Post Partum
Sleep Remedies for Tired, Wired Mummas
After a long day of kid wrangling you can’t wait for your head to hit the pillow, you finally get your baby/kids to sleep but your feeling tired and wired, now you can’t sleep! Hours pass and you finally drift off, but then your little one wakes for a feed, a cry or if they…
Read MoreThe First 40 Days
Our little boy ‘Kanu’ arrived safely into our arms at 41+ weeks on the night of the Winter Solstice. Since then I’ve been spending my days focusing on recovering, bonding and caring for him as we adjust to this new pace of life as a family of four. He is now 6 weeks old which…
Read MoreWhat Is A Post Partum Doula?
My interest in supporting new mothers began after my own transition to motherhood and the realisation that most women do not receive optimal preparation and support during this time. Like myself, I saw many mothers really struggling to transition, heal and recover postpartum which is why I feel so passionate about supporting women whilst they…
Read MoreWhat’s Post Natal Depletion?
Before my son was born, I had no idea how intense early motherhood would be, how exhausted I would feel and how the affects of sleepless nights and stress would affect me. At six months post partum I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid) which was discovered after I went to my doctor and…
Read MoreHerbs for Post Partum Healing
There are many wonderful herbs that can be used to support post partum healing. In many cultures, there is the understanding of the 4th Trimester and the need for mothers and babies to rest, heal and bond post birth without the stress of continuing daily tasks and getting out and about. This means that the…
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