Great YouTube Birth Videos For Children
Preparing for a homebirth is one thing, but preparing your older child for a homebirth has been a whole different adventure. I think how much you’re able to prepare them depends…Continue Reading →
Books To Prepare Children For Childbirth, Homebirth Or Waterbirth
I went to my library recently to find books to use to prepare Ameli, not only for a new sibling,…
Play And Positive Interaction
I’ve been reading a book called ‘Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice‘ and in the first chapter Sarah Chana…
Peace For Parents – Friday Favourites
My favourite piece of writing* in pretty much all of literary history is the poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling. There’s something about his admonitions to his son that speaks to…Continue Reading →
Baby Led Weaning: First Food Suggestions
I’ve written a bit on the why of baby-led weaning, I’ve spelled it out in my top ten reasons, I’ve…
How To Turn A Back-To-Back, Transverse or Breech Baby
OP, or back labour, is when the baby’s back faces the mother’s back, rather than the preferred back to belly…
Rebirthing: For Emotional Healing And Breastfeeding Reintroduction
A few days ago I heard about something I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of before: Rebirthing. @mamapeardesigns was asking questions about it on twitter, and I was immediately intrigued,…Continue Reading →
Guidelines for Safe Formula Feeding
I am unapologetically pro-breastfeeding: I think it is absolutely normal and everything else is sub-standard. But I am also passionately…