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,…
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…
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…
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…
The Necessity of Healing – by Marisa Wright Birth and Postpartum Doula
Loss, grief and trauma - these are such heavy realities to carry. Often overlooked by society and misunderstood as weak or too uncomfortable to talk about, too taboo. And so it becomes isolating and even heavier. But the silence is being broken.
6 mindful steps towards a more balanced Postpartum – by Marta Willis
Now that you’re home with your precious little one, the first days of the oxytocin high might be slowly easing off. So, what can you do to keep your energy up? How can you make this sensitive time more joyful…
The Essence of Mother Honouring
As a new Mother I ached to be held, nourished and taken care of. To be supported at a time when everything was new, confusing and seen through very sleep-deprived eyes. When I had my babies, I didn’t get much…