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You MUST read this! If there is nothing else you read during your whole pregnancy, read this one. And give it out to all your pregnant friends too. Not only does it help prepare you just in case you...
View ArticleMums Matter
Wow. What a powerful, powerful testimony. Yes, we do matter, and how insensitive of us to say ‘it doesn’t matter, at least you’ve got a healthy baby’. No wonder we have doctors believing this too, if...
View ArticleIncontinence, Prolapse & Pelvic Floor Health
Pelvic Floor Health. This is my very first ‘proper’ blog! I hope you enjoy. Have you ever heard the rumour that if you sneeze 6 times in a row, you orgasm? Well guess what, I’ve managed to sneeze 6...
View ArticleDelayed cord clamping pictures
An amazing article, with some amazing pics of how an umbilical cord changes after birth. Absolutely astounding! http://www.nurturingheartsbirthservices.com/blog/?p=1542 Magic Umbilical Cords I am...
View ArticleInduction risks
interesting article on how similar a mum getting an induction with synto (pit) has similar risks to a VBAC – and no-one really talks about the dangers of induction, but recommend against VBACs!!...
View ArticleWhy I won’t leave my births up to chance
This is a great article by The Feminist Breeder. She totally explains how I feel about why you have to prepare for a natural birth, and what you can do to get the birth you want. I didn’t do the...
View ArticlePostdates: Separating Fact from Fiction
So I am now 41 weeks pregnant, and the most common question I am getting is ‘so when are you being induced?’ On facebook, I answered that question ten times over a period of 3 days, so ended up making...
View ArticleOverdue homebirth update
Hi everyone! Sorry I haven’t written ANYTHING lately – things have been totally crazy! Back in January I had my beautiful water birth at home, and received a little girl blessing! So I now have 2 boys...
View ArticleDr Seuss Tribute Birthing Poem
Just found this absolute gem on Facebook. The author is Marie Hix, and she first posted this on My OB Said What?!? It was posted as a reply to this: “You can’t labor here without an IV.” – L&D...
View ArticleTake it easy Mumma!
I love this article by Gloria Lemay! It’s something that every Mumma needs to take notice of. Every person really! http://www.glorialemay.com/blog/?p=171 The Undervalued Therapeutic Power of Rest...
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