Life After Birth for the Afterbirth
I have a deep respect for the placenta. Every time I look at one or hold one in my hands, I am in awe. This beautiful, nurturing tree of life is a sacred organ. It brings us to life; our…
Postpartum support with First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®
Choosing the right for supporting emotions First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® in your fourth trimester If you're experiencing the transition into your new role as a mama isn’t going as easy that you thought it would,…
Float your way through pregnancy
Experiencing pregnancy is so different for every woman. If you have experienced multiple pregnancies, you may have noticed the many differences you felt in your body physically and mentally each time. With each pregnancy, or if this is your first,…
Plant & Share – Bliss Bonus of November 2020
Skincare without harm When it comes to skincare, I prefer products that not only give lovely results, but are also pure, and natural. It has always been important for me, but became even more-so when I was carrying a child…
Babywearing during the fourth trimester – by Elisabeth Schmidt
The main reason for me why parents should learn about babywearing before they have their baby is to be more prepared for the fourth trimester. The fourth trimester describes the first three months after a baby has been born…
The birth of Loki Hiwa
The story of Loki’s arrival starts way before the day he joined us here on earth. An unexpected surprise- his conception threw myself and Chai massively- to say the least! With our youngest just turned 10- we were celebrating double…
Herbal Support for Postpartum Recovery – by Aline Candish, Naturopath
Herbal medicine is a wonderful ally for postpartum healing and recovery. In many different cultures and old traditions, there is an underlying understanding of the importance of the early postpartum, where the new mother is taken care of while she…
Portrait of a Midwife
Marijke de Jong Photographer: Just as I knew I always wanted to birth at home, I knew I wanted Anne Sharplin as my midwife. It was a knowing from that place in the heart that the mind has no place…
Sharing liquid gold, mama’s milk. A sacred bond forever.
The topic and idea of breastmilk sharing was always and is still close to my heart. Not only did both of my babies have donor milk mothers at the start of their lives, but I also received liquid gold as…
Cord Burning
Photo Credit: Capturing Life: Read the Full Birth Story Here. Cord burning is a beautiful and gentle way to separate the placenta and baby from each other. This method can be done after the placenta has been born, and is…