The Adventures of a Birth Photographer

Hello Lovely Listeners, welcome to April - this is episode 40 and I'm talking all about TENS machines!

In this ultra-quick episode, I talk about, what a TENS machine is, how they work, what they look like and right at the end how you can use one AFTER birth!

I also share some news about a certain shop that I've opened!

Hit play while you're relaxing, cooking, walking the dog or in the bath (my personal
favourite) Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Come and take a look at my brand new ETSY shop for birth workers - it's called TheBirthVault and you can access it here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheBirthVault

Get 10% off the cost of hiring or buying a TENS machine using the code: 10LILLIANCRAZE at checkout - Visit here: http://babycaretens.com?afmc=10LILLIANCRAZE

Here's the blog I wrote this month which I mention in this episode: https://lcrazebirthphotography.co.uk/helpful-information-about-the-tens-machine/

Here is the blog by BabyCare Tens that I mention too: Go Here

Welcome to episode 39 where I chat with the lovely Danielle Fox from Beautifully Blooming, Cardiff all about being a doula, aqua natal teacher and a whole host of other services.

If you've been thinking of becoming a doula, Danielle works as a mentor for Nurturing Birth and goes into fab detail about the courses they offer and what it's like working as a doula.

We also dive into the huge benefits of aqua natal lessons, Danielle shares all in this fabulous episode. There's lots of laughter and relaxed chatter. This is a great episode if you're thinking of becoming a birth worker or if you're expecting a babe.

I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation.

Show Notes:

Danielle's Website & Services: https://www.beautifullyblooming.co.uk/

Danielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybloomingpregnancy/

Danielle's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/beautifullybloomingdoula?fref=ts

Nurturing Birth Website (in-person & online doula training): https://nurturingbirth.co.uk/doula-training-courses/

Episode 17: What's on-call life actually like

Welcome to episode 38, where I invited the incredibly inspiring Jeremy Simon on the podcast to talk about his divine fine art motherhood photography.

This episode is loaded with so many topics. It was hard to let Jeremy go as I could have continued talking to him for many more hours!

In this episode, we cover his photography journey and his work. We list a bunch of photographers whose work inspires the heck out of us and there's talk of darkroom and film process, virtual sessions and a special SINK!

If you're a photographer - I think you'll love this episode.

Show notes:

Find and follow Jeremy below:

Website: http://www.jeremysimonphoto.com/artistic-nudes-of-pregnancy-newborn
Follow Jeremy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremysimonphoto/?hl=en
Email:  [email protected] 

I have returned to the show after a longer-than-expected break!

In this brief episode, I share where I've been, how 2022 ended, how 2023 has started and a few other things you might find interesting. Heads up, I have decided to record and publish one episode a month (instead of 2) be sure to hit subscribe, so you don't miss new episodes!

I have already secured some great people to come on the show to chat with me this year. I also have some birth topics I'm excited to talk about in future episodes.

Hit play, it's been way too long!

Show note links:

The Birth Vault: Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheBirthVault

Blog Looking Back on 2022: https://lcrazebirthphotography.co.uk/lets-take-a-look-back-on-2022/

Guest Blog for Baby Tens: https://babycaretens.com/blog/how-looking-at-birth-images-can-help-prepare-you-for-birth/

Use the code: 10LILLIANCRAZE at checkout to get 10% off a Tens Machine: Click this link: http://babycaretens.com?afmc=10LILLIANCRAZE

Pick My Brain Call  (for aspiring photographers who are looking into becoming a birth photographer) Visit: https://lcrazebirthphotography.co.uk/pick-my-brain/

Attention Doulas & Birth Workers - In this nerve-racking episode I FINALLY share with you the project I have been working on for the longest time.

This was not an easy episode to make and sharing it with you, this way feels right, although I'm anxious about hitting the publish button.

It's a short one.  Hitting publish now...

Shownotes:

The secret link: https://thebirthlibrary.co.uk/

Hello and welcome to episode 35 - Today I'm sharing an abundance of tips that you can implement when you're 37 weeks pregnant.

You do not need to do them all, just take the ones that tick your hell yeah I'm totally doing that one!! Tips range from batch cooking through to baby showers and more!

