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Category: Natural Birth

Natural birth occurs when a woman releases powerful hormones and neurochemicals that enable her body to expand and release her baby from her womb. In its natural form, childbirth is a state of surrender and also a state of ecstasy as the highest peak of love hormones occurs in both the mother’s and the baby’s brain and body, which heightens their ability to adapt and engage in new relationships after the natural birth.

For a mother to give birth naturally, we must not disturb the natural physiological process of labour and birth. Women are designed to give birth and are usually able to do so without intervention. According to global statistics, only 10-15% of women may need some assistance and 85% of women are capable of birthing naturally. Women deserve to be informed about the benefits of natural birth so they can make informed choices about who cares for them, where and how they give birth. Women deserve compassionate and respectful care during labour and childbirth whether this takes place at home or in hospital.

Birth in South Africa Homebirth Natural Birth Workshops July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by Marianne Littlejohn

Antenatal Workshop, Hilton KZN, July 2022

We are pleased to present an exclusive interactive antenatal workshop on 24.07.2022 for 5 couples in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal. The focus will be to equip expecting couples with the knowledge to navigate the terrain around their birth choices with confidence and help them to achieve their dream of a positive birth experience!

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Birth in South Africa Homebirth Natural Birth Workshops May 22, 2022June 13, 2022 by Marianne Littlejohn

Antenatal Workshop, Hilton KZN, June 2022

We are pleased to present an exclusive interactive antenatal workshop for 5 couples in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal. The focus will be to equip expecting couples with the knowledge to navigate the terrain around their birth choices with confidence and help them to achieve their dream of a positive birth experience!

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Birth in South Africa Homebirth Natural Birth December 22, 2021October 5, 2024 by Marianne Littlejohn

Why do mothers decide to give birth at home?

Home birth is a safe option for healthy low risk mothers, with good outcomes and higher satisfaction ratings that hospital birth.

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Doula Natural Birth Pregnancy and Birth Information Spiritual Midwife April 15, 2021October 25, 2022 by Marianne Littlejohn

Dr Grantly Dick-Read: The Study of Tears

Tears release fears

There is a good deal to be learnt from the study of tears and weeping. Deep crying releases trauma and can bring relief and healing

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Articles Homebirth Natural Birth Unassisted Birth September 2, 2020April 5, 2021 by Marianne Littlejohn

My Unassisted Birth

Me and Asher at 6 months

An overdue pregnancy and unassisted birth ended in success!

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Birth in South Africa Natural Birth July 11, 2020March 8, 2022 by Marianne Littlejohn

Giving Birth in your Sleep : Natural Childbirth

Giving birth asleep

Some women are able to give birth while asleep. There are 8 factors that can assist towards this end.

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Articles Natural Birth Pregnancy and Birth Information November 15, 2019April 5, 2021 by Marianne Littlejohn

Preparation for Birth

There are many things to consider when preparing for Birth:

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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.

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