April, 2014 | Spiritual Birth

Birth in South Africa Workshops April 24, 2014June 6, 2016 by Marianne Littlejohn

Seminar: Supporting Physiological Birth

A seminar to learn about physiological birth and how to support it for midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and anyone interested in caring for women at birth.

Birth in South Africa April 6, 2014April 8, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

White Privilege

As a young white woman I was horrified at how white medical students would force black women to lie on their backs when their natural posture is to squat for the urge to bear down and give birth.

Birth in South Africa Homebirth Natural Birth Spiritual Midwife April 2, 2014April 2, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

The following was originally posted on Facebook, but received such an overwhelming response that I felt it was worth posting on my website too. Below the original post about midwives’ and doulas’ seemingly different levels of recognition by the public in general, I have included the first couple of hours’ worth of Facebook comments

Spiritual Birth Philosophy

Women need to prepare for natural birth in every aspect of their lives, including the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical areas of their being. A woman deserves the right to choose her companions as well as where and how she will give birth to her child.

Pregnancy and birth are normal life events for most women. To this end, interventions should be kept to a minimum wherever possible. A baby who is born gently and welcomed by warm, caring parents receives the best possible start in life.

Women who are well prepared in their minds, bodies and spirits can experience birth as a profoundly moving and empowering event.

Month: April 2014

Seminar: Supporting Physiological Birth

White Privilege

Is Midwifery a Dying Art?