I worked hard to bond with my baby and heal the separation. I got my baby back from the nursery, and never let her go. Unfortunately I suffered horrific postnatal depression, partially because of who I am and partially because of the experience. I was det
Once I was in the pool I didnt leave, nor did I open my eyes until Grace was born in the water, I wanted to be totally in my body, without distractions. I asked Russell to kiss me, which only happened once as it brought on a stronger expansion, and they f
Russell had tears; Xanthe looked a little surprise, full of wonder and asked if I was ok. I looked her firmly in the eye with a big smile and said, "Im ok, sweet heart. Heres your baby sister". Xanthe said, "Shes so cute". I hopped out of the birth pool t
An excerpt taken from ?Numerology for your Family A favourite preoccupation of parents-to-be is the discussion of possible names for the baby. Some parents already know, during the pregnancy, whether the little one will be a boy or a girl, while for other
Weve all heard the adage ‘you are what you eat. And if youre pregnant, this doesnt just mean you; it means your baby-to-be, too. Thanks to scientific research, we know the importance of supplementing the diet with folate during very early pregnancy
There are clearly different forms and degrees of contact with unborn children. Experiences can differ considerably from one another in terms of atmosphere, depth and effect. Short daily chats can be very valuable moments. More extensive contact comes most
What is a Doula? The word "Doula" (pronounced "doola") is a Greek word meaning "woman servant or caregiver". More recently, it refers to someone who offers physical comfort, emotional, spiritual and informational support to a woman and her partner before,
A doula is a birth and postnatal companion, who provides sustained support to the mother or couple and new parents during the time around childbirth. In view of her lay status, it is not mandatory for the doula to undertake any formal training, in effect
The early days of my most recent pregnancy, brought me once again face to face with fear. Fear of losing my baby, fear of something going wrong, fear that my baby may be born with health issues. Fear, fear and more fear. It consumed me, eating tediously a
Like many hidden aspects of who we are, fear is a legitimate and real feeling. It is one of many feelings we are able to experience and has an important purpose. To allow it, and truly stand in the heat of it, requires courage. Only when we can do that ca
