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By Jolyon Ford

The model of care and the location of care are obviously closely related. As can be seen, some providers offer home birth services, others are based in a hospital.

According to US data, nearly 100% of births were outside hospitals in 1900, 44% in 1940 and 1% by 1969. Since then 98-99% of births have been in a hospital. The same pattern is seen in most developed countries. After the Second World War, the ability to manage infection with antibiotics and haemorrhage with new drugs, surgery, anaesthesia and blood transfusion resulted in a significant drop in maternal death rates. In addition, standards of maternity care improved. Hospitals gained the reputation as the safest place to have your baby, although this may have been due to improvements in practice rather than the location of the birth.

Home birth has continued in small numbers in most developed countries, accounting for around 0.5-2% of births in Australia, the US and the UK, 3-4% in New Zealand but as high as 20% in the Netherlands. The recent empowering of women to make informed choice about their care has resulted in an increase in homebirth numbers in the last decade. Sitting somewhere between a home and a hospital birth is a birth centre. These are freestanding or connected with a nearby hospital and provide a low intervention service for low risk women.

Most national organisations acknowledge the right of women to make an informed choice about their location of birth but also advise that consideration is given to the individual circumstances and that those who are considered higher risk should have their birth in a hospital. Speak to your practitioner or do some investigating to find what services are available for you locally. There is no harm in arranging an appointment with a practitioner to discuss your options before you commit.

HOSPITAL BIRTH

Hospitals vary significantly from small rural hospitals to large city centres. Not surprisingly, smaller hospitals tend to manage lower risk cases and large town or city hospitals manage ones of greater complexity. This can mean that you plan to have your baby at your local hospital but if you go into labour very prematurely or develop an early complication such as pre-eclampsia you may be advised to transfer to a bigger hospital where more resources are available. Fortunately, these complications are rare and most women will give birth in their planned hospital. If you have medical issues, speak to your team about whether this would influence the location of birth. Most maternity hospitals provide midwifery and obstetric care (sometimes GP obstetricians), anaesthetic support for epidurals and if surgery is needed, operating theatres, paediatricians and neonatal nurses for newborn care, often in a dedicated neonatal unit or special care nursery, pathology for blood tests, radiology for ultrasound, a blood bank or access to blood products in case of bleeding, and the support of other practitioners in the hospital if needed. Hospitals will have access to other services such as a diabetes unit, and allied health support including physiotherapy, dietetics and social work. This gives them the ability to manage anything from a normal birth through to medical or pregnancy related complications.

Hospital birth

[ + ] Most hospitals have services to cover normal birth, routine and emergency investigations and the management of problems if they arise. They have urgent access to emergency care and a range of specialist services. Larger hospitals provide high levels of expertise for rare and complex problems.

[ − ] Provide a more medical model of care that can be associated with higher levels of intervention.

Larger hospital-based services can seem less personal and may not be able to offer one-to-one care. Some smaller hospitals do not offer all services and transfer may be required if preterm birth or more complex issues arise. Private hospital birth is expensive and may not completely be covered by insurance.

BIRTHING UNIT

Some areas have birthing units that may be on the same site as a hospital, or freestanding in a town or neighbourhood on their own. In the UK, New Zealand and the Netherlands this accounts for around 10% of births. The care is provided by midwives and there is a strong focus on supporting women towards a natural birth with low levels of intervention. They use less technology and so tend not to use continuous fetal monitoring, vacuum or forceps to assist the birth. Some pain relief options are available, but procedures such as epidurals, instrumental birth or caesareans are not. If issues arise that require medical care, a transfer to the hospital is arranged, which can sometimes delay the care. In one UK study around a third of women having their first baby are transferred, but only 12% having their second required this.

Birthing units have a strong relationship with a local hospital and clear guidelines on when to transfer care. They are not suitable for women who may be at risk of difficulties in labour, or those with medical conditions such as blood pressure problems or diabetes.

Women in birthing units are more likely to achieve a natural vaginal birth, have one to one care in labour, and satisfaction levels are high. Intervention is lower, even when compared to similar low risk women labouring in a hospital.

Birthing Units

[ + ] Midwifery led care for low risk pregnancies. Strong focus on natural birth. Good outcomes for vaginal birth rates and lower levels of intervention. No evidence of additional risk for mother or baby.

