That’s the million dollar question on every newly pregnant woman’s mind…What does birth really feel like??? If you look online you will find this burning inquisitive enquiry on most pregnancy forums from pregnant women everywhere that just want to get an inkling as to what labour and birth will feel like for them so that they know that in some…
The new mum is Danielle Haines whom was very open about her emotions in her post saying that she felt ‘so raw and open’.This post is one that women all over the globe have been waiting for! Someone to stand up and say this isn’t all beautiful and rosy. This is hard work being a new mum and to handle…
Essential oils – the use of essential oils in labour can not only set the mood in the birthing room whether that be home or hospital but also help relieve any muscular stress, emotional fears, bring on more effective surges and even may relieve you from feeling nauseous and a bit yucky. If you don’t want to come with a…
But in a house with three children I ask how do I allow myself the time to breathe??? We as mothers always have to be the strong ones, the ones that keep going when there is a swirling tornado around us trying to swoop us away, but how do we do that without us breaking into a million pieces?? I…
The word ‘Doula’ is becoming a bit more well known these days because women intuitively know and are seeking the guidance of another woman whom understands and has the knowledge and is trained to support, educate and be the trusting guide you need to light your way on your birthing day. When I was pregnant with my second baby girl…
So when I gave birth to my eldest daughter, a whopping 11 years ago I was the complete mainstream mama, I did what the rest of the everyday woman does and just followed the norm. I had no idea about doulas, birthing options and most of all ingesting my placenta!! If someone even in the slightest suggested that to me…
I know what that feels like because I was that person feeling that birth was being done to me instead of me being an active participant, but then I thought what could I do differently next time and what can I teach the parents that I guide through birth to begin to heal and also swim with the tide and…