call it the “dilation station” for a reason. I’ve encouraged many mommies to spend some time laboring on the toilet. It’s not uncommon for baby to come rather quickly after that 🤗

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09/09/2020

Update on my availability:
November 20: 2 spaces
December 20: 1 space (first 2 weeks of December due dates only)
January 21: 1 space (last 2 weeks of January due dates only)
February 21: FULL
March 21: FULL
April 21: 1 space
May 21: 3 spaces
Get in touch if you are looking for a midwife and have due dates that fit in these times. I will always take repeat clients 🙂

05/09/2020

Some awesome ideas here. Movement is 🔑

19/08/2020

Useful in turning posterior baby to anterior prior to but also during labour.

The Abdominal Lift and Tuck is one of the most effective early labor techniques for engaging baby in the pelvis. It must be done during a contraction.

10/08/2020

Ways to avoid trauma to the perineal area

Avoiding a tear during labor is a common desire. Let's take a look at ways for supporting for an intact perineum and prevent tearing during childbirth.

28/07/2020

Book now to avoid missing out!

August is almost full whanau. Get in quick to avoid disappointment. August 11th and 12th 9-3pm both days at Apumoana marae. Hit the BOOK NOW button to register and see future dates. September and November are filling up fast aswell. Hit the button now! 🌸

30/06/2020

To understand how crucial this screening can be, take a look at the short video below.
Newborn Metabolic screening is done at 48hours of age, or as soon as possible thereafter

Performed 48 hours after birth, it’s a medical procedure patients are unlikely to ever recall having. The heel prick test is administered by midwives, who dr...

23/06/2020

https://www.facebook.com/101122578175473/posts/150373496583714/
Your chance to give feedback on how you felt the support person policy was during lockdown