[ − ] Around 20% still require transfer if requiring epidural or other medical assistance. First labourers more likely to require transfer. Potential delay in accessing emergency assistance whilst being transferred.

HOME BIRTH

Around 1-2% of women have their baby at home. Home can be a warm friendly environment with home comforts, a supportive group around you and for family or close friends to play a more active part in the birth. Many women hire an inflatable pool or use the bathtub for the support and relaxation of water. The room can be set up with music, soft light and aromas to suit your preferences. It is suggested that this more relaxed environment may reduce some of the stress hormones and allow your natural labour hormone, oxytocin, to work more effectively. There is no doubt from studies that women who labour at home have a greater likelihood of a natural vaginal birth and a lower caesarean section rate. A review of the published literature on place of birth in 2018 found evidence that low risk women who planned a homebirth had a much higher chance of having a natural vaginal birth (91% vs 54%) and so less chance of needing a caesarean (2.1% vs 9.6%) or an assisted vaginal birth with an instrument (6% vs 14%). These differences may not all be due to the location of birth. Women that choose home birth are more likely to be physically healthy, motivated, less likely to have social or medical risk factors, and so we would expect them to have better outcomes as a group. There have been very few trials that randomly allocate women to home or hospital birth so the effects of the differences in the two groups is hard to measure.

People may wonder if the reduced access to all the emergency treatments that hospitals have is a problem. In an emergency, there is no doubt that immediate life saving measures can make a difference. Examples include a very heavy bleed after the birth (post-partum haemorrhage), an eclamptic seizure or a baby that is not breathing.
A home birth midwife is trained to initiate important life-saving measures whilst calling for help and arranging an urgent transfer to hospital.

In almost all cases, this is sufficient until you get to the hospital where further care can be given. Whilst it is possible that this delay may cause problems, the chances of it happening are rare. For this reason, home birth is safest when you have a skilled home birth midwife who has a good relationship with the local hospital and a clear protocol on when transfer is appropriate. When looking at low risk cases, the safety outcomes for mother and baby are similar or a little better for homebirth compared to hospital birth. So a well organised homebirth program for low risk women is considered safe.

Studies have also shown that when higher risk women labour at home complication rates including the loss of the baby (9.3 in 1000 vs 3.5 in 1000) are more common than in hospital. In one study, the commonest risk factors for a bad outcome at home were having a previous caesarean and being post-term (over 42 weeks).

Transfer rates into hospital vary. In a review of 15 studies from around the world, around 39% of women in their first labour required a transfer during or after the birth. For women having their second baby or more, the transfer rate was 10%. Overall, only 3% had emergency transfers.

Home birth

[ + ] Your own environment, home comforts and a relaxing, less stressful ambience. High chance of vaginal birth and less chance of having a caesarean, instrumental birth or epidural. As safe as hospital for low risk births. High levels of satisfaction.

[ − ] Service not available in all areas. Private home birthing can be costly (but cheaper than private hospital birth). May require transfer into hospital (more common in first labour). Some emergency treatments are only available in hospital. Higher risk of newborn death for high risk pregnancies labouring at home.Dr Jolyon Ford is an Obstetrician and author of Pregnancy Wellbeing


Dr Jolyon Ford is an obstetrician and author of Pregnancy Wellbeing.