It's a short but loaded one and if you know anyone who'd benefit from knowing these tips too - share the love and pass this episode on to them!

Enjoy my lovely listeners!!

Show Notes:

Episode 3 - Ways to make your Postpartum Easier!
Book -  The First 40 Days by Heng Ou
Maternity Session with Me
A Mother Blessing Ceremony
Episode 32 - How to make your hospital birth more homely
Danielle Fox Doula & AquaNatal Teacher, Cardiff, South Wales
Blog - Swiming Pool Tips!

Welcome to an experimental freestyle episode of the podcast!

Experimental as in, I just chat with you unscripted about what's been happening in my world the last couple of weeks.

I hope you enjoy it!!

Show Notes:

Blurry Photos Here
London Reel Right Here
Link to The Complete Naked Doula Experience Course
Link to The Naked Doula Visual Hypno-Birth Course

Welcome to episode 33, where I invited Angella on the show to share her pregnancy, twin birth and postpartum journey during the pandemic and lockdowns in November 2020.

Angella's story tells of the hardship and reality of what it was like to be pregnant and give birth during the height of the pandemic and how using hypnobirthing helped enormously. I'm sure her story will resonate with so many who experienced a similar situation.

We also touch on the Black Lives Matter movement and how she answered a Model Call of mine which also highlights the incredible work that FiveXMore are doing. We discuss what it was like working with me and why she answered my model call. The model call is still open - please see the link below to my blog: Why Representation and Inclusivity Matters.

Angella also shares her other businesses which include photography and we also chatted about her recent involvement in a book called Dear Mum. There is SO MUCH in this episode!!

Show Notes:

Find Angella on Instagram:  @shecanbirthing //  @busylittleletters

Photography: @photographybyangella // https://photographybyangella.mypixieset.com

My Model Call is still Active: Go Here To Read & Apply
 
Dear Mum - As part of the Dear series:   @_ladiesinwaiting

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Mum-Abigail-Ohemaa-Afriyie/dp/1914442156/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1657793678&refinements=p_27%3AAbigail+Ohemaa+Afriyie&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Abigail+Ohemaa+Afriyie

Dear Mum follows the journey of 11 mums and their personal experiences of becoming mothers. This book explores Joy, Love and astonishing testimonies. This book does not just cover the beautiful memories during pregnancy but explores fear, anxiety and discord. Follow their incredible and magnificent journeys for no story is the same.

Visit : @fivemore_  //  https://www.fivexmore.com/blackmereport

Other Fab Resources Mentioned: Kemi Johnson // Mars Lord // Lorna's Black Mamas Birth Village
 


 

Welcome to episode 32 which is a quick-ish one that walks you through some tips to make your hospital birth more homely, using the 5 senses!

There's some brilliant tips throughout this episode, so be sure to have a notepad and pen handy to scribble down a bunch of notes.

If you're planning a hospital birth or your home birth plans have changed last minute, this episode might come in handy!

Push Play

Shownotes:

Essential oils for labour - Go Here!
Using a comb during  labour - Go Here!
Using The BRAIN tool -  Read this Blog!

My guest on this week's episode is the fabulous Clarice Johnstone who's a Private Homebirth Midwife that resides in Whitsunday in Australia. In this episode we cover soooooo  MUCH - it's a juicy one.

We chat about the rise in first-time mums opting to have homebirths since the pandemic and Clarice shares a super tip for any first-time mums considering having a home birth.  Clarice also shares each of her babies' birth stories which include twins!

There are lots of honest conversations around Hospital vs Home births that I think you'll find interesting. I also ask the question WHY home births in particular?

This is such a lovely open conversation that I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did  - Hit play and enjoy.

Show Notes:

Visit Clarices Website: https://www.midwifeclarice.com/   
Follow Clarice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwifeclarice/?hl=en-gb
Follow Clarice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifeclarice

Links we shared on the show:
Article Midwifery Shortage in the UK
Home Birth Stats
Friedmans Curve
AIMS Birth Place Matters
Private Midwives
Neighbourhood Midwives
Independent Midwives UK
Association of Radical Midwives