LEARN WITHOUT LIMITS, THE VALUE OF CALMBIRTH Peter Jackson, the founder of Calmbirth, has the founding principle that continues to shape antenatal education. Through education and understanding what is integral; in the changing landscape when having a baby and becoming a parent. Knowing there is a gap in the educational system for knowledge, he built…
Operating From A Place Of Love Rather Than A Place Of Fear The “Labour of Love” brings warmth to the heart, when you think about the love that each child brings into the world. Making the decision to start a family is not something that just happens overnight, for some, the thought has been sitting…
‘Green’ rice breakfast bowl with ginger, turmeric and egg This is a great one-pan, cooked breakfast and a go-to at our house. It is extremely nutritious, tasty, quick and easy, and is perfect for those with a busy schedule. It can serve 2, plus have some left over for lunch or a snack…
Beans refer to any edible seed that belongs to the legume family They are a great source of protein, iron, calcium and are high in fibre. And now have been found to reduce nausea, it’s a win, win situation for the bean! Chinese medicine In Chinese medicine beans are placed in categories in regards…
The month of August in my home is all about Birthdays. So what presents do they need? The other three members in my family are all born in this August. I have thought hard about gifts to give, and even received an email from my daughter Milla titled “18th Wishlist.” So what is it…
Using visualisation throughout labour, creating an awareness and placing your minds energy to flow through the body, moving it down and out to various parts. Using our inbuilt resource the mind, as it is connected to the body, the mindbody. Visualisation makes anything possible. The belief that where the mind goes the energy flows. This…
Touch itself communicates that we have respect. It’s a simple gesture to show support to another and touching a person in a therapeutic manner, holding an acupressure point, enhances the effectiveness of labour and birth. As a Dr Chinese medicine and Doula, I consistently use acupressure throughout labour and birth as a tool for…
Listening in the birthing space is important, it is a skill. “Active listening” is trying to get a sense of what someone is saying or experiencing, checking back in with them. The idea here is to try to avoid judging, criticizing or defending, and instead, it’s about understanding the context in which it is coming…