About Us
Hi!
My name is Liz and i am a passionate Midwife and Mother.
I am a Mum to 4 wonderful children, identical twin boys who are 18, another boy age 14 and a 7 year old girl.
I have experienced a range of different pregnancies and births including:
- multiple pregnancy,
- pool birth,
- home birth,
- hypnobirthing,
- emergency caesarean,
- elective caesarean,
- breech presentation,
- and placenta previa.
With such personal experiences in addition to my professional experiences, I truly believe that i am well equipped to educate, support and guide new parents through the transition of pregnancy to parenthood.
What we BELIEVE & What We DO
Blossoming Bump believes that every woman deserves the right to have the knowledge and skills to be able to prepare their mind and body to have a positive birth experience.
I am extremely passionate about birth being memorable and positive and want to provide you with the education and support to help you feel empowered and have the knowledge and understanding to have the best pregnancy, labour and birth possible.
Blossoming Bump offers support and education around pregnancy, birth and transitioning to parenthood by providing antenatal services to families in Mandurah and surrounding areas.
Pregnant Mums will be able to access a range of services such as in-depth antenatal classes, breastfeeding support, endorsed Midwife Service, plus much more!
Our class groups will be kept small (max 6 couples) to allow us to give you the time, attention and support you deserve.
Having small groups will also help local expectant parents who are due around the same time to connect and form life-long friendships.
What in an Endorsed Midwife?
As an Endorsed Midwife I have completed extra training that enables me to provide Medicare funded antenatal and postnatal care. i am able to order diagnostic tests and ultrasounds relating to pregnancy, birth and the newborn period.
All my appointments are bulk billed and my private care is in collaboration with Dr Van Der Merwe ,a local GP Obstetrician.
Pregnancy care will take place at Blossoming Bump, Davey Street and from August i will be running a clinic for ladies in the Murray region at Nurture for Mums, Pinjarra.
Please message if you would like further information.
Classes
The 3rd Trimester - 28 weeks & beyond!
Class covers:
Common problems and body changes
Fetal movements
Preparing your body for birth
Perineal massage
Natural ways to help induce labour
Signs of labour
When to call the hospital/midwife
What to pack in your hospital bag
Labour and Birth
Class covers:
Different ways to manage pain
Analgesia
Positions in labour
How your baby will be monitored
Induction of labour/ Spontaneous labour
Intervention
Alternative types of births
Delayed cord clamping
The importance of skin to skin
The placenta
The importance of an early feed
Getting to know baby
Class covers:
How newborns look at birth
Bonding with your baby
Vitamin K, Hepatitis B and newborn screening
Feeding cues and how often to feed
How to reduce sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Cord and eye care
How to change a nappy an dhow often
How to bath your baby
How to swaddle your baby
How to settle your baby
Blossoming Bump Crash Course
3 classes in 1 day
This course will take you through the 3rd trimester, labour & birth and caring for your newborn. We will help to inform, prepare and empower you so that you can feel confident and trust in your body's abilities.
You will learn lots of practical skills that will help prepare you, and your partner for the progress of labour, which will help you to feel confident to stay at home until you are ready to head into the hospital.
Young Persons First aid
Course covers:
3 hour course covering common emergencies such as, chocking, burns, CPR, bites & stings
Drop in currently on hold until Tracy returns from her UK trip in October
Breastfeeding Drop in Session- run By Lactation Consultant Tracy Talbot
Every Wednesday 10-11.
Come along and discuss any concerns you may have and meet other breastfeeding Mums. Stay afterwards for a catch up and a cuppa
$10 fee, paid on the day.
No booking required.
Postnatal Exercise Class
For building the foundation of strength and fitness after having a baby.
Starting Tuesday 21st June 9:30-10:30
* 5 week block bookings
* Babies welcome in class
* Participants must have an initial Pelvic Health Assessment prior to class commencement
* Class led by Pelvic Health Physio Katie
Book through Total Concept
9555 9854
Mums and Bubs
Wednesday 20th July 10am-12pm.
Blossoming Bump, 4/19 Davey Street, Mandurah.
This is a FREE event and all welcome.
Come along for a cuppa and a chat and meet other new Mums
All classes are fun and interactive, mid break refreshments provided
Price for pregnancy classes includes yourself and one support person
Get in Touch
We aim to answer all queries within 48 hrs
4/19 Davey Street , Mandurah 6210. Next to Ultrasound Services