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 [email protected]#% 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…
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…