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  • Carols
A free community event celebrating Christmas! Come and enjoy: entertainers food trucks school performers dancers Santa The Grinch face painting competitions D.J. Darren Watson And [...]
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Pearcedale Market
16 Dec
December 16, 2023    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pearcedale Hall
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Pearcedale Market supports local produce and local artisans, as well as sustainable products and environmental education. Pearcedale Market is held on the third Saturday of [...]
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Boneo Community Market
16 Dec
December 16, 2023    
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Boneo Community Market
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Third Saturday of the month from 8am - 12.30pm. https://www.facebook.com/BoneoCommunityMarket/timeline *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this website.
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Emu Plains Market
16 Dec
December 16, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Emu Plains Reserve
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come and get lost in wonder... underneath the ancient glade of a stringybark forest, makers unite to create a craft revolution never before seen on [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
17 Dec
December 17, 2023    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 17, 2023 - January 10, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Holiday Bricktacular has officially arrived at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre. Throughout December, there will be festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. This year, the [...]
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Mornington's Christmas Festival
17 Dec
December 17, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Main Street
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Mornington's Christmas Festival will be filled with festive activities and entertainment for the whole family! With Main Street closed for the day, attendees can expect [...]
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 18, 2023 - January 11, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Holiday Bricktacular has officially arrived at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre. Throughout December, there will be festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. This year, the [...]
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 19, 2023 - January 12, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Holiday Bricktacular has officially arrived at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre. Throughout December, there will be festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. This year, the [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
20 Dec
December 20, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 20, 2023 - January 13, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Holiday Bricktacular has officially arrived at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre. Throughout December, there will be festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. This year, the [...]
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Hastings Street Market
21 Dec
December 21, 2023    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
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Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 21, 2023 - January 14, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 22, 2023 - January 15, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Dromana Community Market
23 Dec
December 23, 2023    
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dromana Community Park
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The Dromana Community Market aims to provide growers, producers and merchants a unique outlet to sell direct to the public while promoting the benefits of [...]
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 23, 2023 - January 16, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Bittern Sunday Market
24 Dec
December 24, 2023    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
24 Dec
December 24, 2023    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Eliza Village Green
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Mt Eliza Farmers’ Market plays host to authentic growers and producers from the Mornington Peninsula and Regional Victoria alike. Come and meander through the picturesque [...]
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Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
Holiday Bricktacular is sleighing at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Yule love it!
December 24, 2023 - January 17, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
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Mornington Main Street Market
27 Dec
December 27, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Hastings Street Market
28 Dec
December 28, 2023    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
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Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
31 Dec
December 31, 2023    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Crib Point Fire Brigade open day for all
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10 Dec 23
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13 Dec 23
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23 Dec 23
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Bye, Philly. 😭
Happy we were all together as a family, and able make all the visits we did. Feeling sad we didn’t get to do more as those initial conversations with friends/family merely take the cap off. There’s so much more to say, laughs to share, stories to tell. 
I guess it’s never really goodbye, but see you later. 
Save my place at Tiffany, will you? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Bye, Philly. 😭
Happy we were all together as a family, and able make all the visits we did. Feeling sad we didn’t get to do more as those initial conversations with friends/family merely take the cap off. There’s so much more to say, laughs to share, stories to tell. 
I guess it’s never really goodbye, but see you later. 
Save my place at Tiffany, will you? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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#austousa #usatoaus #expat #expatlife #thanksgiving #grateful #makingmemories #gobirds
