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16/08/2026

12/07/2026

✨Tayla & Nat ✨

My oh my, this couple were always meant to be parents and made the best decision switching to a home birth.

They did all the prep work together, both physically and psychologically, and it paid off big time.

On a rainy moody day, Tayla laboured away with the support of her husband COCONAT and midwoof Kenny (still at apprentice level 😉)

Emily Bohn | IBCLC Lactation Consultant and I fossicked around the house, checked in every now and again, but mostly left Tayla and Nat alone to work out their labour puzzle together.

In the late afternoon, Tayla gathered up all of her power and birthed her new love straight into the hands of her original love.

10/10, no notes - absolute perfection.

We potted around some more, had some food and laughs, then left this new family of 3 to cuddle in, breastfeed and get to know little Mima.

How honoured I am to be chosen to be one of your midwives, thank you so much.

Emily and I are so proud of you both!

Photos shared with permission T A Y L A D I C O N Z A

Karley Finnigan Midwife 💜

18/05/2026

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09/05/2026

❤️ Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

From my cold toast, handmade trinkets and cards to yours 🥰

One day I won’t get these excited little faces bursting into my room eagerly awaiting me to open my kinder gifts and eat my questionable breakfast that they proudly made themselves. So I’m soaking in every year as much as I can.

How can motherhood be so long and tedious, yet fleeting and euphoric all at once?
It’s an experience I’ll never have enough words for.

For the mums who are, who have been and who are still waiting to be - Happy Mother’s Day.

With love,

Karley Finnigan Midwife 💜

04/05/2026

Happy International Day of the Midwife!

I have so much love and gratitude for the midwives in my life, both personally and professionally.

To the midwives that surround me, thank you for hyping me up, calming me down, talking reason with me, debriefing, laughing, understanding and sharing in the phenomenal experience that is midwifery.
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And so many more…🙏❤️

Karley Finnigan Midwife 💜

04/05/2026

✨Mel & Chris✨

This was an incredibly long journey for Mel and Chris, and I was so honoured when Mel asked me to walk with her on her journey to Zara.

After experiencing a caesarean section for her first birth, Mel felt drawn to the concept of private midwifery care and a home birth. However, Mel’s pregnancy had its fair share of twists and turns, which left Mel feeling that she needed to leave her place of birth open to both hospital and home. For her to feel safe, she needed to have all options on the table - so we had our local hospital team working alongside us.

As 42 weeks was approaching, Mel made a back up plan to have an induction of labour. On the same day she made that very plan, Mel’s body kicked into gear and her labour started naturally!

It was a quick and powerful labour, all occurring in the safety of her home, surrounded by her trusted midwives. As birth was rapidly approaching, it dawned on Mel that her dream of a home birth in water was now a reality. Mel and little Zara worked hard together and Mel birthed her baby powerfully and safely in the comfort of her living room, surrounded by family and her midwives.
It’s a home birth I will never forget and I am so incredibly proud and grateful to have been a part of Mel’s healing HBAC.

To Mel and Chris, a huge congratulations and well done on achieving your dream birth and healthy baby girl.

Thank you for letting me come along for the ride!

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Karley Finnigan Midwife 💜

02/05/2026

✨Tamika & Dean✨

A healthy baby and a healed mother can coexist at the same.

Tamika and Dean experienced a very traumatic caesarean birth with their first babe, in her words “I never got the gooey baby on my chest moment”.

This pregnancy, we planned to birth at home. Lots of discussions, planning and reflection occurred as the pregnancy progressed.

Spontaneous labour began with a cracking start! Tamika laboured quickly and quietly.
Tamika and Dean’s little babe showed me that she may need to come sooner than intended, so we acknowledged this message and calmly transferred into our local hospital.

Once we arrived, Tamika was met with a calm and understanding environment, all clinicians patiently waited for Tamika to birth her baby all fours, straight into her arms. No rushing, no panicking, just an unspoken sense that Tamika can still achieve this VBAC, and we have paediatric assistance present if needed.

Baby Kiara came into the world and let us all know she was quite fine with a big cry - what an emotional and empowering moment for Tamika and Dean!!

A huge congratulations to you both on the beautiful healing birth of baby Kiara. Tamika, your strength and resilience is unmatched, well done!

Thank you for choosing me to be your midwife, it’s been an absolute joy to care for you and your growing family.

Karley Finnigan Midwife 💜

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01/05/2026

✨ Romy & Mark ✨

This beautiful woman came into my life just over a year ago, we met over coffee and instantly knew that we were on the same wavelength.

With this birth, Romy planned to achieve a VBAC, so we worked alongside the amazing midwives at peninsula university hospital to achieve Romy’s goals.

Although Romy was facing other complexities in her pregnancy, we remained focused on nourishing the physiology and sure enough, spontaneous labour began!

With her team cheering her on, Romy powerfully birthed her baby into her arms.

It was so beautiful to see the self-belief and healing energy emitting from Romy as she fell in love with baby Saskia.

Well done Romy and Mark, it has been an honour and a pleasure being your midwife.

Karley Finnigan Midwife 💜

Photos shared with permission: .doula