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June, 2010:

How is Birth Spiritual?

Jun 29th, 2010
by Marianne Littlejohn.
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Feeling, confronting and awakening repressed and hidden birth memories can help us to heal ourselves in this world…

Spiritual Midwifery: Mother as First Guru

Jun 23rd, 2010
by Marianne Littlejohn.
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The notion of spiritual midwifery is clearly beginning to re-emerge in Western culture. As society has become more and more technologically based, many aspects of our lives have been reduced to purely physical functions. Childbirth especially has not escaped this rationalisation/de-mystification trend. In this process of focussing on what is happening to our bodies and the physical condition of the baby, many have lost the opportunity to experience the spiritual nature of childbirth.

Of Mothers and Midwives

Jun 20th, 2010
by Marianne Littlejohn.
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True midwives are sensitive to the needs of mothers AND babies. Mothers need to choose their care providers and midwives so they are supported effectively to achieve a safe and empowering natural birth.

Kangaroo Mother Care in the Post Partum Period

Jun 20th, 2010
by Marianne Littlejohn.
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Kangaroo Mother care is highly beneficial for mother and Baby inthe postnatal period from birth onwards.

Attachment Theory: A Therapeutic Perspective

Jun 19th, 2010
by Marianne Littlejohn.
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Attachment is defined as the lifelong need human beings have for affectionate ties with significant other human beings. It is a biological necessity for Human Beings to have a secure attachment relationship. The development of the brain and emotional regulation capacities depends on this attachment from late pregnancy to at least 2 years of age. Infants who have been responded to sensitively and held frequently and affectionately during the early months, cry less towards the end of the first year and are able to play happily and explore their environment.

Birth In South Africa: Birth Works!

Jun 9th, 2010
by Marianne Littlejohn.
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Why do I believe that birth works? It works because we are created to give birth without intervention or interference. ( I am not referring to the small percentage of women who may need medical assistance). Women’s bodies are designed to give birth and in many cultures girls were nurtured and given

Medstudents – Another Scoop

Jun 8th, 2010
by Marianne Littlejohn.
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Healthy, gentle birth, happiness.

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