Best Life Birth

06/11/2017

Thank you Skye for the gift of sharing your story - what an amazing woman and a beautiful family... and, of course, to Kate Kennedy Birth Photography ... as always a privilege to share these moments with you. You do way more for these families than simply capture the moments...

  Skye was just a few weeks from her due date when her beloved father died. She planned to say her goodbyes and work through her overwhelming grief, before tackling the next challenge that lay…

02/11/2017

Beautiful work Jane... you're a gift to work with...

Last night the Australian College of Midwives Inaugural Birth Photography Awards were awarded in Adelaide.

It is with great excitement to tell you that my images won both the Labour category and the Birth category. Not only that, but my image 'Between The Surges' won the whole competition 🎉🎉.

As with all birth workers, indulging in our passion for birth work takes an army of support. I have so many thank you's to make.

Firstly to my dear clients. I've been photographing births now for 10 years. It is always an honour and privilege to be invited into your birth space. I am humbled to see you at your most raw and yet, your most powerful. Every birth I witness you gift me with a renewed sense of wonder and awe of our innate ability to birth. You have all shaped me into the birth photographer I am today. Each and every one of you will always hold a very special place in my heart.

To the ACM, I think I speak for all birth photographers in saying that by holding this competition you have told us that you value us, you support our work and you see us as an integral member of the birth team. To receive that level of support from a professional body is incredibly affirming. Thank you. To all the other entrants esp the other finalists and my pal Kate Kennedy Birth Photography. You are all inspiring to me, thank you for helping to push social boundaries that is seeing birth photography becoming more and more accepted.

Katie Acorn Midwifery and Lisa Central Coast Birth Support. . The two of you were there right at the beginning when this was all but a dream. As friends you're support of my work and your ability to see the power of birth photography without me even having a portfolio was amazing. I love you both dearly.

To Lisa (with the most photographed catching hands in Australia), to the Midwives at Gosford Hospital, Wyong Hospital, North Gosford Private, the SAN, Hawsbury Hospital and RPA, to all the Independent Midwives I have had the honour of working alongside as well as the Medical Staff. Each and every one of you has welcomed me Into a birth space with open arms. You have all gone out of your way to make sure I can do my job to the best of my ability. You have all been so incredibly accomodating of me, in turn gifting amazing images to the women we are all serving.

Thank you to my sister and my parents who are always there to look after the kids if I get a call. I well and truely could not do this if it weren't for you. Dad told me when I was young that there is no point spending 40 years of your life doing something you don't love doing. Those wise words have been a driving force when I left my Midiwves Registration behind and I've etched a role out for myself capturing the most profound day of a woman's life... Her birthing day.

And finally thank you to my incredible husband and our 4 amazing children. It was during each of your birth days that I found my true power and strength and saw beauty in the rawness and vulnerability of transitioning from Maiden to Mother. I have drawn on that determination and courage as I aim to capture these same attributes in my women on their birthing day. Nick, you have always seen greatness in me. I love you.

Along with capturing incredibly moments for families to hold on to forever my other aim is to breathe light into a place where darkness is quite often seen. God has whispered to me "Jane, I want you to show the world the magnificence of my creation, the magnificence of motherhood". My hope is, when you look at my images, you see the magnificence of motherhood. We truly are designed remarkably.

02/11/2017

Great work ... it's always a joy to share a birth space with you...

23/10/2017

Wonderful words and reflection from Russell Brand...

08/09/2017

Osteopathic support for your pregnancy...

Osteopathy is a holistic manual therapy that recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. For this very reason, it is an ideal therapy for helping women cope with the pregnancy symptoms and physical challenges of pregnancy. We all know how much a woman’s…

08/08/2017

Love the way this organisation engages with the community!

08/06/2017

Dads... What's the most important thing?

29/05/2017

Here are some beautifully images and words from our friend - birth photographer - Kate Kennedy ... vaginal breech birth.

Mel’s pregnancy was relatively uneventful. Her baby was growing beautifully and Mel was fit and well. It wasn’t until the final weeks that things started to get interesting, when it was…

19/05/2017

Just imagine...

01/05/2017

Great Mothers' Day Competition at ATUNE Health Centres - check it out...

Do you remember your Mum telling you to “drink this, it’ll make you feel better”? Or “rub some of this on it and it’ll get better.” Everyone’s Mum has that “special” home remedy!

ATUNE Health Centres and Healthful Pantry are partnering together to give you a Mother’s Day to remember.

WE HAVE $500 OF PRIZES TO GIVE AWAY! Simply post your Mum’s craziest home remedy in the comments section below and you’ll be in the running to WIN!

Our Team will select 5 finalists and road test their home remedies with the top two taking home a food hamper, massage and facial totalling $500 in prizes.

25/04/2017

Great program for dads!!! Thanks Atune Health Centres for sharing...

The pressure "to be doing everything" can take its toll on fathers.

28/03/2017

And we just keep growing!ATUNE welcomes Podiatrist Sarah McMann to the ATUNE family. Welcome Sarah!

