pregnancy

A natural birth is not about bravery awards. Learn about massaging your baby’s breathing to life through the birth canal and using natural hormones to handle pain.

Though modern medicine indicates there are risks associated with becoming a mother after 35, women who have been there and have the stretchmarks to prove it suggest there are many benefits to waiting until this magical time of life.

Ecstatic birth has bonded mothers and babies in love and pleasure, and rewarded new mothers for their role in reproduction.

There is growing evidence that your maternal health at conception and during pregnancy is a strong indicator of the health status of your baby into adulthood. Preconception healthcare is vital.

Homeopath’s argues that bamboo is of great use when emotional problems are compounded by hormonal problems. Read about the newest homeopathic remedy.

Pregnancy should be a time of wonder and fulfillment for all women. However, it appears common that far too many mothers see it as an affliction. Here are some hints to enjoy this magic time.

The way your baby is treated at birth will impact on whether they reach their full potential. Learn about making your birthing room warm, with low lights and soft voices.

Childbirth is a right of passage and allows women to experience the body and mind’s awe-inspiring abilities. Although medical advancements have given us choices in the way we bring our babies into the world, these options have stripped away our belief in the power of the human body.

The ongoing care of a female support person such as a doula can radically reduce the chance of caesarean. A doula is for your exclusive use, offering guidance, support and reassurance.

Ayurveda’s art of obstetrics can reduce the chance of disturbance during your pregnancy. When the expectant mother is showered with love, this will filter through to the baby.

Therapies such as massage, kinesiology, osteopathy and acupuncture play an important role in treating a problem pregnancy.

The soaring epidural rates are distressing to say the least. Homebirths result in 70-80 per cent of births being procedure free – compared to 10 per cent of hospital births.