Vicki Hobbs - Back to Basics Birthing

03/09/2026

Mothering the Mother Matters

In many traditional cultures, the postpartum period wasn't just about caring for the baby. It was about mothering the mother too.

New mums were nourished, supported, rested, and cared for as they healed from the incredible physical and emotional journey of birth. The village stepped in so she could focus on recovery, bonding with her baby, and adjusting to motherhood.

Today, so much attention is placed on pregnancy, birth plans, and preparing for baby's arrival, yet postpartum support is often overlooked.

Here's your reminder:
• Healing is a necessity, not a luxury.
• Rest is productive.
• Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
• Nourishing your body supports healing and recovery.
• Every mother's journey is different.
• It's okay if motherhood feels challenging.
• You don't have to do it all alone.

As babies grow, mothers grow too. Confidence builds over time, and those early weeks are not meant to be navigated in isolation.

The postpartum period is a season of healing, learning, and transformation. Let's bring back the village and remember that when we care for mothers, everyone benefits.

Be gentle with yourself.
Accept support.
Rest when you can.
You are doing an amazing job.

03/09/2026

Aggghh these articles like this one by ABC News are just so deceiving. I agree that women deserve far better information and support regarding pelvic organ prolapse, but I think the statement that “vaginal birth is the biggest risk factor” needs more context. Pregnancy itself places strain on the pelvic floor through hormonal changes, increased weight and changes to connective tissue. Then there is the way birth is managed. A spontaneous physiological vaginal birth cannot simply be placed in the same category as a birth involving prolonged coached pushing, forced breath-holding, restricted positioning, significant tearing, forceps, inductions or other interventions known to increase pelvic floor injury.

Vaginal birth can certainly contribute to prolapse, but so can pregnancy, ageing, genetics, constipation, heavy lifting and other factors. Caesarean birth may reduce the risk, but it does not eliminate it. Women need balanced information, individualised care, greater access to pelvic health physiotherapy and more research into how maternity practices may contribute, not another reason to fear vaginal birth.

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Vaginal birth is the biggest risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse, a common condition in Australia.

But experts say risks and warning signs are not being communicated adequately prior to birth as surgical wait times grow. Read more: https://ab.co/4gvyvMq

02/09/2026

Perth Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo
Meet one of our Exhibitors at Stand 2
Michelle McKechnie from Perth Doula Services

Michelle McKechnie from Perth Doula Services provides compassionate and knowledgeable antenatal, birth, and postpartum support for families across Perth. After birthing her own five children over 30 years ago, Michelle observed a significant shift away from woman-centred care and a rise in unnecessa...

01/09/2026

Choosing a private midwife can be an incredible option for women who want continuity of care, a relationship with the person who will support them through pregnancy and birth, and care that is more individualised than they may experience within a fragmented maternity system.

Choosing a Private Midwife: Ask the Questions Before You Choose the Midwife Choosing a private midwife can be an incredible option for women who want contin ...

31/08/2026

Do induction massages really work? While natural methods may help encourage labour, your baby and body have their own perfect timing. Trust the process, you're not designed to be pregnant forever.

31/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE
Perth Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo 2026

Sunday, 18th October 2026
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
FREE ENTRY

Whether you're thinking about starting a family, trying to conceive, already pregnant, preparing for birth or navigating those early months with a new baby, pop this date in your diary!

Our Perth Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo is back for 2026, bringing together over 50 local services and practitioners who support families from preconception and fertility, right through pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

You'll be able to meet and chat with practitioners who can support fertility and preconception health, as well as midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, women's health professionals, mental health, bodyworkers, babywearing and sleep specialists, photographers, first aid providers and many more.

We'll also have six expert speaker sessions throughout the day, giving you the opportunity to learn, ask questions and discover more about your options and the support available to you.

There will also be some fabulous door prizes up for grabs, and one of our wonderful sponsors, NaturoBest, has generously donated bottles of their Prenatal First Trimester vitamins to give away – (one bottle per family while stocks last).

And the best part?

It's completely FREE!

Come along, bring your partner, your family or a friend and spend some time discovering the incredible range of support available in Perth for your journey into parenthood - from those very first thoughts about having a baby, through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

To check out the Directory of Exhibitors, the speaker schedule and to get your free tickets, click on the link:

🎟 GET YOUR FREE TICKETS
https://pregnancyexpo.com.au/

We can't wait to see you there!

Vicki Hobbs
Perth Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo

Connect with Perth's leading perinatal experts. Explore services, ask questions, and feel supported on your journey into parenthood.

28/08/2026

What were the best tools or techniques you and / or your partner used to help you manage pain during your labour and birth?
What would you recommend for other couples?

27/08/2026

A GREAT GIVEAWAY FOR OUR 2026 EXPO ATTENDEES!

We’re very excited to announce that our Major Sponsor, NaturoBest, has generously donated 500 bottles of Prenatal Trimester One with Ginger supplements for our Expo attendees!

Bottles will be available while stocks last, with a limit of one bottle per family, so make sure you get your FREE ticket and come along!

And while the giveaway is pretty amazing, there is SO much more happening on the day.

Come along and enjoy our FREE speaker sessions, ask questions, learn, experience demonstrations and spend time chatting with our incredible exhibitors.

We have such a diverse mix of services represented this year, including midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, pregnancy massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, Bowen Therapy, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, pregnancy yoga, baby massage, babywearing, infant sleep, first aid, mental health, women’s health, photography, skincare, natural cleaning, placenta encapsulation, cord blood storage, equipment hire and many more pregnancy, birth and postpartum services.

Our Expo is intentionally boutique, giving you the opportunity to take your time, ask questions and genuinely connect with the people and services available to support you without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

📅 Sunday, 18 October 2026
📍 Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
⏰ 10am – 5pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Grab your free tickets now and come and spend the day learning, exploring and discovering just how much support is available to Perth families throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Register for your ticket using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/perth-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-expo-2026-tickets-1991535287656

We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

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26/08/2026

We’re so excited to have Tummy Shield showcasing at the Perth Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo on Sunday 18th October 2026 at the Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough.

I spent some time with Josh from Tummy Shield when I was last in Sydney and had the opportunity to learn more about the product and see how it works. I genuinely think this is a game changer for pregnancy safety when travelling in a car, whether you’re driving or sitting in the passenger seat.

At the Expo, you’ll be able to meet the Tummy Shield team, see how it works, try it out for yourself, ask questions and find out whether it might be right for you.

And the great thing is, you don’t necessarily have to buy one - Tummy Shield offers both purchase and hire options, making it much more accessible for something you may only need during pregnancy.

If you’re pregnant, or know someone who is, this is definitely one of the products worth coming along to check out in person.

Perth Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expo

📅 Sunday 18th October 2026
📍 Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Make sure you register for your free tickets and come along for a day of education, information, products, services and connection — all focused on conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Here is link to register for your free tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/perth-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-expo-2026-tickets-1991535287656

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24/08/2026

Why Independent Childbirth Education Matters

Preparing for birth should involve far more than learning when to go to hospital, what pain relief is available and what happens if labour doesn't go according to plan and this is where independent childbirth education comes in.

Good childbirth education should help you understand how birth works, what supports the physiology of labour, what can disrupt it, what choices you have, and how to participate meaningfully in decisions about your own care.

That is where independent childbirth education can be very different from education provided by the hospital where you are planning to give birth.

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Why Independent Childbirth Education Matters Preparing for birth should involve far more than learning when to go to hospital, what pain relief is available ...