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 […]
Pregnant over summer? Here are the top 6 damp foods you should avoid.
Summer is the season of “damp Qi”. What does that mean? Well, it means it’s the season to eat more water-containing foods as it’s really hot. There is more moisture in the air, our body is hotter and we crave more water to cool ourselves down. Damp foods can help with that because they are naturally […]
Our Top 6 Reading Recommendations
We are heading toward holiday season now, and for some of you (the lucky ones!) this might mean a mini trip away with the family. Perhaps you have a little coastal retreat in mind, or maybe you envision yourself with your morning cuppa watching the kids chase magpies on some divine rural property. If you can […]
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 […]
Small-For-Date Babies: Support with Nutrition and Acupuncture
Sometimes an unborn baby can be small for your stage of pregnancy. Small-for-date babies can occur for a wide variety of different reasons and of course all of those need to be thoroughly addressed. However, from a Chinese medical point of view, it is always helpful to increase and improve your gut function, aka your Spleen and […]
Acupressure For Constipation During Pregnancy
Constipation during pregnancy is often caused by a blockage of energy, or Qi, in your large intestine. In this piece, Rebecca provides a practical tool to help you overcome this unpleasant challenge during the nine months of your pregnancy. Acupressure is a safe technique for relieving constipation during pregnancy. By using acupressure on your wrist, […]
6 Common Causes of Exhaustion in Pregnancy
If you are struggling with exhaustion in pregnancy, you are not alone. It can be phenomenally overpowering – the total fatigue, the can-I-last-another-minute-awake feeling. You are soooo tired, you can’t think straight, and to move in any direction you have to drag your feet. In first trimester, and even at other stages along the road, exhaustion […]