Embrace Midwifery Services

29/12/2025

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29/12/2025

𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧☀️
It’s the UV that matters - not how 'sunny' it looks!

In the first few months of life, a baby’s skin is very thin and extremely sensitive, meaning it can burn and be damaged much more quickly than adult skin.

And here’s the part many people don’t realise: UV levels can still be high on cool, windy or cloudy days. So just because the sun isn’t shining doesn’t mean it’s safe.

✅ What Australian experts recommend

Keep babies under 12 months out of direct sun when the UV Index is 3 or higher.

For babies under 6 months, sunscreen isn’t usually recommended as routine protection — shade and protective clothing are best.

If sun exposure can’t be avoided, use physical protection first: shade, long lightweight clothing and a hat.

📱 Tip: Always check the UV Index (not the temperature).
If it’s 3+, it’s time.

28/12/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐙𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫 - 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 ✨

Zan Maeder is a narrative therapist, doula, and parent of two, offering thoughtful and compassionate support during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Zan currently provides counselling via telehealth and will be joining us in the Embrace Midwifery Clinic at 2 Gertrude Street in 2026 for face-to-face sessions from 3rd February fortnightly.

𝘡𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦, 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴:

* Pregnancy, birth preparation, and the post-partum period

* Conception and fertility journeys

* Miscarriage, abortion, termination, stillbirth, infant loss, child removal, and grief

Zan is committed to making support accessible, offering sliding-scale fees and accepting NDIS funding 🧡

If you’d like to learn more or gently explore whether this support feels right for you, book a free meet-and-greet video chat > https://tinyurl.com/yev6rnrw

Learn more: www.zammaeder.com

We look forward to welcoming Zan into our clinic 💜

28/12/2025

Ever wondered when your baby might arrive? 🧐

This little guide shows roughly which month you might be due based on when conception happens. Of course, babies have their own timelines — but it can be a fun way to imagine what season your little one might join you earthside 🌱❄️☀️

Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or already on the journey, every path to parenthood is unique 💜

27/12/2025

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27/12/2025

𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

When planning a pregnancy or during pregnancy, many women look for clear, evidence-based guidance about everyday choices - including alcohol 🍷

Research consistently shows that alcohol crosses the placenta and reaches the developing baby at similar levels to the mother’s bloodstream. A baby’s liver is still developing and cannot process alcohol in the same way an adult’s can. This means exposure can affect growth, brain development, and long-term health outcomes 🌿

Importantly, there is no established point during pregnancy when alcohol exposure has been shown to be risk-free. Because development occurs rapidly and differently for every baby, particularly in the early weeks, often before pregnancy is confirmed health authorities take a precautionary approach based on the available evidence.

For women who are trying to conceive, choosing to avoid alcohol supports early development from the very beginning and removes uncertainty during those crucial first weeks.

Pregnancy is a time of many changes, and every decision is made with care and intention. If you have questions or concerns, speaking with a trusted midwife or healthcare professional can help you make informed choices that feel right for you and your baby 👶🏻

24/12/2025

It’s all about the Christmas outfit and accessory detail…and being the talk of the family🎄😂

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄
Today we’re sending love to families everywhere — near and far.

We’re holding close all the precious babies who arrived this year, experiencing the magic of their very first Christmas ✨

We also honour every family story: those gathered together, those apart, those missing someone dearly, and those waiting patiently to welcome a new little soul 💜

23/12/2025

The Embrace Midwifery team enjoyed the most beautiful day at Chalk Hill Wines in McLaren Vale for our end-of-year Christmas celebration 🍷

We took time to reflect on a successful year, surrounded by laughter, sunshine, and a team that continues to grow in the most meaningful ways 💫

Grateful for the journey, the connections, and the incredible people who make Embrace what it is 💜

22/12/2025

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19/12/2025

The lead-up to Christmas can look joyful on the outside - but for many new parents, it can feel overwhelming, lonely and heavy 🤍

This deeply honest reflection shares what it’s really like navigating a first Christmas with a baby while struggling with postnatal depression, and offers gentle, practical reminders that you don’t have to do it all, or do it alone 💜

It’s a week before Christmas. Everyone has been asking me when I’ll take my baby to get his first Santa photo. And I’m torn between wanting his first…

19/12/2025

Some important messages for this time of the year 🎄

Reminders for the over thinkers at this time of year!

(Art by .recipe on IG: www.instagram.com/p/DR2JYpLkUpt/)