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23/03/2026

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23/03/2026

Giving birth at home is an option if you are low risk during your pregnancy and it's something that you want to do.
Over the years, I have started to see the difference in how people perceive home birth. Initially home birthing families were seen as 'hippies' but now it's just another birth option.
Do your research and find what is right for you
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08/03/2026

To me, every birth is special. This birth however was not just special, it was magical. This baby girl was born still inside of her bag of waters (En coul). This is a very rare occurrence and in many cultures is even seen as sacred. It almost seemed that she did not even realize that she was born.
This is a family I got to know very well over the years, as I was also part of both older siblings' birth stories.
Congratulations to this special family. You make a fantastic team.
As always, MJ how I love working with you

(Posted with permission)

04/03/2026

Happy IBCLC day to all my colleagues around the world ❤️

09/02/2026

I also had to try it and I love it ❤️

03/02/2026

This year has started off with a bang.
3 babies born in the last 3 weeks and quite a few more homebirths lined up in the next few months.
Every birth is different.
Every birth is special.
Mary-Jane, we have had so many births together in the last few years. From the start I knew we make a good team.
I remember many special times with you.
One of them was when we both still had younger babies/children and who just had to come along to a birth. I remember us sitting on the new moms bed after the baby was born and we all 3 breastfed our children . The newborn, a 6 months baby and a 2 year old.
I'm looking forward to more beautiful births with you.
Mary-Jane Smith

Should you wonder about homebirth, how it works and if it is for you, please reach out.
We would love to meet with you.

22/01/2026

Magic happened last night and we were privileged to witness it. ❤️
A huge welcome to the sweetest little girl, who made everyone wait and test their patience for quite a bit. She then proceeded to show us that the reverse can also be true and come in such a hurry that there was no time for any of our plans.
Melissa Marais and Brendan, congratulations to the birth of your beautiful sweet baby girl. You surely have an amazing birth story to tell.
What a privilege for us to be able to witness these miracles, see the strength of women and be a part of these special times in people's lives Mary-Jane Smith how I love to work with you.

(Posted with permission)

06/01/2026

One of my all-time favourites at antenatal appointments is to involve the siblings. This little guy is always a helper when I arrive. He wants to help with the blood pressure and very keen to also listen to his baby sister's heartbeat. He even showed me that he recently got his own stethoscope
He will be a great big brother
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09/10/2025

This might be of interest.
There is help ❤️

Our Eating Disorder Support for Moms and Birthing People (Pregnancy-4 Years Postpartum) is a virtual peer-led support group is designed for moms and birthing people in the perinatal period (from pregnancy up to 4 years after birth) who are currently experiencing or have experienced eating disorders. No formal diagnosis is required to join.

We welcome individuals navigating all forms of disordered eating, including restrictive patterns, compensatory behaviors, overexercising, obsessive over food and body thoughts, rigid thoughts and beliefs around food and body, excessive concerns about health, compulsive body checking and weighing, constant food noise and distressing thoughts about body. The postpartum period—and life with young children—can bring unique challenges that make recovery and self-care even more complex. This group offers a brave, judgment-free space to connect with others who truly understand.

Whether you’re considering recovery or have been in recovery for some time, you are welcome here. Together, we share stories, resources, and encouragement—with the goal of reducing isolation and building hope.

View the schedule and register at https://loom.ly/hlAXLC4 💙

22/08/2025

All babies lose some weight in the first 24 hours. If you received IV fluids during labour, your baby may lose even more, not because of feeding, but because the fluids make the birth weight look higher than it really is.

That’s why the 24-hour weight is the most accurate starting point for tracking growth.

Researchers in Canada found that using the 24-hour weight instead of the birth weight helped more babies stay exclusively breastfed in their first few days of life.

Growing well = getting enough milk. ❤️

05/08/2025

It takes a village to support a breastfeeding mom.
🌼 Family: Help with cooking and chores so Mama can rest and feed
💬 Community: Share tips and encouragement on how you support breastfeeding moms — we all learn from each other
🏢 Employers: Follow the law! Give breastfeeding employees two 30-minute breaks to breastfeed or express while at work
Together, we make breastfeeding possible.

04/08/2025