Six States of Alertness for Newborns
Babies have their own special language and it is our job to learn that language. By observing your baby you can begin to understand her...
Towards Parenthood: Preparing for the Changes and Challenges of a New Baby
Is it possible to prepare for having a baby? We think so… It’s long been said that “nothing can prepare you…” for having a baby. Well,...
Thinking about your unborn baby
To think of a baby as both conceived and conceived of highlights the biological and psychological conception that takes place in the...
Eating and Drinking in Labour - Why, When, What
As a doula I've seen firsthand the difference that food and fluids can make to a woman's labour. It can affect her labour's progress, her...
Why I Rave About Raspberry Leaf
I don't think I've met a pregnant woman in my circles who hasn't heard of Red Raspberry Leaf (RRL). 20 years ago when I first started...
The Constipation Curse in Pregnancy: 10 tips to tackle it
Pregnancy can bring poo-phoria to a grinding halt. In fact, up to 40% of all pregnant women experience constipation at some point in...