For humans the bonding process can be described as the affectionate connection that develops between infant and caregiver over time. The quality of the bond between infant and caregiver affects all later development of the infant, and it influences how well children will react to new experiences, …
Childhood constipation & how physiotherapy can help
What is childhood constipation? Up to 30% of children between the ages of 2-10 years are suffering from functional constipation. Constipation accounts for up to 25% of visits to paediatric gastroenterologists (Hodges, Steve & Schlosberg, 2012). Functional constipation is characterised by …
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Deformational Plagiocephaly
Deformational Plagiocephaly is an asymmetry of the skull, most commonly on the back and side of the head. As parents, you may notice asymmetry of their face and skull, this includes a flattening of your baby’s head, forward placement of their ear and some bulging on the front part of their skull. …
A natural aid for your child’s wellbeing.
Are you looking for a natural aid to help your child? Baby reflexology could be the answer. It is a beautiful treatment that the whole family can enjoy. Benefits include:• reduced asthma• relaxation• improved sleep• child/parent bonding • improved digestion Reflexology is particularly …
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Develop your Mind-Body Connection for Birth
To prepare for birth, I recommend you begin to nourish your mind-body connection. During labour and birth, the ability to control your breath, your mind and your body can have a significant impact. Here are 5 daily habits to build your mind-body connection during pregnancy: Yoga: The whole …
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Pregnancy Pilates at MAMA
What is it? Pilates is a form of exercise that aims to improve and condition your muscular and postural strength by focusing on your core. The movements include diaphragmatic breathing, pelvic floor muscles, back muscles that are key to good posture, balance and strength. All of these components …
Introducing Solids
When your baby is ready, by 6 months but not before 4 months, it is important to begin introducing a variety of nutritionally adequate solid foods whilst continuing to breastfeed or formula feed. Eating solid foods during this time should be fun, as it allows our children to explore different …
The Hypnobirthing Australia™ Difference!
What is hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing is about birthing with knowledge, support, tools and preparation and focuses on the mind-body connection that has been around for thousands of years! It aims to restore the belief that women are made to birth, that everything needed for birth is within and that …
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Does Acupuncture hurt, and is it safe during pregnancy?
I have been treating women’s health for many years now and the one question I often hear is; “Does Acupuncture hurt?” I practise a gentle acupuncture technique and I inform my patients that whilst we are penetrating the skin with a fine disposable sterile needle it usually doesn’t hurt. …
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Birth Story of Baby Eden
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 well. …
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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 …
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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 has …
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What to do after attending a yoga retreat
Yoga retreats are special. They are intimate and provide the time, space and support to hit ‘pause’ and switch on the ‘all about me’ button – without judgment. Carefully planned, they assist people to step out of the daily rat race and remind us what it feels like to feel …
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Why do newborn babies cry?
As a new parent, the experience of a crying baby can be extremely overwhelming. A baby’s cry can be so unpredictable, and it can be difficult to determine the cause. Even more so, it can be difficult to develop effective strategies to stop the crying. Everyone, from your midwife to your neighbour, …
Morning Sickness
Although Morning sickness is a common pregnancy ‘side effect’, it does not make it any easier for the two thirds of pregnant women who will experience morning sickness to some extent. It most commonly occurs in the first trimester (usually between weeks four and twelve), however some women may have …
