Midwife Lauretta

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Midwife Lauretta

Hi � I’m Lauretta - a Midwife, Birth educator & Acuneedling Midwife.

05/02/2026

January you were lovely!! Beach time, slow school hols and soaking it all up with my girlies, alongside the juggle that is now both Jim and I running our small businesses.

The freedom and flexibility is such a gift, but it does mean challenges in other ways…

Back into Acuneedling and IPRW post my hysterectomy surgery, and back to clinical work at the hospital.

I truly LOVe the variety of ways I get to work with women and families!

Still feeling the fatigue in some ways, but also noticing the benefit of being sans uterus.

Gone are the two weeks of pain and fatigue every month 🙏 truly life changing!!

Hormonally things are still settling and figuring themselves out.. but it’s SO nice to feel the benefits and to start the rebuild - strength training here I come 🥳🥳🥳

04/02/2026

Pauses aren’t necessarily a sign that something is wrong.

Pauses can be purposeful throughout labour

In a physiological or spontaneous labour, there can be times where they’re very normal.

Did you notice any of these in your labour?

02/02/2026

You don’t need to feel calm all the time..
And you definitely don’t need to be fearless - it’s unrealistic!
Firstly 👉🏼Get curious about your fears, what are they?
What might they be asking you?

What do you need? Is it;
- more support
- information and knowledge
- space to figure out what feels right for you?

This matters because when we sit in a place of fear that is alllll encompassing, it can impact your body in a whole heap of ways, hormones, tension and space in your body & pelvis as well as how you experience and are able to manage challenges.

This is why I teach Your Birth Class, and I love diving deep into this part because birth doesn’t have to be filled with anxiety and fear!

If you’d like support with managing your fears around birth, my classes for March and April are open for bookings - check out the linky in my bio 🔗

28/01/2026

If you’re pregnant and quietly wondering
“Will I cope?”
“What if I panic?”
“What if birth doesn’t go how I imagined?”
this is for you 💛

Your Birth Class isn’t about memorising stages of labour or being told to “just breathe.”

It’s about understanding what’s happening in your body, learning how to work with it, and building the confidence to adapt if things change.

We cover:
✨ the why behind labour sensations (so pain feels less scary)
✨ practical body preparation to create space and ease
✨ mindset tools to stay grounded when things feel intense
✨ how to troubleshoot in labour — not freeze or feel overwhelmed
✨ and how your partner can actually support you

Most couples come in feeling nervous…
and leave feeling confident and even excited!

The Feb class is coming up and there are spots left + next dates are:
• 7th Feb
• 28th March
• 25th April

It's all covered in one day from 9-4:30pm in Ballarat.

When to book your class?
Ideally from 26-34 wks, to allow time to practice the skills for birth - but if you're feeling really nervous it's never to early or late!

👉 Book via the link in my bio

21/01/2026

These are a few of the things I wholeheartedly believe in — shaped by years of midwifery, listening to women, partners, and being alongside people through birth in all its forms.

Not rules.
Not “one right way”.
Just the values I bring into my birth education, Acuneedling, bodwork and the way I support you.

I believe birth is personal.
That feeling informed, supported and heard matters.
That your emotional experience counts just as much as the physical outcome.
And that you deserve information — not pressure — so you can decide what’s right for you.

If this resonates, you’re very much in the right place And if you’re still figuring out what you believe about birth — that’s okay too.

I’d love to know some of yours x

19/01/2026

Let’s talk about it & do a little check in 💛

Birth brings up so many questions, worries, curiosities and “what ifs” — and as your friendly midwife I’m here to tell you that it’s normal!

There’s no right or wrong thing to be unsure about, but the reassuring thing is that for the most part, they’re figure-outable (unsure if this is actually a word but anywho..).

There’s a whole heap you can do to work on, wherever you’re starting and whatever comes up.

So I’d love to know…
👉 Finish this sentence in the comments:
“The thing I’m most unsure about with birth is…”

This is a judgement-free space and it’s VERY likely someone else reading this is thinking the exact same thing.

I’ll be reading and replying 💛

12/01/2026

Birth is NOT the finish line, it’s just the beginning and we know that your experience can impact postpartum and recovery both physically and emotionally- this is why you gotta plan for AFTER the birth as well!

It can be an intense time, healing from and processing your birth, alongside learning how to care for a new little person.. in these episodes I chat with perinatal counsellor Fiona Rogerson about what trauma is, how it can show up and how to get support, a really important listen!

Sleep is such a hot topic and one that can be hugely challenging to navigate - but what if we went into it with knowledge around what’s ‘normal’ and had realistic expectations? This is where Hannah comes in - she is trained in neuro developmental care alongside being a midwife and Lactation consultant, and I wish I’d had this to listen to before I had my own babies!

Lastly - I finished the season with a hugely informative chat with the lovely Tamika Newman, a midwife, orofacial myologist and LC - she speaks to how ties are a whole body issue, what to look for when seeking assessment and support and supporting your baby as a whole if you are navigating this often tricky pathway.

I hope these help smooth this transition time for you, and if they helped you - pls leave a review to help me keep sharing these chats with you 😊️

07/01/2026

Get these episodes in your earballs if you want to know what you can be doing right now to help support your body physically for birth, learn how to use one of my FAVE birth tools in the TENS and how to get the most out of it + BIRTH PLANS 101, tips to write yours and why you need one!

You’ll also get an insight into how Chinese medicine can be a beautiful addition to your pregnancy care and birth prep to help with common pregnancy symptoms and challenges as well as after your birth for recovery

+ BIRTH STORIES thanks to Sarah, a midwife herself who shares how navigated birthing her third baby who was breech and Gemma’s home birth story.

Happy listening and share which one is your fave 🎧

05/01/2026

Generally - It’s a marathon not a sprint, for most people..

🏃‍♀️ Expect and be prepared for it to take time, especially the early labour part.. this means;

- REST - even if you wake for contractions, every rest in between adds up over hours
- You don’t need to be up and active straight away - unless it feels good and you need to (but rest in between)
- Timing straight away isn’t always helpful - wait until you notice a more regular pattern
- Think about spaces at home where you might like to labour and rest - have you got some props (gym ball, pillows, mats) to allow you to sink in to the rest in between
- TENS - one of the best tools to pop on in early labour
- Hydrate
- Fuel your body with nourishing food - think carbs and protein
- Support your mind - surround yourself with ppl who believe in you and remind you that you CAN do it, even when it gets hard
- Tune into baby’s movements - even in labour babies should still move
- Keep in touch with your care providers and remember you can contact them if you have any concerns, need reassurance or tips to help you manage, are feeling exhausted or struggling to manage at home

👉🏼And as the evidence says, longer doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong or abnormal - it’s looking at the WHOLE picture around mum and babies wellbeing.

How did you manage the early parts of your labour?

Come and learn more about managing alll the parts of labour & how to work WITH it in my next Birth class in Feb - link in my bio to book

*As always this info is for educational purposes only - always speak with your care provider if you have any concerns and for your individual situation

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Mount Clear, VIC
3350

Website

http://www.midwifelauretta.com.au/

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