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Bye, Philly. 😭 Happy we were all together as a family, and able make all the visits we did. Feeling sad we didn’t get to do more as those initial conversations with friends/family merely take the cap off. There’s so much more to say, laughs to share, stories to tell. I guess it’s never really goodbye, but see you later. Save my place at Tiffany, will you? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ —————————————————————— #austousa #usatoaus #expat #expatlife #thanksgiving #grateful #makingmemories #gobirds
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Reunited and it feels so good! 
I arrived in the U.S. to tag-team with my sister @bellamfg10 in the after care for our mom post knee replacement surgery. 
Torn between missing my Aussie family and wanting to head back to Philly I travelled across on my own. 
For the past week I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night to have just a few minutes FaceTime with the kids after school…missing my babes. 
WELL…with the help from one of my friends here, they surprised me!!!! Now we can spend the next week together celebrating Thanksgiving. 🦃🧡🤎
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#givingthanks #thanksgiving #family #secretmission #travel #expat #alltogether #reunitedanditfeelssogood #lovepeninsulakids #austousa
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Reunited and it feels so good! I arrived in the U.S. to tag-team with my sister @bellamfg10 in the after care for our mom post knee replacement surgery. Torn between missing my Aussie family and wanting to head back to Philly I travelled across on my own. For the past week I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night to have just a few minutes FaceTime with the kids after school…missing my babes. WELL…with the help from one of my friends here, they surprised me!!!! Now we can spend the next week together celebrating Thanksgiving. 🦃🧡🤎 ——————————————————————————— #givingthanks #thanksgiving #family #secretmission #travel #expat #alltogether #reunitedanditfeelssogood #lovepeninsulakids #austousa
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Bird condo Australia style. 
#rosella #pigeon #condoliving #staghorn #neighbours #birdlife #birdlife_insta #birdlifeaustralia #birdhouse #everybodyneedsneighbours #nature #wildlife #onthefarm
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Bird condo Australia style. #rosella #pigeon #condoliving #staghorn #neighbours #birdlife #birdlife_insta #birdlifeaustralia #birdhouse #everybodyneedsneighbours #nature #wildlife #onthefarm
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A bit of axe throwing, pizza and graffiti over the weekend… what happens at @maniax.au stays at @maniax.au 
We celebrated my hubby’s birthday a day early due to one child departing for camp on the actual birthday - so it was an afternoon of axes and pizza. 
Good times for all - and we all improved our skills over the hour of throwing! 
Now if only it were an Olympic sport! 
🪓🎂🍕🎯 
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#birthdaysareforthrowingaxes #axethrowing #maniax #asundsywellspent #thingstodomelbourne #thefamilythatthrowstogether
A bit of axe throwing, pizza and graffiti over the weekend… what happens at @maniax.au stays at @maniax.au We celebrated my hubby’s birthday a day early due to one child departing for camp on the actual birthday - so it was an afternoon of axes and pizza. Good times for all - and we all improved our skills over the hour of throwing! Now if only it were an Olympic sport! 🪓🎂🍕🎯 —————————————————————————— #birthdaysareforthrowingaxes #axethrowing #maniax #asundsywellspent #thingstodomelbourne #thefamilythatthrowstogether
A bit of axe throwing, pizza and graffiti over the weekend… what happens at @maniax.au stays at @maniax.au 
We celebrated my hubby’s birthday a day early due to one child departing for camp on the actual birthday - so it was an afternoon of axes and pizza. 
Good times for all - and we all improved our skills over the hour of throwing! 
Now if only it were an Olympic sport! 
🪓🎂🍕🎯 
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#birthdaysareforthrowingaxes #axethrowing #maniax #asundsywellspent #thingstodomelbourne #thefamilythatthrowstogether
A bit of axe throwing, pizza and graffiti over the weekend… what happens at @maniax.au stays at @maniax.au 
We celebrated my hubby’s birthday a day early due to one child departing for camp on the actual birthday - so it was an afternoon of axes and pizza. 
Good times for all - and we all improved our skills over the hour of throwing! 
Now if only it were an Olympic sport! 
🪓🎂🍕🎯 
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#birthdaysareforthrowingaxes #axethrowing #maniax #asundsywellspent #thingstodomelbourne #thefamilythatthrowstogether
A bit of axe throwing, pizza and graffiti over the weekend… what happens at @maniax.au stays at @maniax.au 
We celebrated my hubby’s birthday a day early due to one child departing for camp on the actual birthday - so it was an afternoon of axes and pizza. 
Good times for all - and we all improved our skills over the hour of throwing! 
Now if only it were an Olympic sport! 
🪓🎂🍕🎯 
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#birthdaysareforthrowingaxes #axethrowing #maniax #asundsywellspent #thingstodomelbourne #thefamilythatthrowstogether
A bit of axe throwing, pizza and graffiti over the weekend… what happens at @maniax.au stays at @maniax.au 
We celebrated my hubby’s birthday a day early due to one child departing for camp on the actual birthday - so it was an afternoon of axes and pizza. 
Good times for all - and we all improved our skills over the hour of throwing! 
Now if only it were an Olympic sport! 
🪓🎂🍕🎯 
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#birthdaysareforthrowingaxes #axethrowing #maniax #asundsywellspent #thingstodomelbourne #thefamilythatthrowstogether
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A bit of axe throwing, pizza and graffiti over the weekend… what happens at @maniax.au stays at @maniax.au We celebrated my hubby’s birthday a day early due to one child departing for camp on the actual birthday - so it was an afternoon of axes and pizza. Good times for all - and we all improved our skills over the hour of throwing! Now if only it were an Olympic sport! 🪓🎂🍕🎯 —————————————————————————— #birthdaysareforthrowingaxes #axethrowing #maniax #asundsywellspent #thingstodomelbourne #thefamilythatthrowstogether
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Have you tried the ‘cloud in a bottle’ at home science experiment? It is SO simple and sure to wow and amaze!
Grab an easily crunchable disposable water bottle. 
Pour a little bit of rubbing alcohol in and give it a good swish around to coat the inside of the bottle. 
Twist one end of the bottle and then let go!
☁️ 
Rescrunch and the cloud will disappear - let go and it’s back!

