Dads play a major part in childbirth and even though they are not physically birthing the baby they too still have their own fears, inhibitions and questions that need answered before the big day. They are there to be mum’s support and should optimally feel as though they have the knowledge on how to exactly do that without their own anxieties…
This article was written by Michelle Clift of Simply Natural Childbirth, whom is a HypnoBirthing ~ Mongan Method Practitioner in Doncaster East, Victoria. What the F@#% is HypnoBirthing? So the mother of your unborn child has told you she wants to learn HypnoBirthing. You reply with Hypno What? I get it. It sounds strange and if you’re like most people,…
Doulas aren’t just for mums and babies – they’re for dads and partners, too! But let’s talk just dads in this post and make it all about dads, as that’s my area of experience and expertise. Dads, if you’re feeling sceptical about hiring a doula, wondering if a doula is worth the investment, or worried that a doula may replace…
As a Doula it is always hard to imagine the unimaginable. To guide parents through this incredible journey through pregnancy and birth with all its excitement, obstacles, exhilaration, and then that moment…the moment every mum and dad eagerly await, the meeting with the love of their lives. That moment where a mum can hear her baby’s heartbeat for the first…
What does birth really feel like?? 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…
A mum posted a photo of herself in her full vulnerability holding her 3 day old baby in tears. This photo has swarmed Facebook like wildfire and has gained 20,000 shares on social media in raising awareness for the truth of what new mums can struggle with in this post natal period. The new mum is Danielle Haines whom was…
The time is coming closer and it’s the moment where you must think of the crucial necessities that you need for your birthing day… what to pack in the bag? What to take with you? What is a must? And what will aid you through every surge to relax your muscles and make it easier for you to let go?…
These last couples of months have been really full on in my life and been very challenging in so many ways with just a lot of things happening in such a short space of time…All of life’s journey I presume as the saying goes ‘what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger’ so I think I should be King Kong…
“If doulas were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” Dr. J.H. Kennell 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…
So before I dive right into the many benefits of ingesting your placenta, I’m going to speak from my own experience with this abundant organ that was full of what I needed to get me through my darkest days. So when I gave birth to my eldest daughter, a whopping 11 years ago I was the complete mainstream mama, I…