As a Brisbane Newborn Photographer, I’m used to fussy babies, exhausted parents and excited siblings, so I’ve seen my fair share of emotions in the studio.
After years watching brand new parents walk through my doors, I’m fairly well prepared for almost everything that may happen – forgotten nappies, leaky breast pads, poonami emergencies (it’s a thing!), windy babies, or brand new clothes for your toddler, left on the bench at home
.I’ve got you, parents!
Most of these things I can help you with in the Studio, because I’ve seen it happen, time and time again, and I’m ready for it!
Surprise Emergencies
Other times, things happen that catch me completely by surprise, and I’ve needed to react very quickly to protect and ensure the health and safety of my families.
For these things, although sometimes quite worrying and completely unexpected health or personal emergencies, I am actually very thankful, for this gives me an immediate opportunity to make an assessment of anything that needs to be changed, questioned, or implemented.
This is the time to reassess my emergency protocols, and ensure I am equipped to deal with these emergencies.
While not going into detail to protect the privacy of my clients, we have had a range of situations arise. From simple injuries that require a Frozen bandaid, sick children, very unwell Mums, and medical emergencies requiring emergency care.
Emergency items
I’ve used these experiences to ensure my client’s emotional and physical needs are cared for, with personal items available, and emergency equipment, should it be needed.
Our studio is equipped with a fire extinguisher, should we need it. I use studio lighting in my studio, and with power can come problems – so the extinguisher is ready to go, for any electrical fires.
We also have a CellAED debrillator – this one, I hope we never have to use. However, after researching how I can better equip my studio (and my home and family), I found this portable defib that is easy to use, and can be used on adults and infants. Early defibrillation within a few minutes of collapse, can increase a person’s survival by up to 75%. So it’s a no-brainer to have a defib in my home.
Personal Items
Postnatal Mumma’s need extra toiletries after birth, and I have you covered for these, should you need anything.
You’ll have access to everything you may need during your session or in an emergency, from toiletries and sanitary items, to brand new underwear, breast pads, hair brushes, bobby pins, wipes, deodorant, face powder, baby nappies and new dummies.
Grab fresh undies if you need them. Take breast pads if you’ve forgotten yours. We are here to HELP you, and there is nothing here that you can’t have. Please feel free to take anything, you don’t have to tell me, just use it. We’re here for you, new Mumma’s.
Are you feeling ok?
While we can’t stop the unexpected from happening, every day is a constant reminder of the need to assess our Newborns and new Mummies throughout their session time with me.
Medical training in the Newborn and Postnatal period is so important, and helps me constantly learn more about these precious few weeks after birth for both Mums and babies. I’m very happy to have completed several Newborn training courses surrounding prenatal and postnatal period with the Academy of Newborn Photography.
I’m also very bossy (sorry Mumma’s!) so I will continue to check on you through the session to make sure you are feeling well and comfortable, and ensure your new baby is safe, healthy and happy.
If you’re sore and healing after delivery, we’ll ensure to sit you down for your session, or move you in a way that you’re most comfortable. Your safety is equally as important as your baby’s safety – after all, you are also providing for your baby.
Opportunities for change
Every new experience that happens is a new opportunity for change, to reassess our studio procedures, refresh our medical training, and make sure we are ready for anything!
With growth, practice, experience, time, and medical training with the Academy of Newborn Photography, I will always do my best to make sure my clients have the best possible experience with me, before, during, and after their photography session, and leave feeling happy and content.
Thankyou for placing your trust in me, it is such an honour. x