From National Geographic Kids:
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
You’re mimicking the part of Earth’s water cycle in which evaporated water (water vapor) cools and condenses, forming clouds as they connect with dust. In this experiment, the alcohol acts like the dust, providing something cool for water droplets to attach to.

When you pressurize the water bottle by scrunching one end, the air molecules collide with each other and warm the bottle. Releasing the pressure causes the water vapor to condense quickly, forming a cloud. 
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#science #athomescience #scienceexperiment #kidscience #cloudinabottle #socool #easyscienceexperiment  #thingstodowithkids #learning #watercycle #lovepeninsulakids  #slowmo
Have you tried the ‘cloud in a bottle’ at home science experiment? It is SO simple and sure to wow and amaze! Grab an easily crunchable disposable water bottle. Pour a little bit of rubbing alcohol in and give it a good swish around to coat the inside of the bottle. Twist one end of the bottle and then let go! ☁️ Rescrunch and the cloud will disappear - let go and it’s back! From National Geographic Kids: WHAT'S HAPPENING? You’re mimicking the part of Earth’s water cycle in which evaporated water (water vapor) cools and condenses, forming clouds as they connect with dust. In this experiment, the alcohol acts like the dust, providing something cool for water droplets to attach to. When you pressurize the water bottle by scrunching one end, the air molecules collide with each other and warm the bottle. Releasing the pressure causes the water vapor to condense quickly, forming a cloud. —————————————————————— #science #athomescience #scienceexperiment #kidscience #cloudinabottle #socool #easyscienceexperiment #thingstodowithkids #learning #watercycle #lovepeninsulakids #slowmo
Have you tried the ‘cloud in a bottle’ at home science experiment? It is SO simple and sure to wow and amaze! Grab an easily crunchable disposable water bottle. Pour a little bit of rubbing alcohol in and give it a good swish around to coat the inside of the bottle. Twist one end of the bottle and then let go! ☁️ Rescrunch and the cloud will disappear - let go and it’s back! From National Geographic Kids: WHAT'S HAPPENING? You’re mimicking the part of Earth’s water cycle in which evaporated water (water vapor) cools and condenses, forming clouds as they connect with dust. In this experiment, the alcohol acts like the dust, providing something cool for water droplets to attach to. When you pressurize the water bottle by scrunching one end, the air molecules collide with each other and warm the bottle. Releasing the pressure causes the water vapor to condense quickly, forming a cloud. —————————————————————— #science #athomescience #scienceexperiment #kidscience #cloudinabottle #socool #easyscienceexperiment #thingstodowithkids #learning #watercycle #lovepeninsulakids #slowmo
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Have you tried the ‘cloud in a bottle’ at home science experiment? It is SO simple and sure to wow and amaze! Grab an easily crunchable disposable water bottle. Pour a little bit of rubbing alcohol in and give it a good swish around to coat the inside of the bottle. Twist one end of the bottle and then let go! ☁️ Rescrunch and the cloud will disappear - let go and it’s back! From National Geographic Kids: WHAT'S HAPPENING? You’re mimicking the part of Earth’s water cycle in which evaporated water (water vapor) cools and condenses, forming clouds as they connect with dust. In this experiment, the alcohol acts like the dust, providing something cool for water droplets to attach to. When you pressurize the water bottle by scrunching one end, the air molecules collide with each other and warm the bottle. Releasing the pressure causes the water vapor to condense quickly, forming a cloud. —————————————————————— #science #athomescience #scienceexperiment #kidscience #cloudinabottle #socool #easyscienceexperiment #thingstodowithkids #learning #watercycle #lovepeninsulakids #slowmo
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Metal detecting is like fishing, in my opinion. A LOT of time spent for very little gain. 
Our bounty this afternoon - a fifty cent piece (which I hear will secure a package of Welch’s fruit thingys from the canteen at school tomorrow), and Oakley’s dog tag, which I’m happy to report will get back to its owner thanks to the phone number on the back. 
I feel that’s a win more than the fifty cents. TJ begs to differ. 🐶