27/03/2017

I love supporting a way of healthcare that reflects our wonderful human design - we are integrated beings! A complex mix of mind, body and spirit all intricately meshed together each affecting and influencing the other...

What does integrated health care mean to ATUNE Health Centres? Integrated health care is a bit of a catch phrase at the moment. Just like ‘organic’ and ‘holistic’ and ‘sustainable’. All of these words have good intentions but when they become over used, the significance, importance and truth with wh...

06/03/2017

Maternity Care Integrated Maternity Care services for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region The journey toward parenthood is an experience that can be joyful and enriching but it can also be unpredictable, unexpected and challenging. At ATUNE, we have the capacity to support you through th...

06/03/2017

Need a GP? Our partners at ATUNE Health Centres welcomes Dr. Michael Ireson. Books wide open...
After integrated maternity care? Ask about ATUNE Health Centres' Integrated Maternity Care program - with access to a range of collaborative health care providers who can help you get the most out of your pre-conception, pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.

  Dr Michael Ireson - ATUNE Health Centres - General Practitioner BMed, FRACGP, Dip. Youth and Community Work Michael Ireson is a registered medical practitioner, specialist trained General Practitioner and is the principal General Practitioner at Atune Health Centres. Having gained his Bachelor of…

06/03/2017

Check out the progress of our building program for ATUNE Health Centre at Cardiff...

The electricity kiosk arrives...

28/02/2017

Thanks ATUNE Health Centres for sharing. I think we're going to hear much more about this in the next few years...

A growing body of research about the human microbiome leaves little doubt that our gut bugs have an important role in maintaining good health. During pregnancy probiotics can support Mums digestive system, immune system and may protect against urinary tract infections and thrush. Ask your Naturopath about supplementation with the right probiotic strains to protect Mum during pregnancy and give your baby a healthy start to life.

23/02/2017

Watch this space...!!! Exciting news!

Work on our new building has finally begun! Stay tuned for construction updates!

13/02/2017

Our partners at Atune Health Centres do some great work in suppurting women through their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey... Also ask about their Integrated Maternity Care pathway and get connected with practitioners that will provide an individualised care experience to help you off to the best of start in life for you and your growing family.

02/02/2017

Spread the news! Dr Michael Ireson available NOW for GP appointments at ATUNE Warners Bay.
PH: 02 4954 4511

20/01/2017

This is great...

18/01/2017

Women of Australia standing up for more choice and better (evidence informed) care... Let's all do our bit to open up the space for change...

01/12/2016

Hey Dads... check this out

How important it is to spend time with our kids! What can you learn this Christmas Season that connects you better with your kids. Be creative! The cheaper (free) the better...

01/12/2016

The importance of human and environmental connectedness is built into our very being. It just costs us our time and love and sometimes a commitment to rethinking the things that really matter most... such a timely reminder with Christmas season upon us.

What kinds of gifts do you have in mind? What kinds of gifts encourage the imagination? What gifts promote a deeper connection with the people around us and the earth beneath our feet?

29/11/2016

This for the dads!!!
And mums'... Don't worry! We've got this!!!
Spreading Christmas cheer...
Dads... Share your helpful tips here:

28/11/2016

Precious Sleep...

Many women expect that sleep becomes a precious commodity only AFTER your baby arrives however sleep problems often begin during pregnancy. Each trimester can bring unique challenges to getting a good night’s rest. Common pregnancy sleep thieves such as anxiety, nausea, reflux, cramps and restless legs can often be relieved with simple, safe and effective Naturopathic remedies.
For more information phone 49 544 511.
http://atune.com.au/specialty-services/maternity-care-newcastle

28/11/2016

When your little one finally arrives, their care fills your heart and mind every minute of the day. But as mums and dads it is important to take care of ourselves too. Whether it be a massage, some nutrition and sleep advice, or just someone to talk to, ATUNE’s Integrated Maternity Care Department continue to care for you and your family during the post-natal period.

http://www.atune.com.au/integrated-maternity-care

28/11/2016

The baby blues and postnatal depression... You're ok even when you're not ok! There's help even when you can't see it!

Last week was Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness week. A reminder that 85% of women experience baby blues within 7-10 days after birth and 13% will experience depression and anxiety. If you need someone to talk to our psychologist Gina Mcgrath is registered to provide pregnancy support counselling; caring for you and your family in a non-judgemental, supportive and nurturing environment.

Call and make an appointment today: Ph 49 544 511
http://www.atune.com.au/integrated-maternity-care

28/11/2016

Curious about how exercise during pregnancy affects delivery?
A recent study found that exercise during pregnancy increases the incidence of vaginal delivery. It also lowers the incidence of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders. All great reasons to stay active through pregnancy. Check out the article here and for further advice about exercise during pregnancy speak to one of our maternal health physiotherapists.

http://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(16)30344-1/abstract?utm_source=Osteopathy+Australia+Members&utm_campaign=56ba3cf267-Research+%26+Articles&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c2f887f153-56ba3cf267-45572537