After a few months of ovulation induction fertility treatment with a private obstetrician/gynaecologist specialist, my husband and I were so excited to learn we were pregnant. We counted down until the 6 week scan, and I had to fight concerns that there would be a problem. I’ve always been a …
Sleeps like a baby…
Does your baby wake 1, 2, 3 hourly to feed? Does your peaceful daytime baby turn into an all night feeder who cannot be put down? And does your baby sleep contentedly in your arms, then cry as soon as they are placed in that expensive, carefully chosen, beautifully designed cot? Firstly, don’t …
Baby’s early movements are linked to a strongly developing nervous system.
How exciting it is for mothers to feel baby’s first movements at around about 4-5 months into the pregnancy. In fact, mothers love to feel and share these early movements by encouraging others to touch their growing tummy. The baby’s early movements are signs that the pregnancy is progressing …
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What is special about HypnoBirthing Mongan Method?
HypnoBirthing is actually really simple. At its most basic level, HypnoBirthing teaches mums to trust in their body and their baby. Obviously, birthing has been done since the beginning of time by most women, it is a deeply primitive experience, part of our shared experience as mothers. We don’t …
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A Proven Yoga Technique for Better Sleep
A common complaint I hear as a yoga teacher from my students is that they have trouble sleeping. I am going to show you a proven yoga technique that has helped so many improve their ability to fall asleep as well as improve their quality of sleep. Keep reading to find out more. Often the …
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How Soon Can I Have a Massage After Birth?
Many women take great care of themselves during pregnancy but once the baby is here self-care is a thing of the past. This is a great shame. Nurturing yourself as a mother is just as important as you recover from birth and adjust to the demands of motherhood. I get a lot of great feedback from …
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Find Some Fun with Tummy Time!
We are all aware of how important tummy time is for optimal brain development for our children. When our children actively lift their head, they not only strengthen the muscles of their neck and back, they also stimulate a certain part of their brain responsible for motor development. As a …
What is this trend or fad around hand expressing colostrum in pregnancy?
What is this trend or fad around hand expressing colostrum in pregnancy? My baby isn't even born yet and I am squeezing my breasts to get milk! What a strange sensation it is! Have women been doing this for long throughout history? The answer to this last question is yes and no! History …
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