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Connected Midwifery Wide Bay works in collaboration with General Practitioners and Community Services to improve engagement and outcomes for women and their babies by offering a community-based, personalised maternity service.

What continuity of care actually means… 🤍Continuity of care isn't just seeing the same midwife, it's being known. It's w...
29/08/2026

What continuity of care actually means… 🤍

Continuity of care isn't just seeing the same midwife, it's being known. It's walking into an appointment and not having to start your story from the beginning.

It's someone remembering your previous birth; remembering the question you asked three weeks ago. It's remembering that you've been feeling anxious and remembering what matters most to you.

It's building trust over time, because pregnancy isn't just a series of appointments; it's a relationship. One where you feel comfortable asking the questions you've been holding onto. One where you're not worried about whether someone will understand your journey. One where you feel seen as a whole person; not just another appointment on the schedule.

Research has shown that continuity of midwifery care is associated with a range of positive outcomes for women and babies, which is one of the reasons it's such an important part of maternity care.

At Connected Midwifery, we believe every woman deserves to feel known, heard, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Because sometimes the greatest comfort isn't having all the answers… it's knowing the person beside you already knows your story 💛

👇 If you've experienced continuity of care, what difference did it make for you?

28/08/2026

It's one of the quickest parts of your appointment… but one of the most important 🤍

Every antenatal visit includes a blood pressure check and there's a good reason for that. Blood pressure gives us valuable information about how your body is adapting during pregnancy.

While many women will have completely normal readings throughout pregnancy, regular monitoring can help identify changes that may require further assessment or follow-up.

That's why even when you're feeling well, routine antenatal appointments remain an important part of pregnancy care.

At Connected Midwifery, every check has a purpose.

Not to create worry. But to support early recognition, informed conversations, and the best possible care for both mum and baby.

👇 Did you know your blood pressure was checked for more than just one reason?

You’re Not Failing — You’re Responding 🌙If your baby only settles in your arms…If naps are short…If nights feel long and...
27/08/2026

You’re Not Failing — You’re Responding 🌙

If your baby only settles in your arms…
If naps are short…
If nights feel long and everyone else’s stories sound easier; please know, you’re not doing it wrong.

The Possums Sleep Program reminds us that baby sleep isn’t a problem to fix.
It’s a biological rhythm that thrives on closeness, sensory nourishment, and flexibility;not strict routines or control.

You’re not failing if your baby needs you to fall asleep.
You’re not failing if you feed to sleep.
You’re not failing if your nights look different to someone else’s.

You’re responding with love, and that’s exactly what your baby needs. 💛

For more evidence-based guidance, visit: https://possumsonline.com

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26/08/2026

Pregnancy asks you to slow down before the world gives you permission to 🤍

In a world that celebrates being busy, productive and constantly doing more...pregnancy quietly asks something different.

Slow down.
Listen to your body.
Rest without guilt.
Say no when you need to.
Make space for yourself before someone else depends on you.

For many women, this can feel uncomfortable, because slowing down can sometimes feel like falling behind. But growing a baby has never been "doing nothing." It's one of the most extraordinary things your body will ever do.

So if you've been feeling guilty for cancelling plans, needing an afternoon nap, or simply not having the energy you once did…

This is your reminder:
Rest isn't something you have to earn.
Sometimes slowing down isn't your body holding you back.
It's your body preparing you for what's ahead.

👇 What has pregnancy taught you about slowing down?

Every birth teaches a woman something about herself 🤍Some births teach women they are stronger than they ever imagined.S...
25/08/2026

Every birth teaches a woman something about herself 🤍

Some births teach women they are stronger than they ever imagined.
Some teach patience.
Some teach courage.
Some teach surrender.
Some reveal resilience that had been quietly growing all along.
And some births leave women with questions that take time to answer.

No two birth stories are the same, but every birth changes something. It may change the way you see your body, the way you trust yourself, the way you love, the way you advocate or the way you move through the world.

Because birth isn't only about meeting your baby, it's also about meeting a version of yourself you've never known before.

Whether your birth unfolded exactly as you hoped or looked completely different to what you expected…your experience matters and your story matters.

And the woman who walked through it deserves compassion.

👇 Looking back, what did birth teach you about yourself?

There is power in continuity of care ❤
24/08/2026

There is power in continuity of care ❤

Who doesn't want to be apart of the MGP model?Continuity of care not only plays a vital role but the impact it has on a ...
22/08/2026

Who doesn't want to be apart of the MGP model?

Continuity of care not only plays a vital role but the impact it has on a woman's experience is massive. Being able to have the same midwife throughout your journey, not only allows you to build a trusting relationship with your midwife but research has shown that it also improves health outcomes, reduces intervention, increases breastfeeding success rate and women report an overall positive birth experience.

Because MGP is in high demand, many women miss out if they don't get in quickly.

BUT...You don't have to!

You can access continuity of care through a range of services we provide, including our BULK BILLED shared care model; or maybe you want a homebirth. We have a range of services to support everyone, reach out today to learn more and spread the word that woman can access fully bulk billed care with us now.

Iron plays a vital role in pregnancy. It helps make extra blood (your blood volume nearly doubles in pregnancy!) and sup...
21/08/2026

Iron plays a vital role in pregnancy. It helps make extra blood (your blood volume nearly doubles in pregnancy!) and supports your baby’s growth and brain development.

Low iron (iron deficiency anemia) is common and can lead to:
-Extreme fatigue and weakness
-Shortness of breath
-Increased risk of infections
-Greater chance of heavy bleeding after birth and delayed recovery

Some women need to supplement through diet alone (think leafy greens, red meats, legumes, nuts, and seeds), while others may require oral iron or even infusions in later pregnancy.

In The Great Birth Rebellion podcast episode on iron, they discuss in detail how important it is to monitor levels and why many women are left under-treated, leading to postpartum challenges.

🌱 Pro tip: Pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C (like citrus or capsicum) can boost absorption!

We’re here to help you interpret your blood results and tailor a plan that supports both you and your baby. You deserve to feel strong and nourished; let’s make it happen together. Check out the link below for the podcast ⬇
https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/.../episodes/2148996556

Support doesn't remove challenges; it changes how women experience them 🤍Support doesn't stop labour from being hard, it...
20/08/2026

Support doesn't remove challenges; it changes how women experience them 🤍

Support doesn't stop labour from being hard, it doesn't guarantee perfect pregnancies. It doesn't remove every uncertainty and it doesn't promise that postpartum will always feel easy. But support does change something, it changes how women walk through those moments.

A woman who feels heard carries uncertainty differently.
A woman who feels informed approaches decisions differently.
A woman who feels known asks questions more confidently.
A woman who feels supported remembers her experience differently.

We've learnt that women don't need someone to fix every challenge, they need someone willing to walk beside them through it. Because sometimes the greatest gift you can offer someone isn't removing the hard...it's making sure they never have to face it alone.

That's what a village does.
That's what continuity does.
That's what compassionate care looks like.

👇 Who walked beside you during one of life's hardest seasons? Tag them below and let them know how much they meant to you 🤍

19/08/2026

If every pregnant woman left our clinic knowing one thing… 🤍

We hope it's not simply more information; we hope she leaves knowing…

She is capable.
Her questions matter.
Her instincts deserve to be heard.
She doesn't have to navigate pregnancy perfectly.
She deserves to understand her options.
She is more than her due date.
She is more than a hospital record.
She is a whole person entering one of the biggest transitions of her life.

If every woman left our care believing just one thing…

We hope it's this:
You deserve to feel informed, respected, supported, and known.

Everything else grows from there.

👇 If you could tell every pregnant woman one thing, what would it be?

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