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Metal detecting is like fishing, in my opinion. A LOT of time spent for very little gain. Our bounty this afternoon - a fifty cent piece (which I hear will secure a package of Welch’s fruit thingys from the canteen at school tomorrow), and Oakley’s dog tag, which I’m happy to report will get back to its owner thanks to the phone number on the back. I feel that’s a win more than the fifty cents. TJ begs to differ. 🐶 —————————————————————————— #kids #metaldetecting #beachfinds #wanderingfordays #treasures #lostandfound #afterschoolactivities #sunshineandsaltwater #frankstonbeach
2 months ago
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Had a little friend visit us in the factory this morning. 🩵 I didn’t realise they had such beautiful feathers! 
PS - no kookaburras were harmed in the taking of this photo and he happily left when he was good and ready.☺️
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#kookaburra #hellofriend #symbolism #positivity #happymonday
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Had a little friend visit us in the factory this morning. 🩵 I didn’t realise they had such beautiful feathers! PS - no kookaburras were harmed in the taking of this photo and he happily left when he was good and ready.☺️ —————————————————————————— #kookaburra #hellofriend #symbolism #positivity #happymonday
2 months ago
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2 months ago
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8/9
More proof that we like taking our time - took the kids to the US consulate to report their births abroad. 
They’re 11 and 14. 
🤪🥴😅🇺🇸
I figure if they want to work, live or study over there they now have that option. And if they grow up and it’s of no value, they can renounce. 🤷🏻‍♀️
They’re most excited that they can now get in the ‘fast lane’ when we arrive at US immigration and look forward to hearing the marshals say, ‘welcome home’. 🥰
We celebrated the new dualies with a night kicking back at @crownmelbourne.
Other than the failure to communicate boy child’s correct dumpling order <insert preteen rage quit here> at the food court🙄 🥟 we had a relaxing evening. 
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#dualies #aususa #newamericans #citystay #usconsulate #crown #schoolhols #fastlane #tickingoffthingstodolist #holswithkids #preteen #teenager #dumplings #ragequit #someonewokeuphungry
More proof that we like taking our time - took the kids to the US consulate to report their births abroad. 
They’re 11 and 14. 
🤪🥴😅🇺🇸
I figure if they want to work, live or study over there they now have that option. And if they grow up and it’s of no value, they can renounce. 🤷🏻‍♀️
They’re most excited that they can now get in the ‘fast lane’ when we arrive at US immigration and look forward to hearing the marshals say, ‘welcome home’. 🥰
We celebrated the new dualies with a night kicking back at @crownmelbourne.
Other than the failure to communicate boy child’s correct dumpling order <insert preteen rage quit here> at the food court🙄 🥟 we had a relaxing evening. 
—————————————————————
#dualies #aususa #newamericans #citystay #usconsulate #crown #schoolhols #fastlane #tickingoffthingstodolist #holswithkids #preteen #teenager #dumplings #ragequit #someonewokeuphungry
More proof that we like taking our time - took the kids to the US consulate to report their births abroad. 
They’re 11 and 14. 
🤪🥴😅🇺🇸
I figure if they want to work, live or study over there they now have that option. And if they grow up and it’s of no value, they can renounce. 🤷🏻‍♀️
They’re most excited that they can now get in the ‘fast lane’ when we arrive at US immigration and look forward to hearing the marshals say, ‘welcome home’. 🥰
We celebrated the new dualies with a night kicking back at @crownmelbourne.
Other than the failure to communicate boy child’s correct dumpling order <insert preteen rage quit here> at the food court🙄 🥟 we had a relaxing evening. 
—————————————————————
#dualies #aususa #newamericans #citystay #usconsulate #crown #schoolhols #fastlane #tickingoffthingstodolist #holswithkids #preteen #teenager #dumplings #ragequit #someonewokeuphungry
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More proof that we like taking our time - took the kids to the US consulate to report their births abroad. They’re 11 and 14. 🤪🥴😅🇺🇸 I figure if they want to work, live or study over there they now have that option. And if they grow up and it’s of no value, they can renounce. 🤷🏻‍♀️ They’re most excited that they can now get in the ‘fast lane’ when we arrive at US immigration and look forward to hearing the marshals say, ‘welcome home’. 🥰 We celebrated the new dualies with a night kicking back at @crownmelbourne. Other than the failure to communicate boy child’s correct dumpling order <insert preteen rage quit here> at the food court🙄 🥟 we had a relaxing evening. ————————————————————— #dualies #aususa #newamericans #citystay #usconsulate #crown #schoolhols #fastlane #tickingoffthingstodolist #holswithkids #preteen #teenager #dumplings #ragequit #someonewokeuphungry
2 months ago
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