My Beautiful Natural Labour
Our client Charlene Shenton tells the story of her beautiful natural labour. We decided to start trying to conceive whilst on a wonderful family holiday to Ibiza in the June. Within 3 months and within my first ovulation we conceived and were absolutely over the moon. I was so excited that I was pregnant after being […]
Lana’s Birth Story
I had always been a big believer in alternative and natural therapies to support my health and wellbeing, and so when it came to my pregnancy, there was no exception. I have a thirst for knowledge in this area, and read up on everything humanly possible. The Birth Plan I hadn’t grown up thinking […]
8 Things No One Tells You About Having A Baby
If you are getting ready to give birth, here are a few words of wisdom from someone who’s been there. 1. Take dark underwear to hospital. You will be bleeding afterwards and you don’t want to have to wash any more clothes. That also goes for what you wear on your legs – just make […]
CAPEA Biennial Conference, 2014
It was my privilege to be asked to speak at the latest CAPEA (Childbirth And Parenting Educators of Australia) Biennial conference in Hobart on Friday, September 26, 2014. The conference was called Taming the Tiger and brought together over 150 educators from around Australia. I was honoured to be able to speak. I was asked to […]
The Fundamentals of Exercise: Pre, During, and Post Baby
By Anna-Maria Boelskov, yoga teacher and nutritionist Often we get asked about exercise before, during and after birth. While there is no specific science, as everybody (and every body) is unique in their own way, there is a rough blueprint you can follow to insure you are getting your fitness in and keeping healthy without […]
Anaemia and Pregnancy: What Can I Do?
Feeling dizzy? Digestion a bit off? Concave fingernails? A pale tongue? Fatigue? You may be suffering from anaemia during pregnancy. A simple blood test will give you answers and then what? Here’s the good news: You can feel so much better! Your GP/midwife/Ob will advise you which supplements to take or may offer you an […]