Herbs for use in Childbirth
An important part in my series on natural childbirth is of course the actual birth. Perhaps it’s prudent to start by defining natural childbirth. To me, natural excludes any substance…Continue Reading →
Preparing for a natural childbirth
Pregnancy is a time of such huge change. Your emotions change, your body, your home. It all changes. And just…
365-22 Pregnancy Flashback
I seem to have missed this day, what with being in bed with a teething baby for most of it. …
Top 10 Mommy Moments of 2009
Since I’ve only been a mom for 3 months (almost), I don’t have a list that’ll knock anyone’s socks off with humour and witty sayings, but the moments I treasure…Continue Reading →
Pregnancy Week 40 – Day By Day
MONDAY So, 40 weeks came and went, and baby Button not only didn’t show, but didn’t even pretend to be…
Pregnancy Week 39 – Still just waiting and preparing, waiting and preparing
A midwife, Agnes, came early on Tuesday and didn’t stay long. She is entirely happy with the baby’s movement, heart…
Pregnancy Week 38 – Ailments and Impatiently Waiting
I do empathise with people who say the last four weeks of pregnancy are the toughest. I’ve not had too many problems up till now, but for me, this last…Continue Reading →
Pregnancy Week 37 – Maternity Leave & Pregnancy Photos
It really is funny how time stretches to suit your to do list. Whilst working full time I could do…
Pregnancy Week 36 – End of Employment and a Baby Shower
I had a very stressful 36th week of pregnancy – not so much due to the pregnancy, necessarily as the…
Pregnancy Week 35 – Preparations, SPD and Dreams
We have had a very good week, I think. Last Sunday we inflated the birth pool in the kitchen as a trial run to see how long it would take.…Continue Reading →