Dr Grantly Dick Read wrote about the fear of birth and how this rising anxiety towards the end of a pregnancy may inhibit a woman’s ability to go into labour and give birth spontaneously. He called it the fear-pain-tension cycle. His premise was that fear leads to pain and tension in the body, which can …
Category: Pregnancy and Birth Information
Useful information to help guide you through your pregnancy and about how to achieve a spiritual birth experience and how to avoid unnecessary medical interference and/or intervention during the birth process.
Optimal Umbilical Cord Clamping
There is no need to rush to cut the umbilical cord after birth. The baby is born. The mother gives birth to the placenta soon thereafter. The cord is left intact. This picture was taken 24 hours after birth. The placenta is placed in a container covered with Himalayan salt. The cord goes white after …
Second Hand Gran
Second Hand Gran is a new eco fashion and ethical project I have started on Instagram – @2ndhandgran – a page dedicated to recycling and reducing waste by encouraging creativity and reuse of clothing. Clothing is something that we are all consumers of. Second Hand Gran works two ways. Firstly I am an earth loving …
Top 5 Tips for a Spiritual Birth Preparation
Top 5 tips to prepare for pregnancy and birth tells the story of a North American Indian woman and how she gives birth in the wild to illustrate how best to prepare for the birth of a baby.
Ultrasound – Is it Safe During Pregnancy?
Obstetric ultrasound diagnostic techniques should carefully adhere to a cautious scientific attitude and exposure should be kept to a minimum during pregnancy.
My Week of Shoulder Dystocia Workshops in Gauteng
Workshops for Midwives aims to teach midwifery skills to any midwife interested in participating and growing through interactive learning situations.
Helping Babies Breathe South Africa
Helping Babies Breathe is a simple set of skills that saves babies lives after birth by helping them to breathe. Anyone can learn how to do it.